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224 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 224 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Square Footage800 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,189 sqft (0.188 acres)
GarageAttached, 400 sqft
Last Sale$2,200,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$28,296.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042-222-03
Alternative APN
  • 042-222-03-000

Interior

Building Area800 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,200 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialTile Roof
Lot Area8,189 sqft (0.188 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area400 sqft Garage
Deck Area559 sqft Deck
Patio Area559 sqft Patio
TopographySteep Topography

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address224 HIGHLAND DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-4615
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK 66 LOT 4
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS BEACH CLB PROPS 06
Legal Block66
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3009
Census Tract122205

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 042-222-03

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1256 LAGUNA AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3432
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
Nov 08, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Nov 08, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Jun 21, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COMERICA BANK
Dec 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
COMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 08, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 08, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 03, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202155468
Prior Transfer DateNov 04, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000055467
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address224 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 04, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1256 LAGUNA AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3432

Mortgage

Document Number0000061612
DateDec 21, 2021
Instrument2021-0061612
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45245
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2052

November 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 08, 2021
Property Address224 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4615
Document Number0000055468
Map ReferenceMB 24 PG 25
Instrument DateNov 05, 2021
Instrument2021-0055468
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,420.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1256 LAGUNA AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3432

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 08, 2021
Property Address224 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4615
Document Number0000055467
Map ReferenceMB 24 PG 25
Instrument DateNov 04, 2021
Instrument2021-0055467
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address1256 LAGUNA AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-3432

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address224 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000016954
DateJun 21, 2019
Instrument2019-0016954
Lender
NameCOMERICA BANK
TypeBank
AddressDALLAS, TX 75201
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address224 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address224 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4615

Mortgage

Document Number0000054517
DateDec 16, 2020
Instrument2020-0054517
Lender
NameCOMMERCE HOME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Address92608
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,381,351 (+2%) Land $2,047,962 Building $333,389
2025$28,296.00 (+10.44%)$2,334,658 (+4.04%) Land $2,007,806 Building $326,852
2023$25,620.00 (+1.93%)$2,244,000 Land $1,929,840 Building $314,160$2,094,570
2022$25,134.00

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