Santa Cruz County property record for 2221 Preakness Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,142 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,072 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-224-02 |
| Primary APN | 034-224-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,142 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2221 PREAKNESS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-2026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 379 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARES COURT SUB #3 TR #379 |
| Legal Tract | 379 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 121701 |
2221 Preakness Ave is held in a trust since May 1996.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8889 EMPIRE GRADE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-9422 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2221 PREAKNESS AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2026 |
| Document Number | 0000009063 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 8889 EMPIRE GRADE SANTA CRUZ CA 950609422, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-9422 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2221 Preakness Ave was $5,072.
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 | $328,010 (+2%) Land $123,003 Building $205,007 | ||
| 2025 | $5,072.00 | $321,579 Land $120,592 Building $200,987 | |
| 2023 | $4,541.00 (+1.84%) | $309,091 Land $115,909 Building $193,182 | $1,153,350 |
| 2022 | $4,459.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2221 Preakness Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2221 Preakness 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 | SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT serves 94,626 people · EPA ID CA4410010 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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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