159 Via Medici, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 159 Via Medici, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 2,096 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size	0.138 acres (6,011 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,030,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$14,762 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2019 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`054-142-16`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`054-142-16`
Alternative APN	`054-142-16-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,096 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,576 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1978
Effective Year Built	Effective 1978
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	6,011 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	482 sqft
Patio Area	482 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 VIA MEDICI
City	APTOS
State	CA
Zip	95003-5838
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1-6
Legal Description	TR 602
Legal Subdivision	602 SEASCAPE UN 15
Legal Tract	602
Legal Lot Number	443
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	122203

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	159 VIA MEDICI, APTOS, CA 95003-5838
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 1, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Jun 10, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 9, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202023579
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 7, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000015733
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2020
Property Address	159 VIA MEDICI, APTOS, CA 95003-5838
Document Number	0000023579
Map Reference	VOL 57 PG 49
Instrument Date	Jun 25, 2020
Instrument	2020-0023579
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	159 VIA MEDICI, APTOS, CA 95003-5838

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023580
Date	Jul 1, 2020
Instrument	2020-0023580

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number	0000023581
Date	Jul 1, 2020
Instrument	2020-0023581

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank
Address	TROY, MI 48098

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2019
Property Address	159 VIA MEDICI, APTOS, CA 95003-5838
Document Number	0000015733
Instrument Date	Jun 7, 2019
Instrument	15733
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 26, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	159 VIA MEDICI APTOS CA 950035838, APTOS, CA 95003-5838

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Cruz County
Unified School District	Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,137,203 (+2%) Land $739,182 Building $398,021
2025	$14,762.00 (+13.68%)	$1,114,905 (+4.04%) Land $724,688 Building $390,217
2023	$12,986.00 (+2.12%)	$1,071,612 Land $696,548 Building $375,064	$1,253,520
2022	$12,716.00

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 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	1 in force

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 Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 96% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 448 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.

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