Santa Cruz County property record for 501 Hill St, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 917 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.02 acres (871 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $382,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,704 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-022-38 |
| Primary APN | 036-022-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 917 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,279 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 871 sqft (0.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 362 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 HILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-3606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | UNIT 2 LOT A |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOLA |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 121802 |
501 Hill St, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6015 CROSSFIELD CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-1523 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201152520 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021721 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 501 HILL ST, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3606 |
| Document Number | 0000021721 |
| Map Reference | MB 46 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0021721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 6015 CROSSFIELD CT, SAN JOSE, CA 95120-1523 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Hill St was $6,704.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Capitola City |
| 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 | $490,051 (+2%) Land $294,031 Building $196,020 | ||
| 2025 | $6,704.00 | $480,442 Land $288,265 Building $192,177 | |
| 2023 | $6,058.00 (+1.42%) | $461,786 Land $277,072 Building $184,714 | $809,280 |
| 2022 | $5,973.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Hill St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 501 Hill St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 757 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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