160 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 160 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,718 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,490 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$660,000 (Jan 2004)
Tax Bill$8,456 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Mortgage
Apr 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053-171-12

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-171-12
Alternative APN
  • 053-171-12-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,718 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,198 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,490 sqft (0.149 acres)
TerrainSteep
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area276 sqft
Patio Area276 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address160 ZANZIBAR DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5541
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal SubdivisionSEASCAPE UPLANDS TR #1304
Legal Lot Number73
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract122202

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address160 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 14, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Apr 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 15, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20043060
Last Transfer DateOct 5, 2006
Transfer Doc0000059903
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address160 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000023165
DateJul 14, 2017
Instrument2017-0023165
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.25%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateAug 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.25%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.25%

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address160 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address160 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541

Mortgage

Document Number0000020849
DateApr 12, 2021
Instrument2021-0020849
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.37%
Type Change DateMay 1, 2028
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change7.37%
IndexOther
Max Rate7.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$624,908 (+2%) Land $272,420 Building $352,488
2025$8,456.00 (+10.81%) Homeowner's exemption$612,654 (+4.04%) Land $267,078 Building $345,576
2023$7,631.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption$588,866 Land $256,708 Building $332,158$1,169,550
2022$7,450.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMar 2016 · rainfall accumulation

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 RiskLow
lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.

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