Santa Cruz County property record for 2549 Orchard St, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,384 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,665 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,795 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-253-52 |
| Primary APN | 030-253-52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,384 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,794 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,665 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2549 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2623 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-6 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 29 PG 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 030-253-52
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2549 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2623 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 07, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201336242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060845 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated 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 | $725,220 (+2%) Land $435,132 Building $290,088 | ||
| 2025 | $9,795.00 (+10.2%) | $711,000 (+4.04%) Land $426,600 Building $284,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,888.00 (+1.44%) | $683,392 Land $410,036 Building $273,356 | $848,340 |
| 2022 | $8,762.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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 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.
Based on FCC filings for 617 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System 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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