Santa Cruz County property record for 125 McDonald Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,753 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.519 acres (22,608 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,058 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-261-05 |
| Primary APN | 041-261-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,753 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,593 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,608 sqft (0.519 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 840 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 125 MCDONALD RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-9622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | MAP E5 974 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
125 McDonald Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 125 MCDONALD RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200028171 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 28, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038021 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 125 McDonald Rd was $6,058 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 | $509,514 (+2%) Land $305,707 Building $203,807 | ||
| 2025 | $6,058.00 Homeowner's exemption | $499,523 Land $299,713 Building $199,810 | |
| 2023 | $5,490.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $480,126 Land $288,075 Building $192,051 | $865,260 |
| 2022 | $5,386.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 125 McDonald Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 125 McDonald Rd is low, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CENTRAL WATER DISTRICT serves 2,726 people · EPA ID CA4410018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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