4445 Esta Ln, Soquel, CA 95073 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 4445 Esta Ln, Soquel, CA 95073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,818 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.131 acres (5,706 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,500,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill$13,925 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Transfer
Jul 2021 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN030-201-57

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN030-201-57
Alternative APN
  • 030-201-57-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area2,818 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,252 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area5,706 sqft (0.131 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area434 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4445 ESTA LN
CitySOQUEL
StateCA
Zip95073-2100
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal DescriptionTRACT 1235 LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionSOQUEL VILLAGE ESTATES TR 1235
Legal Tract1235
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2027
Census Tract122005

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 2, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF THE WEST
Apr 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COMERICA BANK
Oct 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 17, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202515965
Prior Transfer DateAug 22, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000024987
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 2, 2022
Property Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100
Document Number0000024987
Map ReferenceVOL 79 PG 61
Instrument DateAug 22, 2022
Instrument2022-0024987
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100

Mortgage

Document Number0000038216
DateJul 20, 2021
Instrument2021-0038216
Lender
NameBANK OF THE WEST
TypeBank
AddressOMAHA, NE 68154
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJun 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000013957
DateApr 27, 2017
Instrument2017-0013957
Lender
NameCOMERICA BANK
TypeBank
AddressDALLAS, TX 75201
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4445 ESTA LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2100

Mortgage

Document Number0000044683
DateOct 29, 2020
Instrument2020-0044683
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.87%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change7.87%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.87%

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$1,500,000 (+38.68%) Land $1,050,000 Building $450,000
2025$13,925.00 (+9.72%) Homeowner's exemption$1,081,665 (+4.04%) Land $648,999 Building $432,666
2023$12,691.00 (+1.23%) Homeowner's exemption$1,039,663 Land $623,798 Building $415,865$1,318,230
2022$12,537.00

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

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 21 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies21 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (2016–2023)
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 6 claims

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 Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

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 517 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, Kwikbit, Spectrum, T-Mobile.

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