Santa Cruz County property record for 579 36th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 390 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,968 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $975,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $15,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-113-38 |
| Primary APN | 032-113-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 390 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,968 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 579 36TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-5116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4-PP |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 121601 |
579 36th Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 36TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201518258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015865 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 579 36TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5116 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024675 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0024675 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | TROY, MI 48098 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 579 36th Ave was $15,828 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,195,241 (+2%) Land $735,533 Building $459,708 | |
| 2025 | $15,828.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,171,804 Land $721,110 Building $450,694 |
| 2023 | $14,484.00 (+2.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,126,302 Land $693,109 Building $433,193 |
| 2022 | $14,129.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 579 36th 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 579 36th 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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