Santa Cruz County property record for 140 Paseo Ballena, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,094 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,657 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $925,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,261 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 054-611-19 |
| Primary APN | 054-611-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,094 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,369 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,657 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 275 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 140 PASEO BALLENA |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEASCAPE BEACH ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2460 PORTERFIELD CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3945 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202118010 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 140 PASEO BALLENA, APTOS, CA 95003-5614 |
| Document Number | 0000018010 |
| Map Reference | MB 48 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0018010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,017.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2460 PORTERFIELD CT, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040-3945 |
| Document Number | 0000018011 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0018011 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,021,275 (+2%) Land $765,956 Building $255,319 | ||
| 2025 | $13,261.00 (+13.73%) | $1,001,249 (+4.04%) Land $750,937 Building $250,312 | |
| 2023 | $11,660.00 (+2.12%) | $962,371 Land $721,778 Building $240,593 | |
| 2022 | $11,418.00 | ||
| 2021 | $814,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 62 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1998–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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