Santa Cruz County property record for 243 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,766 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,965 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,455 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-241-41 |
| Primary APN | 105-241-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 5,766 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,965 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,138 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 RANCHITOS DEL SOL |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-9582 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SOQUEL AUGMENTATION RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 RANCHITOS DEL SOL, APTOS, CA 95003-9582 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021856 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $450,251 (+2%) Land $32,507 Building $417,744 | ||
| 2025 | $5,455.00 (+10.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $441,423 (+4.04%) Land $31,870 Building $409,553 | |
| 2023 | $4,940.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $424,281 Land $30,632 Building $393,649 | $1,771,920 |
| 2022 | $4,846.00 |
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 | CENTRAL WATER DISTRICT serves 2,726 people · EPA ID CA4410018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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