Santa Cruz County property record for 1845 42nd Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,678 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $631,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,670 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-125-05 |
| Primary APN | 034-125-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,678 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,118 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 430 sqft |
| Patio Area | 430 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1845 42ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 1 LOT 14,15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOLA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 121701 |
1845 42nd Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1027 WHITCOMB CT, MILPITAS, CA 95035-7840 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200935465 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042315 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1845 42nd Ave was $10,670.
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 | $830,802 (+2%) Land $541,140 Building $289,662 | ||
| 2025 | $10,670.00 | $814,512 Land $530,530 Building $283,982 | |
| 2023 | $9,700.00 (+1.24%) | $782,884 Land $509,929 Building $272,955 | $1,281,690 |
| 2022 | $9,581.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1845 42nd 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 1845 42nd Ave 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 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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