Santa Cruz County property record for 4474 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,578 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,789 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-401-27 |
| Primary APN | 102-401-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,578 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,029 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 451 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 90 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 4474 MERLIN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | EVERGREEN ESTATES TR 731 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 121100 |
4474 Merlin Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2024.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4474 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020457 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4474 Merlin Way was $4,789 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $282,695 (+2%) Land $107,781 Building $174,914 | ||
| 2025 | $4,789.00 Homeowner's exemption | $277,152 Land $105,668 Building $171,484 | |
| 2023 | $4,270.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $266,389 Land $101,564 Building $164,825 | $1,061,910 |
| 2022 | $4,176.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4474 Merlin Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4474 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 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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