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314 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 314 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,527 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.175 acres (7,623 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$560,000 (Mar 2003)
Tax Bill$9,689 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN006-311-13

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN006-311-13
Alternative APN
  • 006-311-13-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,527 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,967 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,623 sqft (0.175 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address314 VAN NESS AVE
CitySANTA CRUZ
StateCA
Zip95060-3538
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionWILLOW-BROOK
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract100600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Santa Cruz Downtown Historic District
listed 1989 · 186 contributing resources · NRIS 89001005

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address314 VAN NESS AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3538
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200320052
Last Transfer DateAug 12, 2020
Transfer Doc0000031794
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 19, 2020
Property Address314 VAN NESS AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3538
Document Number0000031794
Map ReferenceVOL 1 PG 88
Instrument DateAug 12, 2020
Instrument2020-0031794
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address314 VAN NESS AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3538

Mortgage

Document Number0000031795
DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument2020-0031795
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalitySanta Cruz City
Elementary School DistrictSanta Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05)
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$827,295 (+2%) Land $590,925 Building $236,370
2025$9,689.00 (+7.92%) Homeowner's exemption$811,073 (+4.04%) Land $579,338 Building $231,735
2023$8,978.00 (+1.13%)$779,578 Land $556,841 Building $222,737$934,560
2022$8,878.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemSANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 814 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks.

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