Santa Cruz County property record for 138 Vista Mar Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,525 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,539 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-214-13 |
| Primary APN | 040-214-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,525 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 138 VISTA MAR CT |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | MAP J6 973 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTE TOYON 01 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
138 Vista Mar Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2000.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 VISTA MAR CT, APTOS, CA 95003-3934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033979 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Vista Mar Ct was $4,539 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 | $271,509 (+2%) Land $116,238 Building $155,271 | ||
| 2025 | $4,539.00 Homeowner's exemption | $266,185 Land $113,958 Building $152,227 | |
| 2023 | $4,027.00 (+3.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $255,849 Land $109,533 Building $146,316 | $890,550 |
| 2022 | $3,907.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Vista Mar Ct 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 138 Vista Mar Ct is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · lower than 74% 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 | 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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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