Santa Cruz County property record for 1686 Cheryl Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,648 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-383-28 |
| Primary APN | 040-383-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,993 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 493 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1686 CHERYL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Description | TR 388 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK WILSHIRE TR 388 |
| Legal Tract | 388 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 122004 |
1686 Cheryl Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1686 CHERYL WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-2802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000040706 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1686 Cheryl Way was $7,648 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $551,955 (+2%) Land $358,771 Building $193,184 | ||
| 2025 | $7,648.00 Homeowner's exemption | $541,132 Land $351,736 Building $189,396 | |
| 2023 | $6,887.00 (+2.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $520,119 Land $338,078 Building $182,041 | $1,098,720 |
| 2022 | $6,718.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1686 Cheryl Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1686 Cheryl Way is high, ranking above 70% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 70% of the US · above 45% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Surfnet Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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