288 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 288 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,327 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.091 acres (3,964 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$720,000 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill$12,956 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN053-141-20

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN053-141-20
Alternative APN
  • 053-141-20-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area2,327 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area3,964 sqft (0.091 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address288 DRY CREEK RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5254
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-4
Legal DescriptionTR 877
Legal SubdivisionSUMNER WOODS UN 1 TR #877
Legal Tract877
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract122205

Owner

288 Dry Creek Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2014.

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1130 FITZGERALD AVE, GILROY, CA 95020-9326
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 28, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 28, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200454613
Last Transfer DateMar 19, 2014
Transfer Doc0000009199
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Dry Creek Rd was $12,956.

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,023,696 (+2%) Land $511,848 Building $511,848
2025$12,956.00$1,003,622 Land $501,811 Building $501,811
2023$11,774.00 (+2.17%)$964,650 Land $482,325 Building $482,325$1,251,450
2022$11,524.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 288 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 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

Wildfire risk around 288 Dry Creek Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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