Santa Cruz County property record for 5492 Silver Birch Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,066 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.026 acres (1,133 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,858 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Jun 2023 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-181-23 |
| Primary APN | 037-181-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,066 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,466 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,133 sqft (0.026 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5492 SILVER BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-6 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL MAPS 45 PG 58 LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| 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 September 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1179 CAPRI DR, CAMPBELL, CA 95008-6004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Aug 3, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202619483 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011350 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5492 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000019483 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $108,878.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1179 CAPRI DR, CAMPBELL, CA 95008-6004 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5492 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000011350 |
| Map Reference | MB 45 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0011350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 702 SAN JUAN DR, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-6979 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 5492 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 SAN JUAN DR, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-6979 |
| Document Number | 0000016407 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0016407 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5492 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000002744 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $808.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 702 SAN JUAN DR FRIDAY HARBOR WA 982506979, FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 98250-6979 |
| Document Number | 2745 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2745 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2049 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5492 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000023902 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 23902 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 1600 APTOS CA 950011600, APTOS, CA 95001-1600 |
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 | $836,304 (+2%) Land $625,806 Building $210,498 | ||
| 2025 | $10,858.00 (+9.91%) | $819,906 (+4.04%) Land $613,535 Building $206,371 | |
| 2023 | $9,879.00 (+1.28%) | $788,068 (+2%) Land $589,711 Building $198,357 | $771,030 |
| 2022 | $9,754.00 | $772,616 Land $578,148 Building $194,468 |
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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