Santa Cruz County property record for 1521 Valencia Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 25.9 acres (1,131,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,730 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-132-61 |
| Primary APN | 041-132-61 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,131,994 sqft |
|---|
| Street Address | 1521 VALENCIA RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-9782 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
1521 Valencia Rd, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 410 BARNSLEY PL, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062-3902 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20168860 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070217 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1521 Valencia Rd was $4,730.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $410,541 (+2%) Land $410,541 | |
| 2025 | $4,730.00 | $402,491 Land $402,491 |
| 2023 | $4,280.00 (+1.71%) | $386,862 Land $386,862 |
| 2022 | $4,208.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1521 Valencia Rd 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 1521 Valencia Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 66% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, Spectrum, Xfinity.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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