2252 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 2252 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,631 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.261 acres (11,369 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,050,000 (Apr 2008)
Tax Bill	$17,774 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2018 Mortgage Feb 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`054-153-03`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`054-153-03`
Alternative APN	`054-153-03-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Building Area	2,631 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,231 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	11,369 sqft (0.261 acres)
View / Lot	Ocean
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	600 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	305 sqft
Patio Area	305 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2252 DOLPHIN DR
City	APTOS
State	CA
Zip	95003-5853
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1-6
Legal Description	TRACT 563 LOT 226
Legal Subdivision	APTOS SEASCAPE UN 11 TR 563
Legal Tract	563
Legal Lot Number	226
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	122203

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	2252 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5853
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 14, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Feb 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMERICA BANK
Aug 17, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TIAA FSB HOLDINGS INC
Jul 27, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMERICA BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 23, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 23, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 24, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200817271
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 22, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc	0000064171
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	2252 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5853
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000034147
Date	Nov 14, 2018
Instrument	2018-0034147

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	2252 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5853
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006473
Date	Feb 25, 2020
Instrument	2020-0006473

Lender

Name	COMERICA BANK
Type	Bank
Address	DALLAS, TX 75201

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	2252 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5853
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031146
Date	Aug 17, 2020
Instrument	2020-0031146

Lender

Name	TIAA FSB HOLDINGS INC
Type	Bank
Address	JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

July 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address	2252 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5853
Document Number	0000031148
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 3, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2252 DOLPHIN DR APTOS CA 950035853, APTOS, CA 95003-5853

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031148
Date	Aug 17, 2020
Instrument	31148

Lender

Name	COMERICA BK
Type	Bank
Address	AUBURN HILLS, MI 48326

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Cruz County
Unified School District	Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,406,783 (+2%) Land $870,866 Building $535,917
2025	$17,774.00 (+13.5%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,379,199 (+4.04%) Land $853,790 Building $525,409
2023	$15,660.00 (+2.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,325,643 Land $820,636 Building $505,007	$1,756,530
2022	$15,343.00

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 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	1 in force

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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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