1956 Cox Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 1956 Cox Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypePublic Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Square Footage3,652 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size1.19 acres
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$455,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$13,606.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 105-261-05

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1956 COX RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9772
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 04, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 06, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 06, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 06, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 01, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202141461
Last Transfer DateDec 17, 2021
Transfer Doc0000003937
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateFeb 04, 2022
Property Address1956 COX RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9772
Document Number0000003937
Map ReferenceVOL 1179 PG 523
Instrument DateDec 17, 2021
Instrument2022-0003937
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address1956 COX RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9772

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 06, 2021
Property Address1956 COX RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9772
Document Number0000041461
Instrument DateJul 26, 2021
Instrument2021-0041461
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address1956 COX RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9772

Mortgage

Document Number0000041462
DateAug 06, 2021
Instrument2021-0041462
Lender
NameMOUNTAIN WEST FINANCIAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 01, 2051

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$1,178,479 (+2%) Land $657,844 Building $520,635
2025$13,606.00 (+9.36%)$1,155,372 (+4.04%) Land $644,945 Building $510,427
2023$12,442.00 (+1.79%)$1,110,507 Land $619,901 Building $490,606$1,737,270
2022$12,223.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 43% of the US · above 25% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 1,429 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN105-261-05
Alternative APN
  • 105-261-05-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area3,652 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area51,880 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area160 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area160 sqft Carport

Exterior Amenities

Total Buildings2 Total Buildings
Deck Area935 sqft Deck
Patio Area935 sqft Patio
TopographySteep Topography

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageSeptic Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1956 COX RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-9772
Property UsageLand which may be one of the following: Public spaces (i.e. parks and beaches), public buildings (i.e. schools, hospitals, courthouse), public services (i.e. water treatment, electrical grid/product, dams) Property Usage
TypePublic Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Legal SubdivisionBAY VIEW
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1000
Census Tract122204

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