Santa Cruz County property record for 196 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,574 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,200,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $28,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-171-03 |
| Primary APN | 053-171-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 574 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 196 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 | SEASCAPE UPLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| 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
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202046732 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 196 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541 |
| Document Number | 0000046732 |
| Map Reference | MB 93 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0046732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 196 ZANZIBAR DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5541 |
| Document Number | 0000046733 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0046733 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
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 | $2,428,978 (+2%) Land $1,578,836 Building $850,142 | ||
| 2025 | $28,403.00 (+9.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,381,351 (+4.04%) Land $1,547,878 Building $833,473 | |
| 2023 | $25,981.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,288,880 Land $1,487,772 Building $801,108 | $2,216,790 |
| 2022 | $25,487.00 |
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.
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