As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,548 (+8.4%)
$42,546 + $105,056
$147,602
2024
$2,350 (+0.8%)
$41,710 + $102,996
$144,706
2023
$2,331 (+0.8%)
$41,710 + $102,996
$144,706
2022
$2,313 (+1.5%)
$40,894 + $100,978
$141,872
2021
$2,280 (+0.5%)
$40,092 + $98,998
$139,090
2020
$2,268 (+2.2%)
$39,306 + $97,056
$136,362
2019
$2,219 (+0.8%)
$38,902 + $96,060
$134,962
2018
$2,202 (+3.0%)
$38,140 + $94,178
$132,318
2017
$2,138 (+4.4%)
$36,658 + $90,520
$127,178
2016
$2,048 (+19.3%)
$36,658 + $90,520
$127,178
2015
$1,717 (+1.4%)
$35,940 + $88,746
$124,686
2014
$1,694 (−0.4%)
$34,706 + $85,700
$120,406
2013
$1,700 (+2.7%)
$34,706 + $85,700
$120,406
2012
$1,656 (+1.7%)
$34,550 + $85,312
$119,862
2011
$1,628 (+1.2%)
$33,871 + $83,639
$117,510
2010
$1,609 (−2.7%)
$33,207 + $81,999
$115,206
2009
$1,654 (+9.2%)
$32,959 + $81,386
$114,345
2008
$1,515
$33,037 + $81,579
$114,616
Tax history for 545 2nd St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,548 (+8.4%)
$42,546 + $105,056
$147,602
2024
$2,350 (+0.8%)
$41,710 + $102,996
$144,706
2023
$2,331 (+0.8%)
$41,710 + $102,996
$144,706
2022
$2,313 (+1.5%)
$40,894 + $100,978
$141,872
2021
$2,280 (+0.5%)
$40,092 + $98,998
$139,090
2020
$2,268 (+2.2%)
$39,306 + $97,056
$136,362
2019
$2,219 (+0.8%)
$38,902 + $96,060
$134,962
2018
$2,202 (+3.0%)
$38,140 + $94,178
$132,318
2017
$2,138 (+4.4%)
$36,658 + $90,520
$127,178
2016
$2,048 (+19.3%)
$36,658 + $90,520
$127,178
2015
$1,717 (+1.4%)
$35,940 + $88,746
$124,686
2014
$1,694 (−0.4%)
$34,706 + $85,700
$120,406
2013
$1,700 (+2.7%)
$34,706 + $85,700
$120,406
2012
$1,656 (+1.7%)
$34,550 + $85,312
$119,862
2011
$1,628 (+1.2%)
$33,871 + $83,639
$117,510
2010
$1,609 (−2.7%)
$33,207 + $81,999
$115,206
2009
$1,654 (+9.2%)
$32,959 + $81,386
$114,345
2008
$1,515
$33,037 + $81,579
$114,616
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RTC
Subdistrict B-Beach Commercial District
The purpose of the R-T C Subdistrict is to establish standards for development of residential uses mixed with neighborhood commercial, motel, and regional tourist commercial use. These standards are designed both to improve existing uses and encourage new developments in a manner that maintains a harmonious balance between residential and regional commercial uses. It is the intent of this zoning that preservation of La Bahia be conducted in accordance with the measures described in the certified final Environmental Impact Report for the Beach and South of Laurel Comprehensive Area Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Hotel / motel
Mixed use
Communications tower
Jun 21, 2023 • Final
Bldg commercial
Perform exploratory demolition for water damage.
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
View Information
View: Ocean
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,056
Building Sq. Ft: 1,056
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 5,314
Legal Lot Number: 1
Legal Block Number: 25
Municipality Name: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Acres: 0.122
County Use Description: APT 5-10 UNITS
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: SANTA CRUZ CITY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,314 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 00721201
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bay View Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Mission Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Santa Cruz High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 81° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Cruz, CA • 95060
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.