Santa Cruz County property record for 5480 Silver Birch Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,681 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.556 acres (24,219 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $13,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Aug 2022 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-181-13 |
| Primary APN | 037-181-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,681 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,212 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,219 sqft (0.556 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 531 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 427 sqft |
| Patio Area | 427 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | PM29 42 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 122005 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BETHPAGE FCU |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORONA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200029938 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025090 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000042495 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0042495 |
| Name | CHERRY CREEK MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Title Company | MEMBERS TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, MEMBERS TITLE COMPANY OF CA |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000022454 |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0022454 |
| Name | BETHPAGE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BETHPAGE, NY 11714 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 28, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000945 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0000945 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 28, 2047 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000051353 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 51353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1535 CAPITOLA CA 950101535, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-1535 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000037615 |
| Map Reference | VOL 29 PG 42 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0037615 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000037616 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-0037616 |
| Name | CORONA MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CORONA, CA 92880 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000037652 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5480 SILVER BIRCH LN SOQUEL CA 950732846, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
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 | $1,097,412 (+2%) Land $548,706 Building $548,706 | ||
| 2025 | $13,860.00 (+9.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,075,894 (+4.04%) Land $537,947 Building $537,947 | |
| 2023 | $12,631.00 (+1.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,034,116 Land $517,058 Building $517,058 | $1,435,050 |
| 2022 | $12,477.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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