Santa Cruz County property record for 234 Highland Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,081 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,839 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,265,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $22,657 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-222-45 |
| Primary APN | 042-222-45 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,081 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,644 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 6,839 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 563 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 247 sqft |
| Patio Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 234 HIGHLAND DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS BEACH CC PROPERTIES 06 |
| Legal Block | 66 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 042-222-45
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 HIGHLAND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200144772 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 07, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000014636 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,906,173 (+2%) Land $1,143,704 Building $762,469 | ||
| 2025 | $22,657.00 (+9.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,868,798 (+4.04%) Land $1,121,279 Building $747,519 | |
| 2023 | $20,698.00 (+1.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,796,230 Land $1,077,738 Building $718,492 | $2,324,790 |
| 2022 | $20,295.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871222053, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 63 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| 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 Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 712 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Surfnet Communications | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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