Santa Cruz County property record for 252 4th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,149 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.029 acres (1,263 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $256,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $16,428 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-461-02 |
| Primary APN | 010-461-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,149 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,549 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,263 sqft (0.029 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 448 sqft |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 4TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-3835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 9 PG 12 LOT 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 100900 |
252 4th Ave, a condominium, is held in a trust since January 2025.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2320 CASTILLEJO WAY, FREMONT, CA 94539-5107 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200512209 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000979 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 4th Ave was $16,428.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,403,804 (+2%) Land $996,882 Building $406,922 | ||
| 2025 | $16,428.00 | $1,376,280 Land $977,336 Building $398,944 | |
| 2023 | $14,922.00 (+1.15%) | $1,322,836 Land $939,384 Building $383,452 | $1,813,230 |
| 2022 | $14,753.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 252 4th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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