2148 Penasquitas Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 2148 Penasquitas Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,628 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size0.021 acres (915 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$522,500 (Aug 2004)
Tax Bill$10,067 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN054-163-63

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN054-163-63
Alternative APNs
  • 054-163-63-000
  • 05416187000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area1,628 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area915 sqft (0.021 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2148 PENASQUITAS DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5815
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeRM-3
Legal DescriptionPARCEL MAPS 40 PG 56 UNIT 2
Legal SubdivisionFRANZ J MULLER
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract122203

Owner

2148 Penasquitas Dr, a condominium, is held in a trust since August 2018.

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address2850 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9785
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 30, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 30, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200462808
Last Transfer DateAug 22, 2018
Transfer Doc0000028494
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 18, 2018
Property Address2148 PENASQUITAS DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5815
Document Number0000028494
Instrument DateAug 22, 2018
Instrument28494
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2850 PLEASANT VALLEY RD APTOS CA 950039785, APTOS, CA 95003-9785

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2148 Penasquitas Dr was $10,067.

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$742,892 (+2%) Land $371,446 Building $371,446
2025$10,067.00$728,326 Land $364,163 Building $364,163
2023$8,821.00 (+2.24%)$700,044 Land $350,022 Building $350,022$805,680
2022$8,628.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2148 Penasquitas Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies1 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 2148 Penasquitas Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Nearby Properties on Penasquitas Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number