Santa Cruz County property record for 2500 Orchard St, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,803 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.399 acres (17,380 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,994 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-171-11 |
| Primary APN | 037-171-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,803 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,380 sqft (0.399 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2500 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
2500 Orchard St is owned by a company that bought it in January 1998 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2500 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2624 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19982521 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 24, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023367 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2500 Orchard St was $5,994 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $390,893 (+2%) Land $179,160 Building $211,733 | ||
| 2025 | $5,994.00 Homeowner's exemption | $383,228 Land $175,647 Building $207,581 | |
| 2023 | $5,381.00 (+1.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $368,347 Land $168,827 Building $199,520 | $800,910 |
| 2022 | $5,278.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2500 Orchard St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 2500 Orchard St 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 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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