Santa Cruz County property record for 256 Center Ave, Apt C, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 798 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,863 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-021-06 |
| Primary APN | 042-021-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 798 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,265 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 256 CENTER AVE, A |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4465 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEACLIFF PARK 05 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1794 THE ALAMEDA, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1729 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201915959 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000638 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 256 CENTER AVE STE A, A, APTOS, CA 95003-4465 |
| Document Number | 0000015959 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 15959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $715.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1794 THE ALAMEDA SAN JOSE CA 951261729, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1729 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 CENTER AVE STE A, A, APTOS, CA 95003-4465 |
| Document Number | 0000031915 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 256 CENTER AVE APTOS CA 950034465, APTOS, CA 95003-4465 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $739,589 (+2%) Land $568,915 Building $170,674 | |
| 2025 | $10,863.00 (+12.05%) | $725,088 (+4.04%) Land $557,760 Building $167,328 |
| 2023 | $9,695.00 (+1.24%) | $696,931 Land $536,101 Building $160,830 |
| 2022 | $9,576.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 57 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 57 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | 0.02% 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 514 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, GeoLinks, Verizon.
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