Santa Cruz County property record for 3129 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,252 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 3.63 acres (158,428 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,540 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 037-161-39 |
| Primary APN | 037-161-39 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,252 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,791 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 158,428 sqft |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 539 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 577 sqft |
| Patio Area | 577 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3129 PORTER GULCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | SOQUEL RANCHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
3129 Porter Gulch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2019.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3129 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2019 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000017677 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3129 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2704 |
| Document Number | 0000022980 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3129 PORTER GULCH RD APTOS CA 950032704, APTOS, CA 95003-2704 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3129 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2704 |
| Document Number | 0000017677 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17677 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3129 PORTER GULCH RD APTOS CA 950032704, APTOS, CA 95003-2704 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Secondary School District | Santa Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Soquel Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $990,302 (+2%) Land $415,575 Building $574,727 | ||
| 2025 | $11,540.00 (+9.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $970,883 (+4.04%) Land $407,426 Building $563,457 | |
| 2023 | $10,560.00 (+0.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $933,183 Land $391,605 Building $541,578 | $1,805,670 |
| 2022 | $10,471.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3129 Porter Gulch 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 3129 Porter Gulch Rd is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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