Santa Cruz County property record for 247 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,217 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.167 acres (7,275 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,339,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $20,907 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-181-28 |
| Primary APN | 053-181-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,217 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 7,275 sqft (0.167 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 551 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 551 sqft |
| Patio Area | 551 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 247 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 | 27 |
| 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 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13131 CUMBERLAND DR, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4415 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 20, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201315810 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038932 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 247 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13131 CUMBERLAND DR, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4415 |
| Document Number | 0000010571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0010571 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 247 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Document Number | 0000038932 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 38932 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 13131 CUMBERLAND DR SARATOGA CA 950704415, SARATOGA, CA 95070-4415 |
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 | $1,681,861 (+2%) Land $1,009,242 Building $672,619 | ||
| 2025 | $20,907.00 (+11.05%) | $1,648,883 (+4.04%) Land $989,453 Building $659,430 | |
| 2024 | $18,827.00 (+1.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,486.00 (+2.01%) | $1,584,856 Land $951,032 Building $633,824 | $2,496,240 |
| 2022 | $18,122.00 |
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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