Santa Cruz County property record for 5494 Silver Birch Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 805 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.054 acres (2,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $437,500 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,892 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-181-24 |
| Primary APN | 037-181-24 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 805 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,205 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,352 sqft (0.054 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 | 5494 SILVER BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | SOQUEL |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95073-2846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5494 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 21, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200957622 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 5494 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5494 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000018613 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0018613 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5494 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000015243 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 5494 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 | $576,032 (+2%) Land $345,620 Building $230,412 | ||
| 2025 | $7,892.00 (+10.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $564,737 (+4.04%) Land $338,843 Building $225,894 | |
| 2023 | $7,144.00 (+0.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $542,808 Land $325,685 Building $217,123 | $769,320 |
| 2022 | $7,114.00 |
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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