Santa Cruz County property record for 216 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,317 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,443,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $25,630 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-181-10 |
| Primary APN | 053-181-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,317 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,143 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 826 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 646 sqft |
| Patio Area | 646 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 216 VENTANA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | TRACT 1304 SEASCAPE UPLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
216 Ventana Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2003.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200242009 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003937 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Ventana Way was $25,630 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,174,396 (+2%) Land $1,017,130 Building $1,157,266 | ||
| 2025 | $25,630.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,131,760 Land $997,186 Building $1,134,574 | |
| 2023 | $23,433.00 (+1.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,048,982 Land $958,464 Building $1,090,518 | $2,635,560 |
| 2022 | $22,999.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 Ventana Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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.
Wildfire risk around 216 Ventana Way is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 98 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: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Razzolink, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.
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