Santa Cruz County property record for 1501 Hidden Valley Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,000 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2.35 acres (102,366 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,515,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $22,558 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-321-17 |
| Primary APN | 102-321-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,000 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,495 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 102,366 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 495 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 927 sqft |
| Patio Area | 927 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1501 HIDDEN VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-9519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 121200 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1501 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201421624 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034884 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 1501 HIDDEN VALLEY RD, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9519 |
| Document Number | 0000028136 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1501 HIDDEN VALLEY RD SOQUEL CA 950739519, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9519 |
| Document Number | 0000028136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28136 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 27, 2050 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| 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 | $1,857,219 (+2%) Land $999,098 Building $858,121 | ||
| 2025 | $22,558.00 (+8.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,820,803 (+4.04%) Land $979,508 Building $841,295 | |
| 2023 | $20,738.00 (+0.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,750,100 Land $941,473 Building $808,627 | $2,017,620 |
| 2022 | $20,534.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 50% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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