Santa Cruz County property record for 285 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,755 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,453 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,205 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023-082-20 |
| Primary APN | 023-082-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,755 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,453 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Deck Area | 541 sqft |
| Patio Area | 541 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 285 BETHANY DR |
|---|---|
| City | SCOTTS VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95066-2804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 77 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY PARK ASSEMBLIES GOD CAMPGROUND |
| Legal Tract | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 120902 |
285 Bethany Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 BETHANY DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202027345 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 285 BETHANY DR, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2804 |
| Document Number | 0000027345 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $261.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 285 BETHANY DR SCOTTS VALLEY CA 950662804, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-2804 |
| Document Number | 27346 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 27346 |
| Name | E & S FINANCIAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | VENTURA, CA 93003 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 22, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Bethany Dr was $8,205 with a veteran's exemption, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Scotts Valley City |
| Unified School District | Scotts Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $809,006 (+2%) Land $525,853 Building $283,153 | ||
| 2025 | $8,205.00 (+6.64%) Veteran's exemption | $793,143 Land $515,541 Building $277,602 | |
| 2024 | $7,694.00 (-16.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,228.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $762,345 Land $495,523 Building $266,822 | $1,132,830 |
| 2022 | $9,040.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Bethany Dr 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, 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 285 Bethany Dr is moderate, ranking above 48% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 48% of the US · lower than 71% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | SCOTTS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT serves 11,197 people · EPA ID CA4410013 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 134 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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