Hidden Jewell of Soquel! Location Location Location. Great price! Amazing backyard. Large & private w/ beautiful redwood, cedar & oaks. Wrap around decks. Backs up to Soquel Creek. Beautiful updates include DuChateau hardwood floors on main level, new carpet, renovated bathrooms, new lighting throughout, LED recessed lighting downstairs, new walls, paint & insulation, new furnace & duct work. Walk to restaurants, grocery store, coffee shops & schools. Capitola Village and beach just one mile down Wharf Rd.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeremy Larson•DRE #01940532• The Brokerage
Contact: 831-212-5360
Bought with Debra McGranahan•DRE #01429864• David Lyng Real Estate
Enjoy this 2,228 sqft urban retreat in a creekside garden setting on a 16,000 sqft lot. Large windows & doors give views of seasonal wild roses, fruit trees and abundant wild birds frequenting the creekside. Remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, large deep sink, maple cabinets & 5 burner gas stove. 4 bdrm, 2bath single home or, TRANSFORM into a 3 bdrm 1 bath home with rental Studio apartment.
Public Records
May 1, 1987
Sold
$162,500
$73/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 29, 1975
Sold
$44,000
$20/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,146 (+6.7%)
$563,961 + $375,974
$939,935
2024
$12,322 (+2.6%)
$552,903 + $368,602
$921,505
2023
$12,010 (+1.6%)
$552,903 + $368,602
$921,505
2022
$11,826 (+3.6%)
$542,062 + $361,375
$903,437
2021
$11,417 (+1.3%)
$531,433 + $354,289
$885,722
2020
$11,275 (+2.4%)
$521,013 + $347,342
$868,355
2019
$11,012 (+1.8%)
$515,671 + $343,780
$859,451
2018
$10,814 (+1.5%)
$505,559 + $337,040
$842,599
2017
$10,654 (+14.1%)
$485,928 + $323,952
$809,880
2016
$9,338 (+2.5%)
$485,928 + $323,952
$809,880
2015
$9,106 (+2.1%)
$440,020 + $293,346
$733,366
2014
$8,921 (+105.8%)
$424,920 + $283,280
$708,200
2013
$4,336 (+0.6%)
$424,920 + $283,280
$708,200
2012
$4,308 (+2.5%)
$118,914 + $163,734
$282,648
2011
$4,205 (+1.8%)
$116,583 + $160,523
$277,106
2010
$4,129 (+0.5%)
$114,297 + $157,375
$271,672
2009
$4,107 (+3.3%)
$113,443 + $156,199
$269,642
2008
$3,977
$113,712 + $156,570
$270,282
Tax history for 4540 Soquel Wharf Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,146 (+6.7%)
$563,961 + $375,974
$939,935
2024
$12,322 (+2.6%)
$552,903 + $368,602
$921,505
2023
$12,010 (+1.6%)
$552,903 + $368,602
$921,505
2022
$11,826 (+3.6%)
$542,062 + $361,375
$903,437
2021
$11,417 (+1.3%)
$531,433 + $354,289
$885,722
2020
$11,275 (+2.4%)
$521,013 + $347,342
$868,355
2019
$11,012 (+1.8%)
$515,671 + $343,780
$859,451
2018
$10,814 (+1.5%)
$505,559 + $337,040
$842,599
2017
$10,654 (+14.1%)
$485,928 + $323,952
$809,880
2016
$9,338 (+2.5%)
$485,928 + $323,952
$809,880
2015
$9,106 (+2.1%)
$440,020 + $293,346
$733,366
2014
$8,921 (+105.8%)
$424,920 + $283,280
$708,200
2013
$4,336 (+0.6%)
$424,920 + $283,280
$708,200
2012
$4,308 (+2.5%)
$118,914 + $163,734
$282,648
2011
$4,205 (+1.8%)
$116,583 + $160,523
$277,106
2010
$4,129 (+0.5%)
$114,297 + $157,375
$271,672
2009
$4,107 (+3.3%)
$113,443 + $156,199
$269,642
2008
$3,977
$113,712 + $156,570
$270,282
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
2,228
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
03021124
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room Information
Office Area
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Interior Features
Laundry: Hookup (Washer/Dryer)
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Tar and Gravel
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,228
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 363132
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-6-GH
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Primary Meter
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Soquel Union Elementary
High School District: Santa Cruz City High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,228
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 03021124
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Soquel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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New Brighton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Soquel High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
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
$1.55M – $1.88M
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