Santa Cruz County property record for 2996 Chen Way, Soquel, CA 95073 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,217 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Mar 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,564 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-181-32 |
| Primary APN | 037-181-32 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,217 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2996 CHEN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/STANLEY CHEN |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 037-181-32
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2996 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Oct 16, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 04, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 04, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199916060 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042327 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2996 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800 |
| Document Number | 0000042327 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 06, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 2996 CHEN WAY SOQUEL CA 950732800, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 2996 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800 |
| Document Number | 0000042202 |
| Map Reference | MB 47 PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0042202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2996 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800 |
| Document Number | 0000042203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0042203 |
| Name | COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $711,596 (+2%) Land $426,959 Building $284,637 | ||
| 2025 | $9,564.00 (+10.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $697,643 (+4.04%) Land $418,587 Building $279,056 | |
| 2023 | $8,672.00 (+1.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $670,553 Land $402,333 Building $268,220 | $1,308,060 |
| 2022 | $8,546.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 11% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 8,333 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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