Santa Cruz County property record for 2715 Orchard St, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,646 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,020 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-253-30 |
| Primary APN | 030-253-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,646 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,006 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2715 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2688 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEDALE/SOQUEL RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
2715 Orchard St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1996.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2715 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2688 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199652529 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5908 / 871 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 16, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052529 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 2715 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2688 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000030579 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0030579 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2715 Orchard St was $6,020 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 | $393,236 (+2%) Land $207,661 Building $185,575 | ||
| 2025 | $6,020.00 Homeowner's exemption | $385,525 Land $203,589 Building $181,936 | |
| 2023 | $5,405.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $370,555 Land $195,684 Building $174,871 | $718,740 |
| 2022 | $5,302.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2715 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 2715 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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