Santa Cruz County property record for 221 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,849 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $21,963 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-181-22 |
| Primary APN | 053-181-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,849 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 431 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 221 VENTANA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEASCAPE UPLANDS TR #1304 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 24, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage LOW VA RATES LLC |
| Mar 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202049112 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006919 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 221 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Document Number | 0000049112 |
| Map Reference | MB 93 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0049112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL AGENCY SLN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Document Number | 0000049113 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-0049113 |
| Name | LOW VA RATES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 221 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Document Number | 0000006919 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6919 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 221 VENTANA WAY APTOS CA 950035537, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
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 | $1,781,023 (+2%) Land $1,157,665 Building $623,358 | ||
| 2025 | $21,963.00 (+13.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,746,102 (+4.04%) Land $1,134,966 Building $611,136 | |
| 2023 | $19,422.00 (+2.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,678,298 Land $1,090,894 Building $587,404 | $2,247,390 |
| 2022 | $19,040.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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