Santa Cruz County property record for 31 Sydney Ave, Freedom, CA 95019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,202 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,142 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $426,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 014-103-15 |
| Primary APN | 014-103-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,202 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,526 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,142 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 31 SYDNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FREEDOM |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95019-3016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SIDNEY A JEHLS 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 110503 |
31 Sydney Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 SYDNEY AVE, FREEDOM, CA 95019-3016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201632706 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000032706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 31 SYDNEY AVE, FREEDOM, CA 95019-3016 |
| Document Number | 0000012890 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 31 SYDNEY AVE FREEDOM CA 950193016, FREEDOM, CA 95019-3016 |
| Document Number | 0000012890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 12890 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Sydney Ave was $6,310 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Watsonville City |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $504,298 (+2%) Land $327,794 Building $176,504 | ||
| 2025 | $6,310.00 Homeowner's exemption | $494,410 Land $321,366 Building $173,044 | |
| 2023 | $5,564.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $475,212 Land $308,888 Building $166,324 | $459,900 |
| 2022 | $5,465.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Sydney Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 31 Sydney Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | CITY OF WATSONVILLE serves 65,231 people · EPA ID CA4410011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 1 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 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Razzolink Fixed Wireless | 500 / 250 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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