Santa Cruz County property record for 117 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,151 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.017 acres (741 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $9,912 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 035-241-02 |
| Primary APN | 035-241-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,151 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 741 sqft (0.017 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 117 CAPITOLA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-3223 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Description | BLK 1 LOT 3 ,2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOLA 06 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
117 Capitola Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 2017.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 337, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-0337 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201051277 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043890 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 117 CAPITOLA AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3223 |
| Document Number | 0000043890 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 337 CAPITOLA CA 950100337, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-0337 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 Capitola Ave was $9,912.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Capitola City |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $816,751 (+2%) Land $568,459 Building $248,292 | |
| 2025 | $9,912.00 | $800,737 Land $557,313 Building $243,424 |
| 2023 | $9,115.00 (+1.23%) | $769,644 Land $535,672 Building $233,972 |
| 2022 | $9,004.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 117 Capitola Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 units insured incl. 16 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 117 Capitola 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 | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 822 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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