Santa Cruz County property record for 265 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Store with Apartments |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,600 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.042 acres (1,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-031-04 |
| Primary APN | 042-031-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,600 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 1,830 sqft (0.042 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 265 CENTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4467 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Store with Apartments |
| Local Zoning Code | C-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEACLIFF PARK SUB #5 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 042-031-04
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 670 EHRHORN AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-2127 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JOHN TAPELLA |
| Oct 04, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 04, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 04, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202150280 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 04, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030031 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 265 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4467 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 670 EHRHORN AVE, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94041-2127 |
| Document Number | 0000012924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0012924 |
| Name | JOHN TAPELLA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 2542 S BASCOM AVE STE 235, CAMPBELL, CA 95008 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Property Address | 265 CENTER AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-4467 |
| Document Number | 0000050280 |
| Map Reference | VOL 18 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0050280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated 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 is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,407,162 (+2%) Land $1,028,311 Building $378,851 | |
| 2025 | $19,835.00 (+6.82%) | $1,379,571 (+4.04%) Land $1,008,148 Building $371,423 |
| 2024 | $18,569.00 (+2.92%) | |
| 2023 | $18,043.00 (+68.67%) | $1,326,000 Land $969,000 Building $357,000 |
| 2022 | $10,697.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · 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 | 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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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Cruzio Internet, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 514 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people |
|---|---|
| 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 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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