Santa Cruz County property record for 221 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $348,500 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $7,837 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-233-20 |
| Primary APN | 042-233-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 221 HIGHLAND DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 67 LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS BEACH CC PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 67 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 042-233-20
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199822039 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 05, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000851 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 221 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4614 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4614 |
| Document Number | 0000018616 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0018616 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2053 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $567,610 (+2%) Land $480,472 Building $87,138 | ||
| 2025 | $7,837.00 (+10.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $556,481 (+4.04%) Land $471,051 Building $85,430 | |
| 2023 | $7,122.00 (+2.46%) | $534,871 Land $452,759 Building $82,112 | $1,132,380 |
| 2022 | $6,951.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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