Santa Cruz County property record for 311 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 564 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.018 acres (784 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $984,500 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,153 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 035-172-05 |
| Primary APN | 035-172-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 564 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 784 sqft (0.018 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 311 CAPITOLA AVE |
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| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-3206 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOLA 06 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Riverview Historic District listed 1988 · 55 contributing resources · NRIS 87000626 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
311 Capitola Ave, a commercial property, is held in a trust since July 2026.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 BAY HTS, SOQUEL, CA 95073-3026 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202615017 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002889 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 311 CAPITOLA AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3206 |
| Document Number | 0000015017 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $109,377.95 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 100 BAY HTS, SOQUEL, CA 95073-3026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 311 Capitola Ave was $10,153.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Capitola City |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $710,190 (+2%) Land $639,810 Building $70,380 | |
| 2025 | $10,153.00 | $696,265 Land $627,265 Building $69,000 |
| 2023 | $8,905.00 (-5.88%) | $669,229 Land $602,908 Building $66,321 |
| 2022 | $9,461.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 311 Capitola Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 units insured incl. 16 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 311 Capitola Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 822 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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