Santa Cruz County property record for 255 Carol Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,674 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.573 acres (24,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $799,500 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $14,303 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-382-17 |
| Primary APN | 041-382-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,674 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,142 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,960 sqft (0.573 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 256 sqft |
| Patio Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 255 CAROL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | MAP 1587 PG 684 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
255 Carol Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2006.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 CAROL WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-4237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20006019 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 255 Carol Way was $14,303 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,253,402 (+2%) Land $744,674 Building $508,728 | ||
| 2025 | $14,303.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,228,825 Land $730,072 Building $498,753 | |
| 2023 | $13,077.00 (+1.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,181,109 Land $701,723 Building $479,386 | $1,471,860 |
| 2022 | $12,844.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 Carol Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 255 Carol 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 261 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: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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