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261 Estrella Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 261 Estrella Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,316 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.633 acres (27,573 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,449,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$17,860 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Reverse Mortgage
Apr 2026 Reverse Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN021-071-09

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN021-071-09
Alternative APN
  • 021-071-09-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,316 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,778 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area27,573 sqft (0.633 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area252 sqft
Patio Area252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 ESTRELLA DR
CitySCOTTS VALLEY
StateCA
Zip95066-4412
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionPASATIEMPO PINES
Legal Lot Number137
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract120800

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address261 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4412
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 22, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 21, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 11, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202411637
Prior Transfer DateJan 15, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0000010841
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address261 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4412
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 10, 2026
Title CompanyALLEGIANT REVERSE SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4412

Mortgage

Document Number0000006237
DateMar 23, 2026
Instrument2026-0006237
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44114
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 22, 2026
Property Address261 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4412
Document Number0000008924
Instrument DateApr 9, 2026
Instrument20268924
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property, 149
Address261 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4412

Mortgage

Document Number0000008924,
DateApr 22, 2026
Instrument20268924
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeReverse Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term999 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.11%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalityScotts Valley City
Unified School DistrictScotts Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,507,539 (+2%) Land $1,190,956 Building $316,583
2025$17,860.00 (+98.78%)$1,477,980 (+107.36%) Land $1,167,604 Building $310,376
2024$8,985.00 (+2.53%)
2023$8,763.00 (+2.09%)$712,744 Land $414,387 Building $298,357$1,372,950
2022$8,584.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DIST
serves 21,513 people · EPA ID CA4410014
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead3 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line inventory
currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, Verizon.

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