3728 Valera Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 3728 Valera Dr, Soquel, CA 95073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.212 acres (9,235 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$850,000 (Mar 2022)
Tax Bill$5,257 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN102-221-18

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN102-221-18
Alternative APN
  • 102-221-18-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,058 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,448 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area9,235 sqft (0.212 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area390 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3728 VALERA DR
CitySOQUEL
StateCA
Zip95073-2323
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal SubdivisionSOQUEL HLNDS UN #1 TR #409
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract121100

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3728 VALERA DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2323
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 21, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20229031
Prior Transfer DateAug 25, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000028146
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 21, 2022
Property Address3728 VALERA DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2323
Document Number0000009031
Map ReferenceVOL 40 PG 64
Instrument DateMar 15, 2022
Instrument2022-0009031
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$935.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address3728 VALERA DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2323
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000009032
DateMar 21, 2022
Instrument2022-0009032
Lender
NameKENNETH TANIMOTO
TypeSeller
Agreement
TypeSeller Carry-Back
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$324,728 (+2%) Land $140,500 Building $184,228
2025$5,257.00 (+19.15%) Homeowner's exemption$318,363 (+13.94%) Land $137,746 Building $180,617
2023$4,412.00 (+2.22%) Homeowner's exemption$279,403 Land $109,892 Building $169,511$814,230
2022$4,316.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Cruzio
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks.

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