251 Downing Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 251 Downing Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Square Footage4,093 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1.56 acres
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,165,000 (2000)
Tax Bill$21,030.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN105-501-16
Alternative APN
  • 105-501-16-000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area4,093 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,810 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionSawtooth Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area68,389 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area717 sqft Garage
Deck Area474 sqft Deck
Patio Area474 sqft Patio
TopographyCombo Topography

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSeptic Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address251 DOWNING DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-9766
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 818 THE FOREST
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1000
Census Tract122002

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 105-501-16

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address251 DOWNING DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9766
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
May 01, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 01, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 01, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 12, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number200042228
Last Transfer DateApr 23, 2018
Transfer Doc0000013162
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address251 DOWNING DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9766
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA, TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address251 DOWNING DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9766

Mortgage

Document Number0000037670
DateJul 15, 2021
Instrument2021-0037670
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueAug 01, 2036

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 01, 2018
Property Address251 DOWNING DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9766
Document Number0000013162
Instrument DateApr 23, 2018
Instrument13162
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address251 DOWNING DR APTOS CA 950039766, APTOS, CA 95003-9766

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 01, 2018
Property Address251 DOWNING DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9766
Document Number0000013164
Instrument DateApr 23, 2018
Instrument13164
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address251 DOWNING DR APTOS CA 950039766, APTOS, CA 95003-9766

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 01, 2018
Property Address251 DOWNING DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9766
Document Number0000013163
Instrument DateApr 23, 2018
Instrument13163
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address251 DOWNING DR APTOS CA 950039766, APTOS, CA 95003-9766

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJul 12, 2017
Property Address251 DOWNING DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9766
Document Number0000022765
Instrument DateJul 07, 2017
Instrument22765
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address240 WESTGATE DR WATSONVILLE CA 950762461, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2461

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,855,437 (+2%) Land $922,196 Building $933,241
2025$21,030.00 (+13.01%) Homeowner's exemption$1,819,056 (+7.81%) Land $904,114 Building $914,942
2023$18,609.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption$1,687,320 Land $869,006 Building $818,314$1,950,300
2022$18,283.00

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