Santa Cruz County property record for 4445 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 95073 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,013 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,020,000 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $15,085 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-401-04 |
| Primary APN | 102-401-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,013 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,475 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4445 MERLIN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERGREEN ESTATES TR #731 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 121100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 102-401-04
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4445 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 01, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201632903 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000033076 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,207,473 (+2%) Land $845,231 Building $362,242 | ||
| 2025 | $15,085.00 (+9.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,183,798 (+4.04%) Land $828,658 Building $355,140 | |
| 2023 | $13,760.00 (+1.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,137,829 Land $796,480 Building $341,349 | $1,144,350 |
| 2022 | $13,598.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871211002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 11% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,704 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 330 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Cruzio Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC.. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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