Santa Cruz County property record for 1781 44th Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.225 acres (9,801 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-122-26 |
| Primary APN | 034-122-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,481 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,801 sqft (0.225 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1781 44TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-3513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOLA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 32-34 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 121701 |
1781 44th Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2009.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 ALTURAS WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2814 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002639 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1781 44TH AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3513 |
| Document Number | 0000002262 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0002262 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 135 ALTURAS WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2814 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1781 44th Ave was $2,038.
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 | $55,484 (+2%) Land $24,334 Building $31,150 | ||
| 2025 | $2,038.00 | $54,398 Land $23,858 Building $30,540 | |
| 2023 | $1,744.00 (+3.69%) | $52,286 Land $22,932 Building $29,354 | $1,296,360 |
| 2022 | $1,682.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1781 44th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1781 44th Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 752 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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