Santa Cruz County property record for 126 Montero Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,326 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,919 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $649,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,388 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-031-06 |
| Primary APN | 041-031-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,326 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,673 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,919 sqft (0.067 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 347 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 126 MONTERO CT |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3462 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
126 Montero Ct, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 MONTERO CT, APTOS, CA 95003-3462 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200563704 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000011317 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 Montero Ct was $11,388 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 | $904,656 (+2%) Land $542,793 Building $361,863 | ||
| 2025 | $11,388.00 Homeowner's exemption | $886,917 Land $532,150 Building $354,767 | |
| 2023 | $10,342.00 (+2.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $852,477 Land $511,486 Building $340,991 | $744,570 |
| 2022 | $10,121.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Montero Ct 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 126 Montero Ct is low, with a 0.05% 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 | 0.05% 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.
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