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1098 38th Ave, Capitola (Santa Cruz), CA 95062 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 1098 38th Ave, Capitola, CA 95062

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details99 bd · 26,004 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size1.97 acres (86,118 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,000,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$35,649 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Mortgage
Mar 2023 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN034-172-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN034-172-01
Alternative APN
  • 034-172-01-000

Interior

Bedrooms99 Beds
Stories1 Story
Building Area26,004 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1969
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area86,118 sqft
Garage Area35,000 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1098 38TH AVE
CityCAPITOLA
StateCA
Zip95010
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract121602

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address303 VINTAGE PARK DR, 250, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-1176
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
CITY OF CAPITOLA
Mar 10, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Mar 10, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Dec 6, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20234107
Prior Transfer DateNov 13, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000036158
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address1098 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-4416
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 6, 2024
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TTL CO OAKLAND

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address555 12TH ST 2000, 2000, OAKLAND, CA 94607-4074

Mortgage

Document Number0000001444
DateJan 24, 2024
Instrument2024-0001444
Lender
NameCITY OF CAPITOLA
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressCAPITOLA, CA 95010
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 10, 2023
Property Address1098 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-4416
Document Number0000004107
Instrument DateMar 7, 2023
Instrument2023-0004107
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,300.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address303 VINTAGE PARK DR STE 250, 250, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-1176

March 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 10, 2023
Property Address1098 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-4416
Document Number0000004106
Instrument DateMar 6, 2023
Instrument2023-0004106
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,300.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address303 VINTAGE PARK DR STE 250, 250, FOSTER CITY, CA 94404-1176

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 6, 2018
Property Address1098 38TH AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-4416
Document Number0000036158
Instrument DateNov 13, 2018
Instrument36158
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1600 GREEN HILLS RD #101 SCOTTS VALLEY CA 950664981, 101, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-4981

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
MunicipalityCapitola City
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSoquel Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$3,183,624 (+2%) Land $3,183,624
2025$35,649.00$3,121,200 Land $3,121,200
2022$439.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies8 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 892 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Xfinity.

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