237 Via Lantana, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 237 Via Lantana, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,461 sqft · built 1982
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,011 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$730,000 (May 2002)
Tax Bill$14,254 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Transfer
Apr 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN054-171-31

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN054-171-31
Alternative APN
  • 054-171-31-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,461 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,911 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,011 sqft (0.138 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area450 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area112 sqft
Patio Area112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address237 VIA LANTANA
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5836
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal SubdivisionSEASCAPE UN 12 TR 567
Legal Lot Number324
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract122203

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 24, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address237 VIA LANTANA, APTOS, CA 95003-5836
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 5, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 5, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
May 26, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STAR ONE CU
Aug 21, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TEDROWE LEA L 1995 TRUST (RT)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200237106
Last Transfer DateMar 19, 2013
Transfer Doc0000015583
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 5, 2026
Property Address237 VIA LANTANA, APTOS, CA 95003-5836
Document Number0000000121
Map ReferenceMB 56 PG 49
Instrument DateNov 25, 2025
Instrument2026-0000121
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address237 VIA LANTANA, APTOS, CA 95003-5836

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address237 VIA LANTANA, APTOS, CA 95003-5836
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2022
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 VIA LANTANA, APTOS, CA 95003-5836

Mortgage

Document Number0000011014
DateApr 5, 2022
Instrument2022-0011014
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueApr 1, 2042

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address237 VIA LANTANA, APTOS, CA 95003-5836
Document Number0000019591
Instrument DateMay 26, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 17, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address237 VIA LANTANA APTOS APTOS CA 95003, APTOS, CA 95003

Mortgage

Document Number0000019591
DateJun 5, 2020
Instrument19591
Lender
NameSTAR ONE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSUNNYVALE, CA 94088
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJun 4, 2045

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address237 VIA LANTANA, APTOS, CA 95003-5836
Document Number0000026146
Instrument DateAug 21, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address237 VIA LANTANA APTOS CA 950035836, APTOS, CA 95003-5836

Mortgage

Document Number0000026146
DateAug 27, 2018
Instrument26146
Lender
NameTEDROWE LEA L 1995 TRUST (RT)
Address125 JEWELL ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-1717
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,100,006 (+2%) Land $678,086 Building $421,920
2025$14,254.00 (+13.75%) Homeowner's exemption$1,078,437 (+4.04%) Land $664,790 Building $413,647
2023$12,531.00 (+2.15%) Homeowner's exemption$1,036,560 Land $638,975 Building $397,585$1,630,350
2022$12,267.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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