Santa Cruz County property record for 2535 Orchard St, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,631 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.311 acres (13,547 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,820 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Second Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-253-64 |
| Primary APN | 030-253-64 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,631 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,031 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,547 sqft (0.311 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2535 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOQUEL RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, APN 030-253-64, as of August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2535 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage BAY FCU |
| Jun 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 02, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 02, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199724534 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008918 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 2535 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2623 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2535 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2623 |
| Document Number | 0000024654 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0024654 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CAPITOLA, CA 95010 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 2535 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2623 |
| Document Number | 0000023671 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2535 ORCHARD ST SOQUEL CA 950732623, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2623 |
| Document Number | 0000023671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23671 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 30, 2050 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll as of August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $547,817 (+2%) Land $332,261 Building $215,556 | ||
| 2025 | $7,820.00 (+10.66%) | $537,075 (+4.04%) Land $325,746 Building $211,329 | |
| 2023 | $7,067.00 (+1.62%) | $516,220 Land $313,097 Building $203,123 | $1,052,640 |
| 2022 | $6,954.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871220051, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4410017, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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