Santa Cruz County property record for 4475 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 95073 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,263 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.139 acres (6,055 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,225,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $16,699 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Line of Credit Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-401-09 |
| Primary APN | 102-401-09 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,263 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,767 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,055 sqft (0.139 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 174 sqft |
| Patio Area | 174 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2340 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TR 731 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT NO 731 EVERGREEN ESTATES |
| Legal Tract | 731 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| 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 102-401-09
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 09, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BAY FCU |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Correction Deed · Line of Credit BAY FCU |
| Jul 19, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202028380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 09, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021380 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026706 |
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| Date | Sep 09, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0026706 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CAPITOLA, CA 95010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000028380 |
| Map Reference | MB 68 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0028380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000028381 |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0028381 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000021380 |
| Map Reference | MB 68 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0021380 |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000021381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0021381 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CAPITOLA, CA 95010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 302 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000023586 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0023586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 4475 MERLIN WAY, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2340 |
| Document Number | 0000023587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0023587 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CAPITOLA, CA 95010 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2047 |
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 | $1,352,499 (+2%) Land $879,124 Building $473,375 | ||
| 2025 | $16,699.00 (+9.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,325,980 (+4.04%) Land $861,887 Building $464,093 | |
| 2023 | $15,248.00 (+1.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,274,491 Land $828,419 Building $446,072 | $1,211,580 |
| 2022 | $15,076.00 |
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 3 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force 2 of 3 on primary residences |
| 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.
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