Santa Cruz County property record for 516 Capitola Ave, Apt A, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 763 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,441 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,562 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 035-094-18 |
| Primary APN | 035-094-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 763 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,441 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 516 CAPITOLA AVE, A |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-3275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOLA 08 |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 121802 |
516 Capitola Ave, Apt A is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2026.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518B CAPITOLA AVE, B, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2750 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000005454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Capitola Ave, Apt A was $6,562, up 55.1% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $337,544 (+2%) Land $198,056 Building $139,488 | |
| 2025 | $6,562.00 (+55.06%) | $330,926 Land $194,173 Building $136,753 |
| 2024 | $4,232.00 (-16.91%) | |
| 2023 | $5,093.00 (-7.65%) | $318,076 Land $186,633 Building $131,443 |
| 2022 | $5,515.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 516 Capitola Ave, Apt A in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 516 Capitola Ave, Apt A is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 822 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Xfinity.
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