Santa Cruz County property record for 243 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,816 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,299,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $20,246 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-181-27 |
| Primary APN | 053-181-27 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,816 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,313 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 497 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 245 sqft |
| Patio Area | 245 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 VENTANA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEASCAPE UPLANDS TR #1304 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1543 HACK AVE, CAMPBELL, CA 95008-6406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201344908 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000052728 |
| 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 | $1,624,245 (+2%) Land $1,055,759 Building $568,486 | ||
| 2025 | $20,246.00 (+13.11%) | $1,592,397 (+4.04%) Land $1,035,058 Building $557,339 | |
| 2023 | $17,899.00 (+2.02%) | $1,530,562 Land $994,865 Building $535,697 | $2,296,170 |
| 2022 | $17,544.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Razzolink, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.
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