Santa Cruz County property record for 294 Dry Creek Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,008 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $779,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $12,871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 053-141-26 |
| Primary APN | 053-141-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,264 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,008 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 55 sqft |
| Patio Area | 55 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 294 DRY CREEK RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5252 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-4 |
| Legal Description | TR 877 |
| Legal Subdivision | 877 01 |
| Legal Tract | 877 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
294 Dry Creek Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 294 DRY CREEK RD, APTOS, CA 95003-5252 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200830311 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011802 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 294 DRY CREEK RD, APTOS, CA 95003-5252 |
| Document Number | 0000011802 |
| Map Reference | VOL 71 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0011802 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 294 DRY CREEK RD, APTOS, CA 95003-5252 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 294 Dry Creek Rd was $12,871 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,023,234 (+2%) Land $562,780 Building $460,454 | ||
| 2025 | $12,871.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,003,171 Land $551,745 Building $451,426 | |
| 2023 | $11,693.00 (+2.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $964,216 (+2%) Land $530,320 Building $433,896 | $1,244,250 |
| 2022 | $11,443.00 Homeowner's exemption | $945,310 Land $519,921 Building $425,389 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 294 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 risk around 294 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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