215 Claus Ct, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 215 Claus Ct, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,879 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,155,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$15,466 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`042-067-06`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`042-067-06`
Alternative APN	`042-067-06-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	1,344 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,744 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1985
Effective Year Built	Effective 2015
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Other
Lot Area	4,879 sqft (0.112 acres)
Terrain	Steep
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	604 sqft
Patio Area	604 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	215 CLAUS CT
City	APTOS
State	CA
Zip	95003-4508
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1-6
Legal Subdivision	APTOS BEACH CC PROPS 02
Legal Block	27
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	122205

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	126 DOVEWOOD LN, APTOS, CA 95003-4705
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 2, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Apr 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Mar 29, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202136016
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 21, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000053849
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2021
Property Address	215 CLAUS CT, APTOS, CA 95003-4508
Document Number	0000036016
Map Reference	MB 23 PG 4
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2021
Instrument	2021-0036016
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	126 DOVEWOOD LN, APTOS, CA 95003-4705

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	215 CLAUS CT, APTOS, CA 95003-4508
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 28, 2021
Title Company	AMROCK TITLE CA INC, AMROCK TITLE CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 CLAUS CT, APTOS, CA 95003-4508

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020811
Date	Apr 12, 2021
Instrument	2021-0020811

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2051

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	215 CLAUS CT, APTOS, CA 95003-4508
Document Number	0000009887
Instrument Date	Mar 29, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	215 CLAUS CT APTOS CA 950034508, APTOS, CA 95003-4508

Mortgage

Document Number	0000009887
Date	Apr 4, 2018
Instrument	9887

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226-1906

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 3, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Cruz County
Unified School District	Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,250,209 (+2%) Land $875,146 Building $375,063
2025	$15,466.00 (+9.81%)	$1,225,696 (+4.04%) Land $857,987 Building $367,709
2023	$14,084.00 (+2.1%)	$1,178,100 Land $824,670 Building $353,430	$1,157,310
2022	$13,794.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 63 policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	63 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	7 (2023)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2023 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 6 claims

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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.

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