Santa Cruz County property record for 253 3rd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,006 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,222 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $128,500 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,573 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 010-253-02 |
| Primary APN | 010-253-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,006 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,206 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,222 sqft (0.051 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 28 sqft |
| Patio Area | 28 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-3811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MAP E1 992 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEABRIGHT PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 100900 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11317 HUNTSMAN LEAP, TRUCKEE, CA 96161-1412 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201437971 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007979 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $438,142 (+2%) Land $282,472 Building $155,670 | ||
| 2025 | $5,573.00 (+7.94%) | $429,550 (+4.04%) Land $276,933 Building $152,617 | |
| 2024 | $5,163.00 (+4.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,959.00 (+1.08%) | $412,870 Land $266,179 Building $146,691 | $1,816,290 |
| 2022 | $4,906.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
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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