Santa Cruz County property record for 551 Sunset Rd, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 808 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.487 acres (21,214 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,620 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 083-052-02 |
| Primary APN | 083-052-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 808 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,214 sqft (0.487 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 551 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | BOULDER CREEK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95006-9614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-15 |
| Legal Description | BLK 25 LOT 59,60 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILDWOOD 01 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN LORENZO VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 120400 |
551 Sunset Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2003.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 SUNSET RD, BOULDER CREEK, CA 95006-9614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199742515 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000111253 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Sunset Rd was $3,620 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $276,884 (+2%) Land $162,872 Building $114,012 | ||
| 2025 | $3,620.00 Homeowner's exemption | $271,454 Land $159,678 Building $111,776 | |
| 2023 | $3,403.00 (+2.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $260,914 Land $153,478 Building $107,436 | $359,640 |
| 2022 | $3,318.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Sunset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 48 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 35 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1980–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 551 Sunset Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Ridge Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 60 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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