Santa Cruz County property record for 718 38th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,922 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $12,828 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 032-092-06 |
| Primary APN | 032-092-06 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,922 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 718 38TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-5145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4-PP |
| Legal Subdivision | RODEO RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 121601 |
718 38th Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 SAINT ELMO WAY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-2014 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201741302 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 718 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000024714 |
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| Date | Jul 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0024714 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 718 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5145 |
| Document Number | 0000041302 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 41302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $907.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 140 SAINT ELMO WAY SAN FRANCISCO CA 941272014, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-2014 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 718 38th Ave was $12,828.
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 | Soquel Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $997,642 (+2%) Land $842,585 Building $155,057 | ||
| 2025 | $12,828.00 | $978,080 Land $826,064 Building $152,016 | |
| 2023 | $11,683.00 (+1.27%) | $940,100 Land $793,987 Building $146,113 | $989,820 |
| 2022 | $11,537.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 718 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 718 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 |
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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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