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254 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 254 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Lot Size0.459 acres (19,994 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,250,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$11,953 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale
Oct 2025 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN042-021-13

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042-021-13
Alternative APN
  • 042-021-13-000

Exterior

Lot Area19,994 sqft (0.459 acres)

Location & Zoning

StateCA
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeC-1
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract122100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 54282, SAN JOSE, CA 95154-0282
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 23, 2025Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Oct 23, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Sep 15, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WATERMARK CAPITAL INC
Feb 4, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NICHOLAS JOUTZ ETAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 4, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202522768
Transfer Doc0000003898
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 23, 2025
Property Address254 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4446
Document Number0000022768
Map ReferenceVOL 18 PG 67
Instrument DateOct 21, 2025
Instrument2025-0022768
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2025
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,375.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
AddressPO BOX 54282, SAN JOSE, CA 95154-0282

October 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 23, 2025
Property Address254 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4446
Document Number0000022767
Map ReferenceVOL 18 PG 67
Instrument DateOct 9, 2025
Instrument2025-0022767
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2025
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN 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
Address125 ELEANOR DR, WOODSIDE, CA 94062-1113

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 15, 2025
Property Address254 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4446
Document Number0000019422
Map ReferenceVOL 18 PG 67
Instrument DateSep 10, 2025
Instrument2025-0019422
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS 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
Address125 ELEANOR DR, WOODSIDE, CA 94062-1113

Mortgage

Document Number0000019423
DateSep 15, 2025
Instrument2025-0019423
Lender
NameWATERMARK CAPITAL INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueOct 1, 2026

February 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateFeb 4, 2022
Property Address254 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4446
Document Number0000003899
Map ReferenceVOL 18 PG 67
Instrument DateDec 7, 2021
Instrument2022-0003899
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,083.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address125 ELEANOR DR, WOODSIDE, CA 94062-1113

Mortgage

Document Number0000003900
DateFeb 4, 2022
Instrument2022-0003900
Lender
NameNICHOLAS JOUTZ ETAL
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueFeb 1, 2023

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$1,250,000 (+19.58%) Land $1,250,000
2025$11,953.00 (+9.45%)$1,045,290 (+4.04%) Land $1,045,290
2023$10,921.00 (+1,442.51%)$1,004,700 Land $1,004,700$979,560
2022$708.00

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
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims57 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 57
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 claims
  • Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes, Mar 1983 · 17 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 8 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 Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless		250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Verizon.

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