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2998 Chen Way, Soquel, CA 95073 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 2998 Chen Way, Soquel, CA 95073 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,146 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$1,250,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$16,705 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN037-181-30

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN037-181-30
Alternative APN
  • 037-181-30-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,146 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,612 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area466 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area36 sqft
Patio Area36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2998 CHEN WAY
CitySOQUEL
StateCA
Zip95073-2800
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract122005

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 037-181-30

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2998 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 09, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA NA
Jan 11, 2021Affidavit of Death, Transfer
OTHER
May 08, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 09, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 09, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 07, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202141661
Transfer Doc0000001453
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 09, 2021
Property Address2998 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800
Document Number0000041661
Map ReferenceMB 47 PG 61
Instrument DateAug 05, 2021
Instrument2021-0041661
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 26, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2998 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800

Mortgage

Document Number0000041662
DateAug 09, 2021
Instrument2021-0041662
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2051

January 2021: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 11, 2021
Property Address2998 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800
Document Number0000001453
Instrument DateJan 08, 2021
Instrument1453
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2998 CHEN WAY SOQUEL CA 950732800, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 08, 2020
Property Address2998 CHEN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800
Document Number0000015966
Instrument DateMay 05, 2020
Instrument15966
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2998 CHEN WAY SOQUEL CA 950732800, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2800

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSoquel Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,353,040 (+2%) Land $811,824 Building $541,216
2025$16,705.00 (+9.51%) Homeowner's exemption$1,326,510 (+4.04%) Land $795,906 Building $530,604
2023$15,254.00 (+1.15%) Homeowner's exemption$1,275,000 Land $765,000 Building $510,000$1,253,430
2022$15,081.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 11% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 8,333 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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