Santa Cruz County property record for 5450 Ball Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,812 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $949,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $12,714 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-054-20 |
| Primary APN | 037-054-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,812 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 270 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5450 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 SUB #1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
5450 Ball Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5450 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENTAGON FCU |
| Oct 5, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202318985 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018984 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 5450 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | UNKNOWN, DOMA ESCROW SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5450 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000001916 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0001916 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5450 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000018985 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018985 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,043.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5450 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2707 |
| Document Number | 0000018986 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018986 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5450 Ball Dr was $12,714.
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 | $987,340 (+2%) Land $740,505 Building $246,835 | ||
| 2025 | $12,714.00 | $967,980 Land $725,985 Building $241,995 | |
| 2023 | $4,120.00 (+2.28%) | $245,612 Land $109,533 Building $136,079 | $827,730 |
| 2022 | $4,028.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5450 Ball Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 5450 Ball Dr 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 | 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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