Santa Cruz County property record for 705 38th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 967 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,358 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $521,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,241 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-081-54 |
| Primary APN | 032-081-54 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 967 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,322 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,358 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 355 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 705 38TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-5128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-5-PP |
| Legal Subdivision | SANTA CRUZ |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 121601 |
705 38th Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2139 HILLCREST RD, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062-3054 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121373 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 705 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5128 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2139 HILLCREST RD, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94062-3054 |
| Document Number | 0000005537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0005537 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 705 38th Ave was $9,241.
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 | $667,494 (+2%) Land $467,630 Building $199,864 | ||
| 2025 | $9,241.00 | $654,406 Land $458,462 Building $195,944 | |
| 2023 | $8,350.00 (+2.57%) | $628,994 Land $440,658 Building $188,336 | $1,052,370 |
| 2022 | $8,141.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 705 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 705 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 |
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