Santa Cruz County property record for 280 Hidden Valley Rdg, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,944 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 2.91 acres (126,847 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,470,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $19,226 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-351-09 |
| Primary APN | 102-351-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 126,847 sqft |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 672 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 280 HIDDEN VALLEY RDG |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-9471 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 121200 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 HIDDEN VALLEY RDG, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9471 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202017724 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 28, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000393 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 280 HIDDEN VALLEY RDG, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9471 |
| Document Number | 0000017724 |
| Map Reference | MB 40 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0017724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 280 HIDDEN VALLEY RDG, SOQUEL, CA 95073-9471 |
| Document Number | 0000017725 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0017725 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
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 | $1,639,813 (+2%) Land $970,502 Building $669,311 | ||
| 2025 | $19,226.00 (+8.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,607,660 (+4.04%) Land $951,472 Building $656,188 | |
| 2023 | $17,652.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,545,232 Land $914,525 Building $630,707 | $1,504,440 |
| 2022 | $17,493.00 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2023 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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