217 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 217 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,584 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,186 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,190,000 (Apr 2013)
Tax Bill$18,760 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Apr 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053-181-21

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-181-21
Alternative APN
  • 053-181-21-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,584 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,036 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area6,186 sqft (0.142 acres)
TerrainSteep
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area452 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area125 sqft
Patio Area125 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address217 VENTANA WAY
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5537
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal SubdivisionSEASCAPE UPLANDS TR #1304
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract122202

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3451 COUNTRY CLUB PL, DANVILLE, CA 94506-5828
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
LAWYERS TITLE
Apr 26, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MATADORS COMMUNITY CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 26, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 6, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201320672
Last Transfer DateMar 23, 2023
Transfer Doc0000007284
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 27, 2023
Property Address217 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537
Document Number0000007284
Map ReferenceMB 93 PG 22
Instrument DateMar 23, 2023
Instrument2023-0007284
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address3451 COUNTRY CLUB PL, DANVILLE, CA 94506-5828

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 26, 2023
Property Address217 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537
Document Number0000007212
Map ReferenceMB 93 PG 22
Instrument DateMar 23, 2023
Instrument2023-0007212
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2023
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address3451 COUNTRY CLUB PL, DANVILLE, CA 94506-5828

Mortgage

Document Number0000007213
DateApr 26, 2023
Instrument2023-0007213
Lender
NameMATADORS COMMUNITY CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.75%
Type Change DateMay 1, 2028
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change5.75%
Max Rate At Change10.7%
Index1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate10.7%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,494,708 (+2%) Land $801,490 Building $693,218
2025$18,760.00 (+11.07%)$1,465,401 (+4.04%) Land $785,775 Building $679,626
2024$16,891.00 (+1.89%)
2023$16,577.00 (+2.04%)$1,408,497 Land $755,262 Building $653,235$2,201,850
2022$16,246.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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

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

May also be available: Cruzio Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Razzolink, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile USA.

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