Santa Cruz County property record for 161 Paradise Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,759 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 2.58 acres (112,603 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,980 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 099-041-67 |
| Primary APN | 099-041-67 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,759 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,095 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 112,603 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 448 sqft |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 161 PARADISE LN |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-9477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Subdivision | RECORD OF SURVEY |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 121100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 PARADISE LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9477 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2022 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage VICTOR COOK |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202230501 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 4, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 161 PARADISE LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9477 |
| Document Number | 0000030501 |
| Map Reference | VOL 49 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0030501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,078.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 161 PARADISE LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9477 |
| Document Number | 0000030502 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0030502 |
| Name | VICTOR COOK |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 161 PARADISE LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9477 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000012601 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0012601 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 161 PARADISE LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9477 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOSI INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 PARADISE LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9477 |
| Document Number | 0000050568 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0050568 |
| Name | NORTH AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRANDVIEW, MO 64030 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Elementary School District | Mountain Elementary School District (KG - 06) |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (07 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,342,636 (+2%) Land $891,414 Building $451,222 | ||
| 2025 | $14,980.00 (+54.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,316,310 (+53.51%) Land $873,936 Building $442,374 | |
| 2023 | $9,668.00 (+1.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $857,467 Land $562,712 Building $294,755 | $862,830 |
| 2022 | $9,553.00 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1989–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 51% 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 30 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 |
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