137 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 137 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,017 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size0.286 acres (12,458 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,612,500 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$21,546 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Line of Credit
Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053-172-04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-172-04
Alternative APN
  • 053-172-04-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area3,017 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,529 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area12,458 sqft (0.286 acres)
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area512 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypeSpa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Deck Area124 sqft
Patio Area124 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address137 ZANZIBAR DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5540
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 1304 SEASCAPE UPLANDS
Legal Lot Number93
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract122202

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address137 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5540
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Apr 1, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 21, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202011102
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address137 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5540
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2022
Title CompanyER ATLAS NATIONAL TIT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001111
DateJan 11, 2022
Instrument2022-0001111
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
Term360 Months
DueJan 21, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 1, 2020
Property Address137 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5540
Document Number0000011102
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument2020-0011102
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address137 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5540

Mortgage

Document Number0000011103
DateApr 1, 2020
Instrument2020-0011103
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number0000011104
DateApr 1, 2020
Instrument2020-0011104
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,798,775 (+2%) Land $1,079,265 Building $719,510
2025$21,546.00 (+9.49%)$1,763,505 (+4.04%) Land $1,058,103 Building $705,402
2023$19,678.00 (+1.99%)$1,695,025 Land $1,017,015 Building $678,010$1,710,000
2022$19,294.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMar 2016 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.

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