Santa Cruz County property record for 949 Columbus Dr, Capitola, CA 95010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,868 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,157 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 036-221-16 |
| Primary APN | 036-221-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| 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 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 108 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 949 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 | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 121801 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 036-221-16
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 COLUMBUS DR, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-2309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022337 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $173,014 (+2%) Land $48,270 Building $124,744 | ||
| 2025 | $3,157.00 (+14.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,622 (+4.04%) Land $47,324 Building $122,298 | |
| 2023 | $2,764.00 (+2.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,034 Land $45,486 Building $117,548 | $1,872,360 |
| 2022 | $2,692.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile USA, Verizon, Xfinity.
Based on FCC filings for 333 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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