Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataSanta Cruz County, CA
Santa Cruz County, CA assessor property search and records
Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Santa Cruz County, California. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
Santa Cruz County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources
Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | Santa Cruz County Assessor Property Searchwww2.santacruzcountyca.gov/asr/ |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | Santa Cruz County Recorder's Officerecorder.santacruzcountyca.gov |
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| Property taxes | Santa Cruz County Treasurer-Tax Collectorttc.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/TaxBills/ |
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| GIS and parcel maps | Santa Cruz County GISWebsccgis.santacruzcountyca.gov/gisweb/ |
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| Permits and building records | Santa Cruz County Community Development and Infrastructurecdi.santacruzcountyca.gov |
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| Zoning and land use | Santa Cruz County GISWeb Zoningsccgis.santacruzcountyca.gov/gisweb/ |
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County data
Santa Cruz County tax rates and property values
County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.
Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| Santa Cruz | $1,359,742 | $638,714 | 0.59% | $7,588 |
| Watsonville | $810,176 | $443,484 | 0.63% | $5,383 |
| Aptos | $1,345,834 | $745,771 | 0.69% | $9,086 |
| Scotts Valley | $1,333,973 | $782,105 | 0.72% | $9,225 |
| Boulder Creek | $745,986 | $482,849 | 0.79% | $6,097 |
| Capitola | $1,313,110 | $585,815 | 0.69% | $7,333 |
| Soquel | $1,307,031 | $630,000 | 0.60% | $7,845 |
| Felton | $883,526 | $490,345 | 0.68% | $6,124 |
| Ben Lomond | $971,172 | $551,843 | 0.67% | $6,501 |
| Los Gatos | $1,477,868 | $876,162 | 0.70% | $10,461 |
FAQ
Santa Cruz County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search Santa Cruz County property records by address?
Use the official Santa Cruz County Assessor Property Search to search Santa Cruz County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Santa Cruz County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of Santa Cruz County properties?
Use the official Santa Cruz County Assessor Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Santa Cruz County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in Santa Cruz County?
Use the official Santa Cruz County Assessor Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up Santa Cruz County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official Santa Cruz County Treasurer-Tax Collector for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Santa Cruz County?
Use the official Santa Cruz County Recorder's Office for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.
Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Santa Cruz County?
Use the official Santa Cruz County GISWeb for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Where can I search permits or zoning in Santa Cruz County?
Use Santa Cruz County Community Development and Infrastructure for permits and Santa Cruz County GISWeb Zoning for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.
Can I build a list of Santa Cruz County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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