512 Escalona Dr, Capitola, CA 95010 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 512 Escalona Dr, Capitola, CA 95010

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,213 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,877 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,400,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$13,226 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Sale
Apr 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN036-121-19

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN036-121-19
Alternative APN
  • 036-121-19-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,213 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,597 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,877 sqft (0.089 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area384 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address512 ESCALONA DR
CityCAPITOLA
StateCA
Zip95010-3422
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCAPITOLA
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract121801

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1307 LOS PALOS WAY, SAN JOSE, CA 95118-1837
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 11, 2017Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 24, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20251455
Prior Transfer DateNov 30, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000081758
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJul 27, 2020
Property Address512 ESCALONA DR, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3422
Document Number0000027740
Instrument DateJul 22, 2020
Instrument27740
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$968.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2730 FRESNO ST SANTA CRUZ CA 950625329, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062-5329

April 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 11, 2017
Property Address512 ESCALONA DR, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-3422
Document Number0000011921
Instrument DateMar 17, 2017
Instrument11921
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address418 HERSHNER WAY SAN JOSE CA 95124, SAN JOSE, CA 95124

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,428,000 (+49.91%) Land $1,173,000 Building $255,000
2025$13,226.00 (+18.67%)$952,540 (+4.04%) Land $904,913 Building $47,627
2023$11,145.00 (+1.17%)$915,552 Land $869,774 Building $45,778$923,310
2022$11,016.00

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 24 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies40 units insured
incl. 16 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Most Recent ClaimMar 2011 · river or lake flooding

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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks.

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