253 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 253 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Square Footage2,246 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,926 sqft (0.159 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,100,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$15,963.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042-202-14
Alternative APN
  • 042-202-14-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,246 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,697 sqft Gross Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleContemporary Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,926 sqft (0.159 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area451 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 APTOS BEACH DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-4638
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS BCH CNTRY CLB PROP SUB 5
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3005
Census Tract122205

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 042-202-14

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address253 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4638
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jul 03, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
May 19, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
May 18, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 18, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201716455
Prior Transfer DateMay 16, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000016625
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address253 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4638
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000022982
DateJun 29, 2020
Instrument2020-0022982
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2050

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJul 03, 2017
Property Address253 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4638
Document Number0000021748
Instrument DateJul 03, 2017
Instrument21748
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address142 VIA SANTA MARIA LOS GATOS CA 950306344, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-6344

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 19, 2017
Property Address253 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4638
Document Number0000016625
Instrument DateMay 16, 2017
Instrument16625
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address142 VIA SANTA MARIA LOS GATOS CA 950306344, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-6344

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 18, 2017
Property Address253 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4638
Document Number0000016455
Map ReferenceMB23 PG25
Instrument DateMay 10, 2017
Instrument2017-0016455
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Tax
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address142 VIA SANTA MARIA, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-6344

Mortgage

Document Number0000016456
DateMay 18, 2017
Instrument2017-0016456
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2047

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$1,302,177 (+2%) Land $911,524 Building $390,653
2025$15,963.00 (+7.69%) Homeowner's exemption$1,276,644 (+4.04%) Land $893,651 Building $382,993
2024$14,823.00 (+1.96%)
2023$14,538.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption$1,227,071 Land $858,950 Building $368,121$1,323,720
2022$14,239.00

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