Santa Cruz County property record for 5496 Silver Birch Ln, Soquel, CA 95073
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,943 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-181-25 |
| Primary APN | 037-181-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5496 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 3 PG 45 PCL 58 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP |
| 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 | 5496 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| May 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BAY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20108620 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052967 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5496 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000029419 |
| Map Reference | MB 45 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0029419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5496 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5496 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000028533 |
| Map Reference | MB 45 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0028533 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5496 SILVER BIRCH LN, SOQUEL, CA 95073-2846 |
| Document Number | 0000028534 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0028534 |
| Name | BAY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 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 | $501,674 (+2%) Land $301,004 Building $200,670 | ||
| 2025 | $6,943.00 (+10.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $491,837 (+4.04%) Land $295,102 Building $196,735 | |
| 2023 | $6,259.00 (+1.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $472,739 Land $283,643 Building $189,096 | |
| 2022 | $6,157.00 | ||
| 2021 | $693,810 |
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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