Santa Cruz County property record for 945 Columbus Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,578 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $825,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $13,485 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale Feb 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-221-17 |
| Primary APN | 036-221-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,578 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,019 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,621 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 235 sqft |
| Patio Area | 235 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 945 COLUMBUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | CAPITOLA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95010-2309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFFWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of September 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12890 PIERCE RD, SARATOGA, CA 95070-3714 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200835393 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000063323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 945 COLUMBUS DR, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2309 |
| Document Number | 0000009667 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0009667 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12890 PIERCE RD, 12890, SARATOGA, CA 95070-3714 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 945 COLUMBUS DR, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2309 |
| Document Number | 0000009666 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0009666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 12890 PIERCE RD, SARATOGA, CA 95070-3714 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 945 COLUMBUS DR, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2309 |
| Document Number | 0000009665 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0009665 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 12890 PIERCE RD, SARATOGA, CA 95070-3714 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 945 COLUMBUS DR, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2309 |
| Document Number | 0000009664 |
| Map Reference | VOL 45 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0009664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12890 PIERCE RD, 12890, SARATOGA, CA 95070-3714 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
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 | $1,083,654 (-18.28%) Land $656,760 Building $426,894 | ||
| 2025 | $13,485.00 (+7.31%) | $1,325,979 (+29.85%) Land $920,067 Building $405,912 | |
| 2024 | $12,566.00 (+2.2%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,295.00 (+1.14%) | $1,021,152 Land $618,880 Building $402,272 | $1,352,610 |
| 2022 | $12,157.00 |
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
| 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.
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