Santa Cruz County property record for 1686 Day Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 9.71 acres (423,185 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $730,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $13,150 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 107-441-37 |
| Primary APN | 107-441-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,516 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 423,185 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 780 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,355 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,355 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1686 DAY VALLEY RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-9719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | MAP 000000 00000 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARCEL MAP |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
1686 Day Valley Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1686 DAY VALLEY RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199973986 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008234 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1686 DAY VALLEY RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9719 |
| Document Number | 0000008234 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1686 DAY VALLEY RD APTOS CA 950039719, APTOS, CA 95003-9719 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1686 Day Valley Rd was $13,150 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 | $1,144,442 (+2%) Land $658,446 Building $485,996 | ||
| 2025 | $13,150.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,122,003 Land $645,536 Building $476,467 | |
| 2023 | $12,020.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,078,434 Land $620,469 Building $457,965 | $1,685,790 |
| 2022 | $11,806.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1686 Day Valley Rd 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 Day Valley Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 73% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | CENTRAL WATER DISTRICT serves 2,726 people · EPA ID CA4410018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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