Santa Cruz County property record for 445 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,553 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,004 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-332-07 |
| Primary APN | 006-332-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,553 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,745 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 445 VAN NESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95060-3539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MILITARY ESPLANADE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 445 VAN NESS AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034633 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $400,966 (+2%) Land $242,730 Building $158,236 | ||
| 2025 | $5,004.00 (+9.38%) | $393,103 (+4.04%) Land $237,970 Building $155,133 | |
| 2023 | $4,575.00 (+1.08%) | $377,839 Land $228,730 Building $149,109 | $745,110 |
| 2022 | $4,526.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
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 | None beyond 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 | SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 608 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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