Santa Cruz County property record for 481 Sylvan Ave, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,436 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,146 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,562 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 087-104-09 |
| Primary APN | 087-104-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,436 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,146 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Deck Area | 641 sqft |
| Patio Area | 641 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 481 SYLVAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BOULDER CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95006-9042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 120500 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 SYLVAN AVE, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006-9042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $182,630 (+2%) Land $69,702 Building $112,928 | ||
| 2025 | $2,562.00 (+7.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $179,048 (+4.04%) Land $68,334 Building $110,714 | |
| 2023 | $2,376.00 (+2.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $172,096 Land $65,682 Building $106,414 | $317,610 |
| 2022 | $2,315.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2016–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 47% of the US · lower than 72% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SAN LORENZO VALLEY WATER DIST serves 21,513 people · EPA ID CA4410014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory currently in violation since Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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