Santa Cruz County property record for 540 30th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 729 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,528 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $487,500 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,805 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-111-16 |
| Primary APN | 032-111-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 729 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,051 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,528 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 322 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 30TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-5028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4-PP |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 121601 |
540 30th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 30TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200936552 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026473 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 540 30TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5028 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000016594 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0016594 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 30th Ave was $8,805 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Live Oak Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $641,866 (+2%) Land $450,952 Building $190,914 | ||
| 2025 | $8,805.00 Homeowner's exemption | $629,280 Land $442,110 Building $187,170 | |
| 2023 | $8,012.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $604,844 Land $424,942 Building $179,902 | $799,290 |
| 2022 | $7,810.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 30th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 540 30th 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 | 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 981 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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