Santa Cruz County property record for 265 Carol Way, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,149 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.991 acres (43,168 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $372,500 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $7,135 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-382-13 |
| Primary APN | 041-382-13 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,149 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,578 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,168 sqft (0.991 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 429 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 374 sqft |
| Patio Area | 374 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 265 CAROL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-1AC |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 CAROL WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-4237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199738564 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053640 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $606,699 (+2%) Land $325,745 Building $280,954 | ||
| 2025 | $7,135.00 (+10.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $594,804 (+4.04%) Land $319,358 Building $275,446 | |
| 2023 | $6,481.00 (+1.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $571,707 Land $306,957 Building $264,750 | $1,194,660 |
| 2022 | $6,361.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.06% 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 74 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 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Spectrum.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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