Santa Cruz County property record for 242 Ridge View Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 6,456 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.37 acres (103,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $26,731 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Nov 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-161-33 |
| Primary APN | 037-161-33 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 6,456 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 103,281 sqft |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 432 sqft |
| Patio Area | 432 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 RIDGE VIEW RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2714 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SOQUEL RANCHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 RIDGE VIEW RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KIND LENDING LLC |
| Nov 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 24, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20176621 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 242 RIDGE VIEW RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2714 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 RIDGE VIEW RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000004846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0004846 |
| Name | KIND LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SANTA ANA, CA 92707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 242 RIDGE VIEW RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000057184 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057184 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 242 RIDGE VIEW RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2714 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 242 RIDGE VIEW RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000006621 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6621 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $880.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 249 SOLAR WAY APTOS CA 950032719, APTOS, CA 95003-2719 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Soquel Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,327,230 (+2%) Land $1,569,527 Building $757,703 | ||
| 2025 | $26,731.00 (+9.76%) | $2,281,598 (+4.04%) Land $1,538,752 Building $742,846 | |
| 2023 | $24,355.00 (+0.77%) | $2,193,000 Land $1,479,000 Building $714,000 | $1,608,300 |
| 2022 | $24,170.00 |
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 | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · lower than 76% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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