Santa Cruz County property record for 280 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,935 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $278,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,830 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-141-12 |
| Primary APN | 053-141-12 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,935 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,355 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,833 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 280 DRY CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5254 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4 |
| Legal Description | TR 877 |
| Legal Subdivision | 877 UN 01 |
| Legal Tract | 877 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
280 Dry Creek Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2018.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of September 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 SARONI CT, OAKLAND, CA 94611-1415 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199628093 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5847 / 923 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000037444 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 280 DRY CREEK RD, APTOS, CA 95003-5254 |
| Document Number | 0000037444 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 37444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 38 SARONI CT OAKLAND CA 946111415, OAKLAND, CA 94611-1415 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Dry Creek Rd was $6,830.
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 | $471,074 (+2%) Land $194,867 Building $276,207 | ||
| 2025 | $6,830.00 | $461,837 Land $191,046 Building $270,791 | |
| 2023 | $6,138.00 (+2.59%) | $443,904 Land $183,628 Building $260,276 | $1,227,150 |
| 2022 | $5,983.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 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 280 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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