Santa Cruz County property record for 119 San Benito Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,051 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $562,500 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $10,929 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-093-02 |
| Primary APN | 042-093-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,051 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 896 sqft |
| Patio Area | 896 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 119 SAN BENITO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4 |
| Legal Description | BLK D LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEACLIFF PARK SUB #8 |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
119 San Benito Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 SAN BENITO AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200236702 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000064839 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 119 SAN BENITO AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4414 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 SAN BENITO AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4414 |
| Document Number | 0000044602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0044602 |
| Name | PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PORTLAND, OR 97209 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 119 San Benito Ave was $10,929 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $847,608 (+2%) Land $602,744 Building $244,864 | ||
| 2025 | $10,929.00 Homeowner's exemption | $830,986 Land $590,924 Building $240,062 | |
| 2023 | $9,907.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $798,718 Land $567,978 Building $230,740 | $1,065,420 |
| 2022 | $9,687.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 119 San Benito Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 57 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 57 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 119 San Benito Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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