4477 Cortez Dr, Soquel, CA 95073 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 4477 Cortez Dr, Soquel, CA 95073

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,607 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.148 acres (6,447 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$275,000 (Apr 1997)
Tax Bill$6,728 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN102-222-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN102-222-20
Alternative APN
  • 102-222-20-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,607 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,070 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,447 sqft (0.148 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area463 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4477 CORTEZ DR
CitySOQUEL
StateCA
Zip95073-2302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal SubdivisionSOQUEL HIGHLANDS
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract121100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address4477 CORTEZ DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2302
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 30, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199719016
Last Transfer DateNov 6, 2002
Transfer Doc0000081626
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$456,852 (+2%) Land $228,426 Building $228,426
2025$6,728.00 (+11.06%) Homeowner's exemption$447,896 (+4.04%) Land $223,948 Building $223,948
2023$6,058.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption$430,504 Land $215,252 Building $215,252$1,136,880
2022$5,950.00

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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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