Santa Cruz County property record for 720 Fairmount Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,041 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,349 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-371-11 |
| Primary APN | 009-371-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,041 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,525 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 298 sqft |
| Patio Area | 298 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 720 FAIRMOUNT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LAVEAGA PARK 01 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 100200 |
720 Fairmount Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2014.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 FAIRMOUNT AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009762 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Fairmount Ave was $3,349 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $288,495 (+2%) Land $119,747 Building $168,748 | ||
| 2025 | $3,349.00 Homeowner's exemption | $282,838 Land $117,399 Building $165,439 | |
| 2023 | $3,019.00 (+1.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $271,855 Land $112,840 Building $159,015 | $1,039,950 |
| 2022 | $2,983.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 Fairmount Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 720 Fairmount 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 372 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Verizon.
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