Santa Cruz County property record for 5493 Ball Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,358 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,245,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,893 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-055-04 |
| Primary APN | 037-055-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,358 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 210 sqft |
| Patio Area | 210 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5493 BALL DR |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTEREY BAY HEIGHTS 01 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5493 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORNERSTONE MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20268874 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021699 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5493 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2706 |
| Document Number | 0000008874 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $138,319.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5493 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2706 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000008875, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268875 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5493 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2706 |
| Document Number | 0000046014 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0046014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,111.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5493 BALL DR, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2706 |
| Document Number | 0000046015 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0046015 |
| Name | FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,093,256 (+2%) Land $874,605 Building $218,651 | ||
| 2025 | $13,893.00 (+7.26%) | $1,071,820 (+4.04%) Land $857,456 Building $214,364 | |
| 2024 | $12,953.00 (+2.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,664.00 (+1.21%) | $1,030,200 Land $824,160 Building $206,040 | $982,350 |
| 2022 | $12,512.00 |
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 | 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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