Santa Cruz County property record for 5436 Ball Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,183 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,267 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $18,437 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-054-28 |
| Primary APN | 037-054-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,183 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,554 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,267 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 371 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5436 BALL DR |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTEREY BAY HEIGHTS 01 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5436 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2023 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| May 25, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202324687 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035775 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5436 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000024687 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0024687 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,595.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5436 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000024688 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0024688 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11.7% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 11.7% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5436 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000009259 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0009259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $872.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 162 WOLVERINE WAY, SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066-5120 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| 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 | $1,508,580 (+2%) Land $988,380 Building $520,200 | ||
| 2025 | $18,437.00 (+436.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,479,000 (+679.62%) Land $969,000 Building $510,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,435.00 (+2.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $189,707 Land $22,792 Building $166,915 | $723,960 |
| 2022 | $3,347.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 617 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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