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1953 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 1953 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Square Footage2,380 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,447 sqft (0.148 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,295,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$18,877.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN054-071-05
Alternative APN
  • 054-071-05-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,380 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,860 sqft Gross Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleRanch Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionSawtooth Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,447 sqft (0.148 acres)
Parking Spaces16 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area480 sqft Garage
Deck Area800 sqft Deck
Patio Area800 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1953 DOLPHIN DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5810
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTRACT 542 LOT 34
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS SEASCAPE UN 05 TR 542
Legal Tract542
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1015
Census Tract122202

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 054-071-05

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address1953 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5810
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Dec 05, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 05, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 13, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 26, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201730405
Last Transfer DateDec 03, 2018
Transfer Doc0000036042
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address1953 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5810
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1953 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5810

Mortgage

Document Number0000053594
DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument2021-0053594
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueNov 01, 2041

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 05, 2018
Property Address1953 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5810
Document Number0000036043
Instrument DateDec 03, 2018
Instrument36043
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1953 DOLPHIN DR APTOS CA 950035810, APTOS, CA 95003-5810
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 05, 2018
Property Address1953 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5810
Document Number0000036042
Instrument DateDec 03, 2018
Instrument36042
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address1953 DOLPHIN DR APTOS CA 950035810, APTOS, CA 95003-5810

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 13, 2017
Property Address1953 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5810
Document Number0000030405
Map ReferenceMAP54 PG28
Instrument DateAug 30, 2017
Instrument2017-0030405
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address1953 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5810
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000030406
DateSep 13, 2017
Instrument2017-0030406
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,502,959 (+2%) Land $976,923 Building $526,036
2025$18,877.00 (+13.44%) Homeowner's exemption$1,473,489 (+4.04%) Land $957,768 Building $515,721
2023$16,641.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption$1,416,272 Land $920,577 Building $495,695$1,398,510
2022$16,383.00

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