Santa Cruz County property record for 234 Farr Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,969 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.966 acres (42,079 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,739 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-471-02 |
| Primary APN | 040-471-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,969 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,079 sqft (0.966 acres) |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 234 FARR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-3AC |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
234 Farr Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2011.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 714, APTOS, CA 95001-0714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044745 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 234 Farr Ave was $4,739 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $390,495 (+2%) Land $87,861 Building $302,634 | ||
| 2025 | $4,739.00 Homeowner's exemption | $382,838 Land $86,138 Building $296,700 | |
| 2023 | $4,276.00 (+1.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $367,971 Land $82,793 Building $285,178 | $883,170 |
| 2022 | $4,193.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 234 Farr Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 234 Farr Ave is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Surfnet Communications.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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