Santa Cruz County property record for 158 Cortez St, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,142 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,291 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-222-13 |
| Primary APN | 036-222-13 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6,142 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 201 sqft |
| Patio Area | 201 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 158 CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFFWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
158 Cortez St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202159964 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000020473 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 158 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000059964 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0059964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 158 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 158 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000020473 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0020473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 158 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2312 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 158 Cortez St was $18,291.
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 | $1,515,404 (+2%) Land $1,136,553 Building $378,851 | ||
| 2025 | $18,291.00 | $1,485,691 Land $1,114,268 Building $371,423 | |
| 2023 | $16,725.00 (+1.02%) | $1,428,000 Land $1,071,000 Building $357,000 | $1,360,080 |
| 2022 | $16,556.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 158 Cortez St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 158 Cortez St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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