281 Perch Way, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 281 Perch Way, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Square Footage842 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1,699 sqft (0.039 acres)
GarageAttached, 234 sqft
Last Sale$815,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$10,829.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN038-531-16
Alternative APN
  • 038-531-16-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area842 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,076 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Architectural StyleTownhouse Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionSawtooth Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area1,699 sqft (0.039 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area234 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 PERCH WAY
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-3755
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal SubdivisionTRACT 880 SEABREEZE
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2006
Census Tract122100

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 038-531-16

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address111 JENNING DR, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 27, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
Nov 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LENDING LLC
Jul 29, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO
Oct 02, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STEARNS LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 02, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202322682
Prior Transfer DateSep 24, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000040046
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 27, 2023
Property Address281 PERCH WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-3755
Document Number0000022682
Map ReferenceMB 70 PG 61
Instrument DateNov 21, 2023
Instrument2023-0022682
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$896.50
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address111 JENNINGS WAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-2054

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address281 PERCH WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-3755
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 PERCH WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-3755

Mortgage

Document Number0000049923
DateNov 23, 2020
Instrument2020-0049923
Lender
NameSTEARNS LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLEWISVILLE, TX 75057
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueOct 01, 2050

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJul 29, 2021
Property Address281 PERCH WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-3755
Document Number0000040046
Map ReferenceMB 70 PG 61
Instrument DateSep 24, 2020
Instrument2021-0040046
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address281 PERCH WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-3755

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 02, 2017
Property Address281 PERCH WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-3755
Document Number0000032766
Instrument DateSep 27, 2017
Instrument32766
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$561.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 PERCH WAY APTOS CA 950033755, APTOS, CA 95003-3755

Mortgage

Document Number32767
DateOct 02, 2017
Instrument32767
Lender
NameSTEARNS LNDG
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 01, 2047

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$847,927 (+2%) Land $635,945 Building $211,982
2025$10,829.00 (+7.92%)$831,300 (+49.04%) Land $623,475 Building $207,825
2024$10,034.00 (+38.99%)
2023$7,219.00 (+2.37%)$557,760 Land $418,320 Building $139,440$694,080
2022$7,052.00

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