Santa Cruz County property record for 2603 Monterey Ave, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 3.5 acres (152,634 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,207 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-191-12 |
| Primary APN | 037-191-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,638 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 152,634 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 598 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 2603 MONTEREY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUFFNER |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2603 MONTEREY AVE, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199812512 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019403 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2603 MONTEREY AVE, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2803 |
| Document Number | 0000019403 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 19403 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2603 MONTEREY AVE SOQUEL CA 950732803, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2803 |
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 | $570,052 (+2%) Land $407,180 Building $162,872 | ||
| 2025 | $8,207.00 (+10.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $558,874 (+4.04%) Land $399,196 Building $159,678 | |
| 2023 | $7,438.00 (+1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $537,174 Land $383,696 Building $153,478 | $1,224,180 |
| 2022 | $7,322.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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