Santa Cruz County property record for 4469 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,005 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Aug 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,475 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-401-08 |
| Primary APN | 102-401-08 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,005 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4469 MERLIN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | TR 731 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERGREEN ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 731 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 121100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1954, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-1954 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199540232 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5712 / 519 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 9, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000428 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 4469 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0035512 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2047 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $516,830 (+2%) Land $254,178 Building $262,652 | ||
| 2025 | $7,475.00 (+10.76%) | $506,696 (+4.04%) Land $249,194 Building $257,502 | |
| 2023 | $6,749.00 (+1.67%) | $487,020 Land $239,518 Building $247,502 | $1,118,430 |
| 2022 | $6,638.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 330 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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