4870 Emerald St, Capitola, CA 95010 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 4870 Emerald St, Capitola, CA 95010 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Square Footage1,750 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,354 sqft (0.077 acres)
GarageAttached, 400 sqft
Last Sale$464,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$14,860.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN034-037-10
Alternative APN
  • 034-037-10-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,750 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,150 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area3,354 sqft (0.077 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area400 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address4870 EMERALD ST
CityCAPITOLA
StateCA
Zip95010-3828
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionOPAL 01
Legal Lot Number410
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1028
Census Tract121701

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 034-037-10

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address23764 HUTCHINSON RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8545
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 23, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 07, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 16, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
Dec 16, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Oct 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 10, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleApr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202121984
Last Transfer DateDec 08, 2021
Transfer Doc0000000673
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address4870 EMERALD ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3828
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23764 HUTCHINSON RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8545

Mortgage

Document Number0000016078
DateMay 23, 2022
Instrument2022-0016078
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2052

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 07, 2022
Property Address4870 EMERALD ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3828
Document Number0000000673
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 40
Instrument DateDec 08, 2021
Instrument2022-0000673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23764 HUTCHINSON RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8545

April 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 16, 2021
Property Address4870 EMERALD ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3828
Document Number0000021984
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 40
Instrument DateApr 05, 2021
Instrument2021-0021984
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$510.40
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address23764 HUTCHINSON RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8545

December 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 16, 2019
Property Address4870 EMERALD ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3828
Document Number0000039692
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 40
Instrument DateDec 11, 2019
Instrument2019-0039692
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address23764 HUTCHINSON RD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8545

Mortgage

Document Number0000039693
DateDec 16, 2019
Instrument2019-0039693
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.62%
Type Change DateJan 01, 2027
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.62%
Max Rate At Change6.62%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate10.6%

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 10, 2019
Property Address4870 EMERALD ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3828
Document Number0000031310
Instrument DateOct 08, 2019
Instrument31310
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address23764 HUTCHINSON RD LOS GATOS CA 950338545, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8545

October 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 10, 2019
Property Address4870 EMERALD ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3828
Document Number0000031309
Instrument DateOct 08, 2019
Instrument31309
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4870 EMERALD ST CAPITOLA CA 950103828, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3828

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
MunicipalityCapitola City
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$1,207,196 (+2%) Land $847,682 Building $359,514
2025$14,860.00 (+7.25%)$1,183,526 (+4.04%) Land $831,061 Building $352,465
2024$13,856.00 (+2.17%)
2023$13,562.00 (+1.09%)$1,137,568 Land $798,790 Building $338,778$1,651,500
2022$13,416.00

Flood & Wildfire

4870 Emerald St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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