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281 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 281 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,244 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.249 acres (10,846 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$1,250,000 (Jan 2002)
Tax Bill$22,407 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Transfer
Sep 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053-162-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-162-20
Alternative APN
  • 053-162-20-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area3,244 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,664 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area10,846 sqft (0.249 acres)
TerrainSteep
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area552 sqft
Patio Area552 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 VENTANA WAY
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5537
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-6
Legal Subdivision1304 SEASCAPE UPLANDS
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract122202

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 053-162-20

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

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address281 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 07, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 19, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 31, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 31, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 30, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20027842
Last Transfer DateJan 18, 2019
Transfer Doc0000005909
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 07, 2019
Property Address281 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537
Document Number0000005909
Instrument DateJan 18, 2019
Instrument5909
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address281 VENTANA WAY APTOS CA 950035537, APTOS, CA 95003-5537

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 19, 2017
Property Address281 VENTANA WAY, APTOS, CA 95003-5537
Document Number0000031194
Instrument DateSep 14, 2017
Instrument31194
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address281 VENTANA WAY APTOS CA 950035537, APTOS, CA 95003-5537

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$1,883,570 (+2%) Land $1,002,060 Building $881,510
2025$22,407.00 (+9.48%) Homeowner's exemption$1,846,637 (+4.04%) Land $982,412 Building $864,225
2023$20,467.00 (+1.99%) Homeowner's exemption$1,774,930 Land $944,263 Building $830,667$2,559,240
2022$20,068.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871222021, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMar 2016 · rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.05% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Razzolink, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile USA.

Based on FCC filings for 98 locations within half a mile of this property.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4410017, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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