Santa Cruz County property record for 709 Modesto Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,793 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,932 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 003-271-28 |
| Primary APN | 003-271-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,566 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,793 sqft (0.133 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 | 709 MODESTO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95060-6208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | SWANTON BCH PARK |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 101200 |
709 Modesto Ave is held in a trust since February 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8445 41ST AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98136-2356 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012229 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Modesto Ave was $2,932.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Santa Cruz City |
| Elementary School District | Santa Cruz City Elementary School District (KG - 05) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (6-12) (06 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $215,569 (+2%) Land $112,098 Building $103,471 | ||
| 2025 | $2,932.00 | $211,342 Land $109,900 Building $101,442 | |
| 2023 | $2,660.00 (+0.99%) | $203,135 Land $105,632 Building $97,503 | $1,037,160 |
| 2022 | $2,634.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Modesto 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 risk around 709 Modesto Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 196 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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