2545 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 2545 Mar Vista Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.216 acres (9,409 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$950,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$7,162 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`039-191-15`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`039-191-15`
Alternative APN	`039-191-15-000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	11 Rooms
Building Area	2,400 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Triplex
Construction Type	Wood
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,409 sqft (0.216 acres)
Terrain	Steep
Deck Area	250 sqft
Patio Area	250 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Wall Unit
Heating System	Floor/Wall Furnace
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2545 MAR VISTA DR
City	APTOS
State	CA
Zip	95003-3613
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	C-1
Legal Subdivision	MAR VISTA ACRES/MONTEREY BAY
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil Division	SANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	122004

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2545 MAR VISTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3613
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 6, 2026	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY
May 22, 2026	Affidavit, Transfer
May 11, 2026	Affidavit, Transfer
Sep 15, 2025	Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 6, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 17, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202615304
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 6, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc	0000019367
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Jul 6, 2026
Property Address	2545 MAR VISTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3613
Document Number	0000015304
Instrument Date	Jun 30, 2026
Instrument	202615304
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$105,545.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2545 MAR VISTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3613

Mortgage

Document Number	0000015305,
Date	Jul 6, 2026
Instrument	202615305

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE COMPANY

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

May 2026: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	May 22, 2026
Property Address	2545 MAR VISTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3613
Document Number	0000011595
Instrument Date	May 15, 2026
Instrument	202611595
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	204 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4601

May 2026: Affidavit, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	May 11, 2026
Property Address	2545 MAR VISTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3613
Document Number	0000010575
Instrument Date	May 4, 2026
Instrument	202610575
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	204 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4601

September 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SANTA CRUZ CA
Recording Date	Sep 15, 2025
Property Address	2545 MAR VISTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3613
Document Number	0000019367
Instrument Date	Aug 6, 2025
Instrument	2025-0019367
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	158 E 3RD ST, HISTORIC NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4537

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	Santa Cruz County
Unified School District	Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$274,135 (+2%) Land $128,502 Building $145,633
2025	$7,162.00 (+8.43%)	$268,760 (+4.04%) Land $125,983 Building $142,777
2024	$6,605.00 (+4.13%)
2023	$6,343.00 (-5.5%)	$258,324 Land $121,091 Building $137,233
2022	$6,712.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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	2 in force

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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 561 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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

May also be available: Cruzio, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.

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