Santa Cruz County property record for 916 Balboa Ave, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,868 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.198 acres (8,625 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,559 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2026 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-231-05 |
| Primary APN | 036-231-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,309 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,625 sqft (0.198 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 916 BALBOA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-2304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TRACT 471 LOT 122 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFFWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Tract | 471 |
| Legal Lot Number | 122 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 916 BALBOA AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PACIFIC HORIZON BANCORP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Affidavit of Death of Trustee, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202615934 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042802 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 916 BALBOA AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2304 |
| Document Number | 0000015934 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615934 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 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 | $177,760.00 |
| 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 | 916 BALBOA AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2304 |
| Document Number | 0000015935, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615935 |
| Name | PACIFIC HORIZON BANCORP |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.53% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 916 BALBOA AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2304 |
| Document Number | 0000015933 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615933 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 305 S BALD HEAD WYND, 51, BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC 28461-5179 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 916 BALBOA AVE, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2304 |
| Document Number | 0000015932 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 S BALD HEAD WYND, 51, BALD HEAD ISLAND, NC 28461-5179 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Municipality | Capitola City |
| 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 | $109,400 (+2%) Land $37,206 Building $72,194 | ||
| 2025 | $2,559.00 (+15.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $107,254 (+4.04%) Land $36,476 Building $70,778 | |
| 2023 | $2,221.00 (+3.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $103,090 Land $35,060 Building $68,030 | $1,872,360 |
| 2022 | $2,154.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 333 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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