Santa Cruz County property record for 5440 Ball Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,299 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,964 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,473 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Sep 2025 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-054-21 |
| Primary APN | 037-054-21 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,299 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,659 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,964 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5440 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 | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 037-054-21
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1717, APTOS, CA 95001-1717 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit BAY FCU |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| May 01, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Jan 09, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000062526 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5440 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000019547 |
| Map Reference | VOL 25 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0019547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 1717, APTOS, CA 95001-1717 |
| Document Number | 0000019548 |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0019548 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5440 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000019553 |
| Map Reference | VOL 25 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-0019553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1717, APTOS, CA 95001-1717 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5440 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000062526 |
| Map Reference | VOL 25 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0062526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5440 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000062527 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0062527 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2042 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 01, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5440 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000013038 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1717 APTOS CA 950011717, APTOS, CA 95001-1717 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5440 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000012878 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 01, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 177 APTOS CA 950010177, APTOS, CA 95001-0177 |
| Document Number | 12879 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 12879 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 29, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5440 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000000804 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Instrument | 804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5440 BALL DR SOQUEL CA 950732707, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,470 (+2%) Land $14,939 Building $52,531 | ||
| 2025 | $2,473.00 (+15.67%) | $66,147 (+4.04%) Land $14,646 Building $51,501 | |
| 2023 | $2,138.00 (+3.79%) | $63,578 Land $14,077 Building $49,501 | $731,070 |
| 2022 | $2,060.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 617 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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