Santa Cruz County property record for 223 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,240 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.151 acres (6,578 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,040 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-233-19 |
| Primary APN | 042-233-19 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,240 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,578 sqft (0.151 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Deck Area | 344 sqft |
| Patio Area | 344 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 223 HIGHLAND DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4614 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
223 Highland Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 1994.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10000 VINE SPRING RD, SONORA, CA 95370-9085 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 21, 1994 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011795 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 223 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4614 |
| Document Number | 0000007359 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 223 HIGHLAND AVE EUREKA CA 95503, EUREKA, CA 95503 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 223 Highland Dr was $6,040.
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 | $399,744 (+2%) Land $177,664 Building $222,080 | ||
| 2025 | $6,040.00 | $391,906 Land $174,180 Building $217,726 | |
| 2023 | $5,411.00 (+2.71%) | $376,686 Land $167,416 Building $209,270 | $1,881,360 |
| 2022 | $5,268.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 Highland Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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 |
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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 223 Highland Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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.
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 712 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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