Santa Cruz County property record for 144 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,057 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.313 acres (13,634 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,753 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-371-03 |
| Primary APN | 041-371-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,057 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,634 sqft (0.313 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Deck Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,014 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Street Address | 144 BOWEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | TR 266 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEL MAR HEIGHTS UN 01 TR 266 |
| Legal Tract | 266 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 BOWEN AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000051243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 144 BOWEN AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4204 |
| Document Number | 0000051243 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 51243 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 144 BOWEN AVE APTOS CA 950034204, APTOS, CA 95003-4204 |
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 | $380,998 (+2%) Land $167,996 Building $213,002 | ||
| 2025 | $5,753.00 (+11.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $373,528 (+4.04%) Land $164,702 Building $208,826 | |
| 2023 | $5,144.00 (+2.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $359,023 Land $158,306 Building $200,717 | $1,079,190 |
| 2022 | $5,004.00 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile USA.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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