4459 Hilltop Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 4459 Hilltop Rd, Soquel, CA 95073 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Square Footage2,474 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,629 sqft (0.244 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,125,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$13,702.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN102-181-65
Alternative APN
  • 102-181-65-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,474 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,914 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area10,629 sqft (0.244 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area440 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4459 HILLTOP RD
CitySOQUEL
StateCA
Zip95073-2310
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPG 609 PCL 420
Legal SubdivisionMORRIS & LUCY NEGRO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2005
Census Tract121100

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 102-181-65

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4459 HILLTOP RD, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2310
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Nov 20, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Apr 13, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 20, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201936168
Prior Transfer DateAug 30, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000055200
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address4459 HILLTOP RD, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2310
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4459 HILLTOP RD, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2310

Mortgage

Document Number0000041873
DateOct 15, 2020
Instrument2020-0041873
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2050

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 20, 2019
Property Address4459 HILLTOP RD, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2310
Document Number0000036168
Instrument DateNov 19, 2019
Instrument36168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 09, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,237.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address4459 HILLTOP RD SOQUEL CA 950732310, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2310

Mortgage

Document Number36169
DateNov 20, 2019
Instrument36169
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeVeterans Administration Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 19, 2049

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 13, 2018
Property Address4459 HILLTOP RD, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2310
Document Number0000011087
Instrument DateApr 11, 2018
Instrument11087
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,197.90
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4459 HILLTOP RD SOQUEL CA 950732310, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2310

Mortgage

Document Number11088
DateApr 13, 2018
Instrument11088
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 12, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 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

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,254,959 (+2%) Land $752,975 Building $501,984
2025$13,702.00 (+9.01%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$1,230,352 (+4.04%) Land $738,211 Building $492,141
2023$12,570.00 (+0.52%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$1,182,576 Land $709,546 Building $473,030$1,165,410
2022$12,505.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 32% of the US · above 19% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,778 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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