Santa Cruz County property record for 38 Sydney Ave, Freedom, CA 95019
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $214,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,583 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 014-102-09 |
| Primary APN | 014-102-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,156 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,640 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,314 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 SYDNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FREEDOM |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95019-3021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CORRALITOS RHO 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WATSONVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 110503 |
38 Sydney Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2015.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 SYDNEY AVE, FREEDOM, CA 95019-3021 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201128339 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 5, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045585 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 38 SYDNEY AVE, FREEDOM, CA 95019-3021 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004786 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0004786 |
| Name | PLATINUM HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Sydney Ave was $3,583.
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 | $274,172 (+2%) Land $161,941 Building $112,231 | ||
| 2025 | $3,583.00 | $268,797 Land $158,766 Building $110,031 | |
| 2023 | $3,131.00 (+1.79%) | $258,359 Land $152,601 Building $105,758 | $369,630 |
| 2022 | $3,076.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 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 38 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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