OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2016 for $1M

$1,629,251

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,578/mo

•

2,013

sq ft

4445 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 95073

About this home

This is the gorgeous, single-level, like-new home you have been dreaming of. Every element of this home is upscale and custom. The curb appeal is top-notch & the pride of ownership is immediately apparent. Enter your dream home & you will be greeted by a lovely formal living room with vaulted ceilings & a cozy fireplace. Meander through the abode & you will be in awe of the beautiful, spacious kitchen appointed with only the best appliances & surfaces & island eating bar. The great room design gracefully flows into a warm, inviting family room & an elegant formal dining room. The over-sized windows showcase a magnificent yard for entertaining or relaxing. Enjoy the outdoor California lifestyle in your backyard retreat featuring masonry patios, outdoor kitchen, top-of-the line grill, custom outdoor gas fireplace, spa & fountain. No expense was spared in this well-loved home & grounds. This gem is a rare opportunity. See it before it's gone.

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

6,534 sq ftLot Size

$809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Melody Russell •DRE #01743923 • KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Contact: 831-332-3975

Bought with Jane Badeaux •DRE #00951298 • Monterey Bay Properties

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81595730

Redfin Estimate

$1,629,251

$609K since sold in September 2016$44K since September

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This home's estimate is 15.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,680,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,854 sq ft
4220 Trotter St, Capitola, CA 95010
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,380,400
B
3 beds2 baths2,037 sq ft
3250 Mulberry Dr, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD SEP 22, 2026
$1,400,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,743 sq ft
4920 Thurber Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,265,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,654 sq ft
5004 Thurber Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,560,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,364 sq ft
3677 Paper Mill Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,195,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,664 sq ft
2430 Camden Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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Market trends in 95073, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$444 MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$230,000
1 bed1 bath500 sq ft
4300 Soquel Dr #76, Soquel, CA 95073
3D WALKTHROUGH
$600,000
3 beds2 baths1,248 sq ft
2630 Orchard St #27, Soquel, CA 95073
$1,249,000
4 beds3 baths2,432 sq ft
4760 Soquel Creek Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
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Sale history for 4445 Merlin Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,085 (+7.2%)

$828,658 + $355,140

$1,183,798

2024

$14,070 (+2.2%)

$812,411 + $348,176

$1,160,587

2023

$13,761 (+1.2%)

$812,411 + $348,176

$1,160,587

2022

$13,599 (+3.2%)

$796,480 + $341,349

$1,137,829

2021

$13,178 (+1.0%)

$780,864 + $334,656

$1,115,520

2020

$13,044 (+2.4%)

$765,553 + $328,093

$1,093,646

2019

$12,738 (+1.6%)

$757,702 + $324,729

$1,082,431

2018

$12,537 (+1.2%)

$742,847 + $318,362

$1,061,209

2017

$12,383 (+210.4%)

$714,000 + $306,000

$1,020,000

2016

$3,989 (+4.5%)

$714,000 + $306,000

$1,020,000

2015

$3,817 (+2.2%)

$87,509 + $192,532

$280,041

2014

$3,734 (−0.1%)

$84,507 + $185,925

$270,432

2013

$3,739 (+2.0%)

$84,507 + $185,925

$270,432

2012

$3,665 (+2.4%)

$84,125 + $185,085

$269,210

2011

$3,580 (+1.3%)

$82,475 + $181,456

$263,931

2010

$3,536 (+0.3%)

$80,858 + $177,898

$258,756

2009

$3,526 (+3.1%)

$80,254 + $176,568

$256,822

2008

$3,419

$80,445 + $176,987

$257,432

Tax history for 4445 Merlin Way

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$15,085 (+7.2%)

$828,658 + $355,140

$1,183,798

2024

$14,070 (+2.2%)

$812,411 + $348,176

$1,160,587

2023

$13,761 (+1.2%)

$812,411 + $348,176

$1,160,587

2022

$13,599 (+3.2%)

$796,480 + $341,349

$1,137,829

2021

$13,178 (+1.0%)

$780,864 + $334,656

$1,115,520

2020

$13,044 (+2.4%)

$765,553 + $328,093

$1,093,646

2019

$12,738 (+1.6%)

$757,702 + $324,729

$1,082,431

2018

$12,537 (+1.2%)

$742,847 + $318,362

$1,061,209

2017

$12,383 (+210.4%)

$714,000 + $306,000

$1,020,000

2016

$3,989 (+4.5%)

$714,000 + $306,000

$1,020,000

2015

$3,817 (+2.2%)

$87,509 + $192,532

$280,041

2014

$3,734 (−0.1%)

$84,507 + $185,925

$270,432

2013

$3,739 (+2.0%)

$84,507 + $185,925

$270,432

2012

$3,665 (+2.4%)

$84,125 + $185,085

$269,210

2011

$3,580 (+1.3%)

$82,475 + $181,456

$263,931

2010

$3,536 (+0.3%)

$80,858 + $177,898

$258,756

2009

$3,526 (+3.1%)

$80,254 + $176,568

$256,822

2008

$3,419

$80,445 + $176,987

$257,432

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,534 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

2,013

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10240104

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Formal Entry, Laundry Room
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven (Built-In), Oven Range (Gas), Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator(s), Wine Refrigerator

Interior Features
Laundry: Hookup (Electric)
Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Ceiling Fan
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Garden/Greenbelt, Hills
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Roof: Composition
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinkler(s) (Lawn)

Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Amenities: Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,013
Special Features: Wheelchair Access

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 564417
Restrictions: Other (See Remarks)

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.15
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-6

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Other (See Remarks)
HOA Amenities: RV/ Boat Storage
HOA Fee: $33
HOA Name: Evergreen Estates HOA

School Information
Elementary School: Soquel Elementary
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
Middle School: New Brighton Middle
High School: Soquel High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High

Location Information
From Hwy 1, exit Porter/Bay Ave exit, turn onto Porter St, go straight for 1.2 miles, Porter St turns into Old San Jose Rd. Turn left onto Merlin Way.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,013
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10240104

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Soquel Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

6/10

New Brighton Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

7/10

Soquel High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Soquel, CA • 95073

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In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.55M – $1.87M

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Home values near 4445 Merlin Way

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4433 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1934 Sq. Ft.	$1,176,752
4457 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2323 Sq. Ft.	$1,574,951

Address	Redfin Estimate
4439 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2134 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,534
4463 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$1,497,892

Address	Redfin Estimate
4451 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$1,610,151
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