3000 Fern Flat Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 3000 Fern Flat Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeRecreational Vacant Land
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,030 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size17.7 acres (774,148 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$820,000 (Jan 2004)
Tax Bill$14,142 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN105-411-09

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN105-411-09
Alternative APN
  • 105-411-09-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area2,030 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area774,148 sqft
Deck Area505 sqft
Patio Area505 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address3000 FERN FLAT RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-2612
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Local Zoning CodeSU
Legal DescriptionPARCEL MAPS 54 PG 37 LOT 4
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract122002

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3000 FERN FLAT RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2612
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 28, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 28, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 31, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20045467
Prior Transfer DateAug 25, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000051702
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address3000 FERN FLAT RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2612
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyENTITLE INS CO DPS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001741
DateJan 17, 2017
Instrument2017-0001741
Lender
NameAVEX FUNDING CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10013
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueFeb 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,189,194 (+2%) Land $790,378 Building $398,816
2025$14,142.00 (+9.28%)$1,165,876 (+4.04%) Land $774,880 Building $390,996
2023$12,941.00 (+1.91%)$1,120,602 Land $744,790 Building $375,812$1,276,650
2022$12,699.00

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

Flood

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 Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1982–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 7
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2000 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Mar 1995 · 2 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 59% of the US · lower than 64% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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