Santa Cruz County property record for 1280 Trout Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $367,000 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,879 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-091-07 |
| Primary APN | 041-091-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,525 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,865 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,850 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Deck Area | 537 sqft |
| Patio Area | 537 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1280 TROUT GULCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST GLEN 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
1280 Trout Gulch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2002.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 TROUT GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-3004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200234791 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 8, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000087666 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1280 Trout Gulch Rd was $6,879 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 | $553,016 (+2%) Land $331,809 Building $221,207 | ||
| 2025 | $6,879.00 Homeowner's exemption | $542,173 Land $325,303 Building $216,870 | |
| 2023 | $6,265.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $521,119 Land $312,671 Building $208,448 | $647,190 |
| 2022 | $6,153.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1280 Trout Gulch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 1280 Trout Gulch Rd is low, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 221 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 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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