254 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 254 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,471 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,055,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$9,001 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2021 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN042-233-30

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042-233-30
Alternative APN
  • 042-233-30-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,471 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,813 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area342 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address254 APTOS BEACH DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-4634
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-4
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS BCH CNTRY CLB PROP 06
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract122205

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address254 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4634
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 3, 2025Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Sep 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Sep 22, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Feb 17, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 26, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 3, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 3, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202521113
Prior Transfer DateFeb 11, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000004063
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 3, 2025
Property Address254 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4634
Document Number0000021113
Map ReferenceVOL 23 PG 35
Instrument DateSep 27, 2025
Instrument2025-0021113
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2025
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,160.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address254 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4634

Mortgage

Document Number0000021114
DateOct 3, 2025
Instrument2025-0021114
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.62%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2032
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change10.6%
IndexSOFR Average 30-Day
Max Rate10.6%

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 22, 2021
Property Address254 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4634
Document Number0000048398
Map ReferenceVOL 23 PG 35
Instrument DateSep 7, 2021
Instrument2021-0048398
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address711 RIVERSIDE DR, WASHOUGAL, WA 98671-7633

September 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 22, 2021
Property Address254 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4634
Document Number0000048397
Map ReferenceVOL 23 PG 35
Instrument DateAug 31, 2021
Instrument2021-0048397
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$467.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address711 RIVERSIDE DR, WASHOUGAL, WA 98671-7633

February 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateFeb 17, 2021
Property Address254 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4634
Document Number0000009992
Map ReferenceVOL 23 PG 35
Instrument DateFeb 9, 2021
Instrument2021-0009992
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3817 PIONEER CT, LOVELAND, CO 80537-7841

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 26, 2018
Property Address254 APTOS BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4634
Document Number0000034994
Instrument DateNov 10, 2018
Instrument34994
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 17, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address3817 PIONEER CT LOVELAND CO 805377841, LOVELAND, CO 80537-7841

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,055,000 (+61.35%) Land $791,250 Building $263,750
2025$9,001.00 (+10.63%)$653,866 (+4.04%) Land $389,322 Building $264,544
2023$8,136.00 (+2.38%)$628,476 Land $374,204 Building $254,272$1,573,200
2022$7,947.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 63 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies63 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (2023)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2023 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 712 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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