188 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 188 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,113 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.166 acres (7,231 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$3,600,000 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$29,872 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053-171-05

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-171-05
Alternative APN
  • 053-171-05-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area3,113 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,614 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area7,231 sqft (0.166 acres)
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area501 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area908 sqft
Patio Area908 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address188 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 Number78
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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address2297 LANSFORD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4024
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREMONT BANK
Dec 2, 2025Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CLEAREDGE LENDING LLC
Sep 19, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Non-Conforming Investor Loan
FREMONT BANK
Jun 1, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREMONT BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 3, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202525847
Prior Transfer DateNov 21, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000040408
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address188 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 18, 2025
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address188 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541

Mortgage

Document Number0000018417
DateApr 1, 2021
Instrument2021-0018417
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

December 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 2, 2025
Property Address188 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541
Document Number0000025847
Map ReferenceMB 93 PG 22
Instrument DateNov 21, 2025
Instrument2025-0025847
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 18, 2025
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,960.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address2297 LANSFORD AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95125-4024

Mortgage

Document Number0000025848
DateDec 2, 2025
Instrument2025-0025848
Lender
NameCLEAREDGE LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 19, 2025
Property Address188 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541
Document Number0000019864
Map ReferenceMB 93 PG 22
Instrument DateSep 10, 2025
Instrument2025-0019864
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address380 CIVIC DR STE 200C, 200C, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523-1958

Mortgage

Document Number0000019865
DateSep 19, 2025
Instrument2025-0019865
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeNon-Conforming Investor Loan
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address188 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000018683
DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument2020-0018683
Lender
NameFREMONT BANK
TypeBank
AddressLIVERMORE, CA 94551
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2050

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$3,600,000 (+44%) Land $2,520,000 Building $1,080,000
2025$29,872.00 (+9.27%)$2,499,928 (+4.04%) Land $1,151,104 Building $1,348,824
2023$27,339.00 (+1.92%)$2,402,852 Land $1,106,405 Building $1,296,447$2,263,050
2022$26,824.00

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 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 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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