Santa Cruz County property record for 511 Van Ness Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,555 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,175 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 006-332-04 |
| Primary APN | 006-332-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,555 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,955 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 511 VAN NESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95060-3555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MILITARY ESPLANADE |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
511 Van Ness Ave is held in a trust since October 2018.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10861 HARBOR RD, KELSEYVILLE, CA 95451-9760 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031556 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 511 VAN NESS AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-3555 |
| Document Number | 0000031556 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 10861 HARBOR RD KELSEYVILLE CA 954519760, KELSEYVILLE, CA 95451-9760 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Van Ness Ave was $1,175.
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 | $58,394 (+2%) Land $24,896 Building $33,498 | ||
| 2025 | $1,175.00 | $57,248 Land $24,408 Building $32,840 | |
| 2023 | $1,037.00 (+0.68%) | $55,026 Land $23,460 Building $31,566 | $1,177,740 |
| 2022 | $1,030.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Van Ness 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 511 Van Ness Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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