Santa Cruz County property record for 196 Alturas Way, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,606 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,884 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,018 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-202-25 |
| Primary APN | 037-202-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,606 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,966 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,884 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
| Jan 29, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI OWNING CORP |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004018 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2815 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2815 |
| Document Number | 0000004898 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0004898 |
| Name | INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2815 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | ORANGE COAST TITLE COMPANY, ORANGE COAST TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY SOQUEL CA 95073, SOQUEL, CA 95073 |
| Document Number | 4019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 4019 |
| Name | OWNING CORP |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2815 |
| Document Number | 0000021388 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 196 ALTURAS WAY SOQUEL CA 95073, SOQUEL, CA 95073 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| 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 | $133,458 (+2%) Land $24,249 Building $109,209 | ||
| 2025 | $3,018.00 (+14.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $130,841 (+4.04%) Land $23,773 Building $107,068 | |
| 2023 | $2,629.00 (+3.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $125,760 Land $22,850 Building $102,910 | $1,223,190 |
| 2022 | $2,545.00 |
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 | 2 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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