280 Estrella Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 280 Estrella Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,946 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.211 acres (9,191 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,131,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill	$15,353 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Transfer Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`021-073-04`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`021-073-04`
Alternative APN	`021-073-04-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Building Area	1,946 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,430 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Type	Sawtooth
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,191 sqft (0.211 acres)
Terrain	Steep
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	484 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	304 sqft
Patio Area	304 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	280 ESTRELLA DR
City	SCOTTS VALLEY
State	CA
Zip	95066-4413
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision	291 PASATIEMPO PINES UN 3
Legal Lot Number	141
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1025
Census Tract	120800

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	280 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 13, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 19, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STANFORD FCU
Oct 17, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLIANT CU
Dec 21, 2016	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALLIANT CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 19, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 7, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201910038
Last Transfer Date	Sep 10, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000027475
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Sep 13, 2019
Property Address	280 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413
Document Number	0000027475
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2019
Instrument	27475
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 26, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	280 ESTRELLA DR SCOTTS VALLEY CA 950664413, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Apr 19, 2019
Property Address	280 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413
Document Number	0000010038
Map Reference	VOL 40 PG 1
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2019
Instrument	2019-0010038
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	280 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010039
Date	Apr 19, 2019
Instrument	2019-0010039

Lender

Name	STANFORD FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2049

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	280 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413
Document Number	0000036355
Instrument Date	Oct 17, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 29, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 ESTRELLA DR SCOTTS VALLEY CA 950664413, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036355
Date	Oct 30, 2017
Instrument	36355

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60666

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.25%

December 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	280 ESTRELLA DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413
Document Number	0000002188
Instrument Date	Dec 21, 2016
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2017
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	280 ESTRELLA DR SCOTTS VALLEY CA 950664413, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4413

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002188
Date	Jan 19, 2017
Instrument	2188

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60666

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jan 18, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Cruz County
Municipality	Scotts Valley City
Unified School District	Scotts Valley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,286,885 (+2%) Land $836,475 Building $450,410
2025	$15,353.00 (+8.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,261,652 (+4.04%) Land $820,074 Building $441,578
2023	$14,140.00 (+1.89%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,212,660 Land $788,229 Building $424,431	$1,194,840
2022	$13,878.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 System	SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DIST serves 21,513 people · EPA ID CA4410014
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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

Provider	Max 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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