Santa Cruz County property record for 2743 Orchard St, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.041 acres (1,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $656,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,030 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030-253-02 |
| Primary APN | 030-253-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,234 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,786 sqft (0.041 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2743 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
2743 Orchard St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2743 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2627 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC |
| Mar 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201743271 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035644 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 2743 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2743 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2627 |
| Document Number | 0000002884 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0002884 |
| Name | PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PORTLAND, OR 97209 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 2743 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2627 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000009804 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0009804 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOLSOM, CA 95630 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2743 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2627 |
| Document Number | 0000043271 |
| Map Reference | VOL 46 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0043271 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | ER OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2743 ORCHARD ST, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2627 |
| Document Number | 0000043272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0043272 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2743 Orchard St was $10,030.
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 | $761,925 (+2%) Land $495,251 Building $266,674 | ||
| 2025 | $10,030.00 | $746,985 Land $485,540 Building $261,445 | |
| 2023 | $9,116.00 (+1.33%) | $717,979 Land $466,686 Building $251,293 | $737,820 |
| 2022 | $8,996.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2743 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 2743 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 | Indirect within 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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