Santa Cruz County property record for 1885 42nd Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,837 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $8,768 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-125-01 |
| Primary APN | 034-125-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,186 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,837 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 318 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1885 42ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOLA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 121701 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1885 42ND AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| May 23, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003119606 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029465 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 1885 42ND AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3505 |
| Document Number | 0000008883 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1885 42ND AVE CAPITOLA CA 950103505, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3505 |
| Document Number | 0000008883 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8883 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1885 42ND AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3505 |
| Document Number | 0000013871 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0013871 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 1885 42ND AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3505 |
| Document Number | 0000013872 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0013872 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
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 | $667,106 (+2%) Land $471,325 Building $195,781 | ||
| 2025 | $8,768.00 (+10.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $654,026 (+4.04%) Land $462,084 Building $191,942 | |
| 2023 | $7,944.00 (+1.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $628,629 Land $444,140 Building $184,489 | $900,900 |
| 2022 | $7,836.00 |
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 |
| 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.
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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