The moment you arrive at this turn-key 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, you'll fall in love with its excellent curb appeal, highlighted by a stamped concrete patio. This welcoming space is perfect for enjoying a beverage and greeting your neighbors. Many upgrades include a recently renovated kitchen with matching stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, hardwood flooring in the common areas, and newer carpet in the well-sized bedrooms. Gardening enthusiasts will adore the meandering pathways that showcase the established flower garden. Raised beds are dotted throughout the backyard and are an ideal location for a vegetable or herb garden. A matching patio in the backyard is perfect for dining al fresco with guests. Just across the street you will find an expansive green belt, ideal for outdoor activities. Additional parking for oversized vehicles or boats can be found at the end of the block. Close to Anna Jean Cummings Park, downtown Soquel, and Capitola Villagean excellent location for commuters with a quick drive up San Jose Soquel Rd to Summit Rd.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
6,621 sq ftLot Size
$912Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by The The Madani Team•DRE #70010074• Room Real Estate
Contact: 831-234-6683
Bought with Ray Conti•DRE #01945495• Coldwell Banker Realty
SINGLE LEVEL IN BEAUTIFUL EVERGREEN ESTATES. PRIV. COURTYARD ENTRY LANDSCAPED TO PERFECTION. EX. COND. W/ UPGRADES THRU-OUT. SPACIOUS FLOOR PLAN W/ WOOD FLOORS. PRIVATE PARK, RV & BOAT STORAGE LOT. GREAT COMMUTE LOCATION AND 5 MIN. TO BEACH. .. .
Public Records
Jul 23, 1986
Sold
$180,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1982
Sold
$40,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,756 (+57.7%)
$1,095,000 + $405,000
$1,500,000
2024
$11,895 (+2.3%)
$576,246 + $384,164
$960,410
2023
$11,624 (+1.3%)
$576,246 + $384,164
$960,410
2022
$11,477 (+3.4%)
$564,947 + $376,631
$941,578
2021
$11,100 (+1.1%)
$553,870 + $369,246
$923,116
2020
$10,982 (+2.4%)
$543,009 + $362,006
$905,015
2019
$10,725 (+1.6%)
$537,442 + $358,294
$895,736
2018
$10,551 (+1.4%)
$526,904 + $351,269
$878,173
2017
$10,407 (+10.3%)
$506,443 + $337,629
$844,072
2016
$9,432 (+6.5%)
$506,443 + $337,629
$844,072
2015
$8,854 (+10.0%)
$473,490 + $315,656
$789,146
2014
$8,050 (+14.3%)
$402,421 + $268,279
$670,700
2013
$7,042 (+3.6%)
$402,421 + $268,279
$670,700
2012
$6,799 (−3.8%)
$343,949 + $229,299
$573,248
2011
$7,065 (−3.5%)
$330,720 + $220,480
$551,200
2010
$7,324
$347,256 + $231,504
$578,760
2009
$7,320 (−16.3%)
$363,792 + $242,528
$606,320
2008
$8,744
$363,792 + $242,528
$606,320
Tax history for 4463 Merlin Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,756 (+57.7%)
$1,095,000 + $405,000
$1,500,000
2024
$11,895 (+2.3%)
$576,246 + $384,164
$960,410
2023
$11,624 (+1.3%)
$576,246 + $384,164
$960,410
2022
$11,477 (+3.4%)
$564,947 + $376,631
$941,578
2021
$11,100 (+1.1%)
$553,870 + $369,246
$923,116
2020
$10,982 (+2.4%)
$543,009 + $362,006
$905,015
2019
$10,725 (+1.6%)
$537,442 + $358,294
$895,736
2018
$10,551 (+1.4%)
$526,904 + $351,269
$878,173
2017
$10,407 (+10.3%)
$506,443 + $337,629
$844,072
2016
$9,432 (+6.5%)
$506,443 + $337,629
$844,072
2015
$8,854 (+10.0%)
$473,490 + $315,656
$789,146
2014
$8,050 (+14.3%)
$402,421 + $268,279
$670,700
2013
$7,042 (+3.6%)
$402,421 + $268,279
$670,700
2012
$6,799 (−3.8%)
$343,949 + $229,299
$573,248
2011
$7,065 (−3.5%)
$330,720 + $220,480
$551,200
2010
$7,324
$347,256 + $231,504
$578,760
2009
$7,320 (−16.3%)
$363,792 + $242,528
$606,320
2008
$8,744
$363,792 + $242,528
$606,320
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Bathroom Description: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tub
Room Information
Attic, Formal Entry, Storage, Utility Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hookups (Gas), Microwave, Oven (Self Cleaning), Oven Range
Interior Features
Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Vinyl/Linoleum, Wood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter, In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shake
Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) (Auto)
Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,700
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 145437
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.152
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-6
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Walls Insulated
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public, Water Softener (Owned)
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
Fees Include: Maintenance (Road), Sewer
HOA Fee: $70
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
HOA Name: Shoreline Property Management
School Information
Elementary School: Soquel Elementary
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School: Santa Cruz High
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Location Information
Directions: From Soquel, head north on Porter St, continue onto Soquel San Jose Rd, and then turn left onto Merlin Way. 4463 Merlin Way will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,055
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,621 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10240107
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Soquel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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8 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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13 unhealthy days expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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