Santa Cruz County property record for 204 Cortez St, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $11,905 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Transfer May 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-222-15 |
| Primary APN | 036-222-15 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,586 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,023 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 204 CORTEZ ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-2314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFFWOOD HEIGHTS UN 02 TR 471 |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 15, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| May 14, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| May 7, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 7, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200420115 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 204 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000016664 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE/CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 204 CORTEZ ST CAPITOLA CA 950102314, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 204 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000016591 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0016591 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 204 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000016592 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0016592 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 204 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000012079 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12079 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 121 JEWELL ST SANTA CRUZ CA 950601717, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-1717 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 204 CORTEZ ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Document Number | 0000012080 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 12080 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 204 CORTEZ ST CAPITOLA CA 950102314, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2314 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $941,803 (+2%) Land $556,890 Building $384,913 | ||
| 2025 | $11,905.00 (+9.83%) | $923,336 (+4.04%) Land $545,971 Building $377,365 | |
| 2023 | $10,839.00 (+1.19%) | $887,482 Land $524,770 Building $362,712 | $1,213,920 |
| 2022 | $10,712.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 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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