Santa Cruz County property record for 631 38th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,077 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,536 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $841,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $13,097 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-081-44 |
| Primary APN | 032-081-44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,077 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,536 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 303 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 631 38TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-5126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-5-PP |
| Legal Subdivision | BELTZ HVN TR |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 121601 |
631 38th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 631 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 24, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201516673 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 2, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001171 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 631 38th Ave was $13,097 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 | $1,030,481 (-20.82%) Land $907,892 Building $122,589 | ||
| 2025 | $13,097.00 | $1,301,457 Land $1,159,425 Building $142,032 | |
| 2023 | $12,050.00 (+3.05%) | $971,046 Land $855,528 Building $115,518 | $1,147,680 |
| 2022 | $11,693.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 631 38th 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 631 38th 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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