137 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 137 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Architecture StyleBungalow
Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Square Footage760 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1,917 sqft (0.044 acres)
Last Sale$680,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$10,531.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042-161-16
Alternative APN
  • 042-161-16-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area760 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area1,917 sqft (0.044 acres)
Deck Area130 sqft Deck
Patio Area130 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemWall Unit Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address137 STEPHEN RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-4646
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK 50 LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS BCH CNTRY CLB PROP 05
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3014
Census Tract122205

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 042-161-16

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address15413 STRATFORD DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-2738
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 15, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 04, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Jan 17, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 17, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 07, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 07, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201643685
Last Transfer DateOct 05, 2020
Transfer Doc0000041911
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 15, 2020
Property Address137 STEPHEN RD, APTOS, CA 95003-4646
Document Number0000041911
Instrument DateOct 05, 2020
Instrument41911
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address15413 STRATFORD DR SAN JOSE CA 951242738, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-2738

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 04, 2020
Property Address137 STEPHEN RD, APTOS, CA 95003-4646
Document Number0000034628
Map ReferenceMB 23 PG 25
Instrument DateAug 28, 2020
Instrument2020-0034628
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address15413 STRATFORD DR, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-2738

Mortgage

Document Number0000034629
DateSep 04, 2020
Instrument2020-0034629
Lender
NameMERIWEST MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 01, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3%
Type Change DateSep 01, 2030
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8%

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 17, 2017
Property Address137 STEPHEN RD, APTOS, CA 95003-4646
Document Number0000001927
Instrument DateDec 29, 2016
Instrument1927
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address15413 STRATFORD DR SAN JOSE CA 951242738, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-2738

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 17, 2017
Property Address137 STEPHEN RD, APTOS, CA 95003-4646
Document Number0000001926
Instrument DateDec 29, 2016
Instrument1926
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address15413 STRATFORD DR SAN JOSE CA 951242738, SAN JOSE, CA 95124-2738

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$804,983 (+2%) Land $692,285 Building $112,698
2025$10,531.00 (+10.35%)$789,199 (+4.04%) Land $678,711 Building $110,488
2023$9,543.00 (+2.27%)$758,553 Land $652,356 Building $106,197$797,130
2022$9,331.00

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