Santa Cruz County property record for 260 Ranchitos del Sol, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,987 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,900,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $23,339 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-311-20 |
| Primary APN | 105-311-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,987 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 1,774 sqft |
| Patio Area | 1,774 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 260 RANCHITOS DEL SOL |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-9581 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, APN 105-311-20, as of August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 260 RANCHITOS DEL SOL, APTOS, CA 95003-9581 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Feb 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202138993 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027394 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 260 RANCHITOS DEL SOL, APTOS, CA 95003-9581 |
| Document Number | 0000038993 |
| Map Reference | VOL 29 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0038993 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,090.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 260 RANCHITOS DEL SOL, APTOS, CA 95003-9581 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 260 RANCHITOS DEL SOL, APTOS, CA 95003-9581 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 RANCHITOS DEL SOL, APTOS, CA 95003-9581 |
| Document Number | 0000007408 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0007408 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2036 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll as of August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,056,621 (+2%) Land $1,515,405 Building $541,216 | ||
| 2025 | $23,339.00 (+9.07%) | $2,016,295 (+4.04%) Land $1,485,691 Building $530,604 | |
| 2023 | $21,398.00 (+1.77%) | $1,938,000 Land $1,428,000 Building $510,000 | $1,922,400 |
| 2022 | $21,026.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871220021, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 70% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4410018, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CENTRAL WATER DISTRICT serves 2,726 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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