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287 la Vida Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 287 la Vida Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size1.12 acres (49,049 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$620,000 (May 2002)
Tax Bill$11,167 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Transfer
May 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN108-341-07

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN108-341-07
Alternative APN
  • 108-341-07-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,112 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,548 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area49,049 sqft
TerrainSteep
View / LotMountain
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area436 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address287 LA VIDA RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-9708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionWATSONVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract122402

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 108-341-07

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address287 LA VIDA RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 24, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 10, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200234491
Last Transfer DateOct 17, 2002
Transfer Doc0000028982
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateOct 24, 2022
Property Address287 LA VIDA RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9708
Document Number0000028982
Map ReferenceVOL 9 PG 35
Instrument DateOct 17, 2022
Instrument2022-0028982
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address287 LA VIDA RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9708

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address287 LA VIDA RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017370
DateMay 20, 2020
Instrument2020-0017370
Lender
NameFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
TypeInsurance Company
AddressREDLANDS, CA 92374
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJun 01, 2035

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$934,253 (+2%) Land $450,552 Building $483,701
2025$11,167.00 (+7.71%) Homeowner's exemption$915,935 (+4.04%) Land $441,718 Building $474,217
2024$10,368.00 (+1.65%)
2023$10,200.00 (+1.95%) Homeowner's exemption$880,368 Land $424,566 Building $455,802$1,253,700
2022$10,005.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871224022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2016–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimMar 2023, rainfall accumulation, Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 54% of the US · above 32% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 806 per year
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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 40 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
SpectrumCable1,000 / 1,000
Etheric Communications, LLC.Fixed Wireless (licensed-by-rule)250 / 100
StarlinkSatellite (low-earth orbit)280 / 30

May also be available at this address: Surfnet Communications, Razzolink, Cruzio Internet. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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