Santa Cruz County property record for 550 37th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 500 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,568 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $387,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,989 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-122-09 |
| Primary APN | 032-122-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,568 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 550 37TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-5552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4-PP |
| Legal Subdivision | MOANA COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 121601 |
550 37th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 37TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5552 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201224206 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 550 37th Ave was $6,989 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 | $495,816 (+2%) Land $297,490 Building $198,326 | ||
| 2025 | $6,989.00 Homeowner's exemption | $486,095 Land $291,657 Building $194,438 | |
| 2023 | $6,315.00 (-0.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $467,218 Land $280,331 Building $186,887 | $824,490 |
| 2022 | $6,350.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 550 37th 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 |
| 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 550 37th 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 762 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Spectrum, T-Mobile.
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