Santa Cruz County property record for 172 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,258 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,807 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,675,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $28,957 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-171-09 |
| Primary APN | 053-171-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,914 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 12,807 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 656 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 504 sqft |
| Patio Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 172 ZANZIBAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1304 SEASCAPE UPLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200361041 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 19, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038454 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $2,474,496 (+2%) Land $1,292,647 Building $1,181,849 | ||
| 2025 | $28,957.00 (+9.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,425,977 (+4.04%) Land $1,267,301 Building $1,158,676 | |
| 2023 | $26,494.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,331,773 Land $1,218,090 Building $1,113,683 | $2,742,480 |
| 2022 | $25,992.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 118 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures