Santa Cruz County property record for 278 E Hilton Dr, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.031 acres (1,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,535 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 086-601-03 |
| Primary APN | 086-601-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,350 sqft (0.031 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 582 sqft |
| Patio Area | 582 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 278 E HILTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | BOULDER CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95006-9349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | TR 539 |
| Legal Tract | 539 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 120500 |
278 E Hilton Dr, a condominium, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 431 TEHAMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-4111 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202620803 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 278 E HILTON DR, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006-9349 |
| Document Number | 0000020803 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $55,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 431 TEHAMA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-4111 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 E Hilton Dr was $5,535.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $220,627 (+2%) Land $87,861 Building $132,766 | ||
| 2025 | $5,535.00 | $216,301 Land $86,138 Building $130,163 | |
| 2023 | $5,057.00 (+3.61%) | $207,901 Land $82,793 Building $125,108 | $352,440 |
| 2022 | $4,881.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 278 E Hilton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 risk around 278 E Hilton Dr is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BIG BASIN WATER COMPANY private · serves 1,120 people · EPA ID CA4410001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2023–2025) 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 110 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Ridge Wireless, Verizon.
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