701 38th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 701 38th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,769 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,104 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$465,500 (Feb 2012)
Tax Bill$11,259 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Nov 2025 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032-081-48

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032-081-48
Alternative APN
  • 032-081-48-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,769 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,033 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,104 sqft (0.209 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area120 sqft
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 38TH AVE
CitySANTA CRUZ
StateCA
Zip95062-5128
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-5-PP
Legal SubdivisionBELTZ HAVEN TR
Legal Lot Number8,9
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract121601

Owner

701 38th Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2012.

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address703 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2026Grant Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Nov 25, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 25, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 3, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 3, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20125902
Last Transfer DateOct 3, 2012
Transfer Doc0000050847
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 23, 2026
Property Address701 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128
Document Number0000008976
Instrument DateApr 20, 2026
Instrument20268976
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Tenant
Address703 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128

November 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 25, 2025
Property Address703 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128
Document Number0000025421
Map ReferenceVOL 21 PG 42
Instrument DateNov 20, 2025
Instrument2025-0025421
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address703 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128

November 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 25, 2025
Property Address703 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128
Document Number0000025420
Map ReferenceVOL 21 PG 42
Instrument DateNov 20, 2025
Instrument2025-0025420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address703 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 701 38th Ave was $11,259, up 4% from the year before.

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictLive Oak Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$774,742 (+2%) Land $416,383 Building $358,359
2025$11,259.00 (+4.05%) Homeowner's exemption$759,551 Land $408,219 Building $351,332
2024$10,821.00 (+5.02%)
2023$10,304.00 (+2.77%)$730,057 Land $392,367 Building $337,690$997,920
2022$10,026.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 701 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 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.

Wildfire

The area around 701 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 762 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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