Santa Cruz County property record for 285 McDonald Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,449 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 2.37 acres (103,542 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $441,500 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,380 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-771-12 |
| Primary APN | 041-771-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,449 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,025 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 103,542 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 688 sqft |
| Patio Area | 688 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Old Parcel Number | 04113233000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MCDONALD RD |
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-9608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 041-771-12
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MCDONALD RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9608 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 05, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 05, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199735357 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018498 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $719,082 (+2%) Land $325,745 Building $393,337 | ||
| 2025 | $8,380.00 (+10.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $704,983 (+4.04%) Land $319,358 Building $385,625 | |
| 2023 | $7,571.00 (+1.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $677,607 Land $306,957 Building $370,650 | $1,536,750 |
| 2022 | $7,431.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 74% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Xfinity.
Based on FCC filings for 56 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CENTRAL WATER DISTRICT serves 2,726 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 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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