Santa Cruz County property record for 2520 Orchard St, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 558 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,458 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-171-10 |
| Primary APN | 037-171-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 558 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,888 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2520 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2624 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOQUEL RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
2520 Orchard St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2018.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1032, SOQUEL, CA 95073-1032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026908 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2520 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2624 |
| Document Number | 0000026908 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 26908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2520 ORCHARD ST SOQUEL CA 950732624, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2624 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2520 Orchard St was $3,458 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 | $163,075 (+2%) Land $67,945 Building $95,130 | ||
| 2025 | $3,458.00 Homeowner's exemption | $159,878 Land $66,613 Building $93,265 | |
| 2023 | $3,043.00 (+2.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $153,669 Land $64,026 Building $89,643 | $406,080 |
| 2022 | $2,957.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2520 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 2520 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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