275 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 275 Center Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Store
Lot Size0.093 acres (4,051 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$610,000 (Dec 2013)
Tax Bill$10,782 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN042-031-19

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN042-031-19
Alternative APN
  • 042-031-19-000

Exterior

Lot Area4,051 sqft (0.093 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address275 CENTER AVE
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-4466
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Store
Local Zoning CodeC-1
Legal SubdivisionSEACLIFF PARK 05
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract122100

Owner

275 Center Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 337, CAPITOLA, CA 95010-0337
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 10, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 21, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201356100
Prior Transfer DateJul 10, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000051053
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 275 Center Ave was $10,782.

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$766,195 (+2%) Land $612,956 Building $153,239
2025$10,782.00$751,171 Land $600,937 Building $150,234
2023$9,812.00 (+2.75%)$722,003 Land $577,602 Building $144,401
2022$9,549.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 275 Center Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 57 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims57 (1978–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 57
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 claims
  • Coastal Storms, Floods, Slides & Tornadoes, Mar 1983 · 17 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 8 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 275 Center Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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