Santa Cruz County property record for 681 37th Ave, #A, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 198 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $369,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $11,003 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-082-07 |
| Primary APN | 032-082-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 198 sqft Total Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 681 37TH AVE, A |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-5122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-5-PP |
| Legal Description | LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELTZ HAVEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 121601 |
681 37th Ave, #A is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2022.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 681 37TH AVE, A, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMMODATION |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199868974 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001678 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 681 37TH AVE # A, A, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5122 |
| Document Number | 0000001678 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0001678 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG TITLE COMPANY/CA, WFG TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 681 37TH AVE # A, A, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5122 |
| Document Number | 0000001679 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0001679 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 681 37TH AVE # A, A, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5122 |
| Document Number | 0000001680 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0001680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 681 37TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5122 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 681 37TH AVE # A, A, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5122 |
| Document Number | 0000029069 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1847 GRANITE CREEK RD SANTA CRUZ CA 950659713, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065-9713 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 681 37th Ave, #A was $11,003.
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 | $659,076 (+2%) Land $295,831 Building $363,245 | |
| 2025 | $11,003.00 | $646,152 Land $290,030 Building $356,122 |
| 2023 | $9,959.00 (+3.06%) | $621,062 Land $278,768 Building $342,294 |
| 2022 | $9,663.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 681 37th Ave, #A 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 681 37th Ave, #A 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 |
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