Santa Cruz County property record for 1700 Sommerfeld Ave, Capitola, CA 95062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,468 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,837 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $8,811 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-273-09 |
| Primary APN | 034-273-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,837 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1700 SOMMERFELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SANTA CRUZ |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95062-2027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 121702 |
1700 Sommerfeld Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2014.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1700 SOMMERFELD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-2027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014763 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 1700 SOMMERFELD ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-2027 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 SOMMERFELD AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-2027 |
| Document Number | 0000015134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0015134 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1700 Sommerfeld Ave was $8,811.
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 | Live Oak Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $662,702 (+2%) Land $397,621 Building $265,081 | ||
| 2025 | $8,811.00 | $649,708 Land $389,825 Building $259,883 | |
| 2023 | $8,029.00 (+2.45%) | $624,479 Land $374,687 Building $249,792 | $911,340 |
| 2022 | $7,837.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1700 Sommerfeld Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 1700 Sommerfeld Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, GeoLinks, Surfnet Communications.
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