Santa Cruz County property record for 2705 Orchard St, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.012 acres (523 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,527 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-351-05 |
| Primary APN | 030-351-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,274 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 523 sqft (0.012 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Deck Area | 76 sqft |
| Patio Area | 76 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2705 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-6 |
| Legal Description | UNIT 6 LOT A |
| Legal Subdivision | MINOR LAND DIV 95-0807 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
2705 Orchard St, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2705 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201550399 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 2705 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2664 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003419 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0003419 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2705 Orchard St was $8,527 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 | $634,045 (+2%) Land $380,427 Building $253,618 | ||
| 2025 | $8,527.00 Homeowner's exemption | $621,612 Land $372,967 Building $248,645 | |
| 2023 | $7,728.00 (+1.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $597,475 Land $358,485 Building $238,990 | $626,310 |
| 2022 | $7,616.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2705 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 2705 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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