Santa Cruz County property record for 145 Cortez St, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,023 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,220,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $16,875 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-226-09 |
| Primary APN | 036-226-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,023 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,460 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 145 CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFTWOOD HEIGHTS UN #2 TR #471 |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 145 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2311 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 9, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20198803 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023666 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 145 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2311 |
| Document Number | 0000023666 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0023666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2311 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 145 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2311 |
| Document Number | 0000008803 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,342.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1218 11TH AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 941222203, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122-2203 |
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 | $1,595,000 (+17.2%) Land $1,170,000 Building $425,000 | ||
| 2025 | $16,875.00 (+9.44%) | $1,360,933 (+4.04%) Land $952,653 Building $408,280 | |
| 2023 | $15,419.00 (+1.04%) | $1,308,087 Land $915,661 Building $392,426 | $1,312,650 |
| 2022 | $15,260.00 |
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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