Santa Cruz County property record for 251 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,121 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $22,410 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-181-29 |
| Primary APN | 053-181-29 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,121 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,582 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 461 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 368 sqft |
| Patio Area | 368 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 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 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
251 Ventana Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003125701 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014366 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 251 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI TITLE COMPANY/CA, SOLIDIFI TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537 |
| Document Number | 0000035530 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0035530 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LA JOLLA, CA 92037 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Ventana Way was $22,410.
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 | $1,812,794 (+2%) Land $1,015,165 Building $797,629 | ||
| 2025 | $22,410.00 | $1,777,249 Land $995,260 Building $781,989 | |
| 2023 | $19,821.00 (+1.99%) | $1,708,236 Land $956,613 Building $751,623 | $2,469,150 |
| 2022 | $19,434.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 Ventana Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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.
Wildfire risk around 251 Ventana Way is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
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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