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278 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 278 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Square Footage1,755 sqft Living Area
Lot Size523 sqft (0.012 acres)
Last Sale$2,900,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$37,361.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN043-072-62
Alternative APN
  • 043-072-62-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,755 sqft Living Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area523 sqft (0.012 acres)
Deck Area104 sqft Deck
Patio Area104 sqft Patio

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemHVAC Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address278 BEACH DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-4601
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK 93 LOT 36 ,37
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS BEACH CC PROPERTIES
Legal Block93
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract122205

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 043-072-62

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address10360 MORETTI DR, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3639
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 26, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
May 03, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 05, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 24, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
May 24, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 03, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 03, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 24, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202125273
Last Transfer DateMay 19, 2024
Transfer Doc0000012198
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 26, 2024
Property Address278 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4601
Document Number0000001582
Map ReferenceMB 24 PG 26
Instrument DateJan 25, 2024
Instrument2024-0001582
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2024
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10360 MORETTI DR, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3639

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 03, 2021
Property Address278 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4601
Document Number0000025273
Map ReferenceMB 24 PG 26
Instrument DateMay 03, 2021
Instrument2021-0025273
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 19, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,190.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address20396 CLIFDEN WAY, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-4445

Mortgage

Document Number0000025274
DateMay 03, 2021
Instrument2021-0025274
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.12%
Type Change DateJun 01, 2028
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change4.12%
IndexOther
Max Rate7.12%

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 05, 2019
Property Address278 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4601
Document Number0000022253
Instrument DateJul 30, 2019
Instrument22253
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address14415 MIRANDA RD LOS ALTOS HILLS CA 940222027, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-2027

May 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 24, 2018
Property Address278 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4601
Document Number0000015701
Instrument DateMay 21, 2018
Instrument15701
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address14415 MIRANDA RD LOS ALTOS HILLS CA 940222027, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-2027

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 24, 2018
Property Address278 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4601
Document Number0000015702
Instrument DateMay 21, 2018
Instrument15702
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,447.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address14415 MIRANDA RD LOS ALTOS HILLS CA 940222027, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,201,834 (+2%) Land $2,721,559 Building $480,275
2025$37,361.00 (+9.91%)$3,139,053 (+4.04%) Land $2,668,195 Building $470,858
2023$33,992.00 (+1.88%)$3,017,160 Land $2,564,586 Building $452,574$2,784,150
2022$33,364.00

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