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4450 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 95073 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 4450 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 95073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,335 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,011 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$6,968 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Transfer
Sep 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN102-401-31

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN102-401-31
Alternative APN
  • 102-401-31-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area2,335 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,011 sqft (0.138 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4450 MERLIN WAY
CitySOQUEL
StateCA
Zip95073-2339
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal DescriptionTR 731
Legal SubdivisionEVERGREEN ESTATES TR #731
Legal Tract731
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract121100

Owner

4450 Merlin Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2018.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address4450 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2339
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Sep 21, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 20, 2018
Transfer Doc0000028860
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 21, 2018
Property Address4450 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2339
Document Number0000028860
Instrument DateSep 20, 2018
Instrument28860
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address4450 MERLIN WAY SOQUEL CA 950732339, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2339

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 21, 2018
Property Address4450 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2339
Document Number0000028861
Instrument DateSep 20, 2018
Instrument28861
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4450 MERLIN WAY SOQUEL CA 950732339, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2339

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 4450 Merlin Way was $6,968 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$478,353 (+2%) Land $175,719 Building $302,634
2025$6,968.00 Homeowner's exemption$468,973 Land $172,273 Building $296,700
2023$6,278.00 (+1.77%) Homeowner's exemption$450,762 Land $165,584 Building $285,178$1,353,330
2022$6,169.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4450 Merlin Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 4450 Merlin Way is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of 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 Likelihood0.03% 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 330 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (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: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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