Santa Cruz County property record for 265 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,065 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,964 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $613,000 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $10,143 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-141-04 |
| Primary APN | 053-141-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,065 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,434 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,964 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 369 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 265 DRY CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4 |
| Legal Description | TR 877 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMNER WOODS UN 1 TR #877 |
| Legal Tract | 877 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
265 Dry Creek Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2826 FORIST LN, MERCED, CA 95340-2544 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201314863 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015068 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Dry Creek Rd was $10,143.
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 | $769,963 (+2%) Land $461,978 Building $307,985 | ||
| 2025 | $10,143.00 | $754,866 Land $452,920 Building $301,946 | |
| 2023 | $9,186.00 (+2.29%) | $725,553 Land $435,332 Building $290,221 | $1,203,120 |
| 2022 | $8,980.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 265 Dry Creek Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 265 Dry Creek Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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