Santa Cruz County property record for 226 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,579 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $10,570 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-042-25 |
| Primary APN | 042-042-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,579 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,831 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 226 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-3 |
| Legal Description | BLK S LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEACLIFF PARK 08 |
| Legal Block | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201424527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000036666 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 226 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4403 |
| Document Number | 0000035385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0035385 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
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 | $815,215 (+2%) Land $563,908 Building $251,307 | ||
| 2025 | $10,570.00 (+10.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $799,230 (+4.04%) Land $552,851 Building $246,379 | |
| 2023 | $9,577.00 (+2.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $768,195 Land $531,383 Building $236,812 | $1,047,510 |
| 2022 | $9,377.00 |
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 57 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 57 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
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 | 0.02% 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 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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