Santa Cruz County property record for 142 Cortez St, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $12,511 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Apr 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-222-09 |
| Primary APN | 036-222-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,299 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,649 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 142 CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFFWOOD HEIGHTS UN #2 TR #471 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3740 CHERRY AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1709 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer SNAPFI INC |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201529582 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013035 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 142 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000013033 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13033 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 142 CORTEZ ST CAPITOLA CA 950102312, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
| Document Number | 13034 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13034 |
| Name | SNAPFI INC |
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| Address | SAN JOSE, CA 95125 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 142 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000013035 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 142 CORTEZ ST CAPITOLA CA 950102312, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $996,165 (+2%) Land $747,124 Building $249,041 | ||
| 2025 | $12,511.00 (+9.77%) | $976,633 (+4.04%) Land $732,475 Building $244,158 | |
| 2023 | $11,397.00 (+1.16%) | $938,709 Land $704,032 Building $234,677 | $1,097,010 |
| 2022 | $11,266.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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