3129 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 3129 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,252 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size3.63 acres (158,428 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$11,540 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Transfer
Jun 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN037-161-39

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN037-161-39
Alternative APN
  • 037-161-39-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area3,252 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,791 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area158,428 sqft
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area539 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Pool TypeSpa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
Deck Area577 sqft
Patio Area577 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address3129 PORTER GULCH RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-2704
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal SubdivisionSOQUEL RANCHO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract122001

Owner

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

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3129 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2704
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 9, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 27, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 4, 2019
Transfer Doc0000017677
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 9, 2019
Property Address3129 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2704
Document Number0000022980
Instrument DateAug 6, 2019
Instrument22980
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address3129 PORTER GULCH RD APTOS CA 950032704, APTOS, CA 95003-2704

June 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJun 27, 2019
Property Address3129 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2704
Document Number0000017677
Instrument DateJun 4, 2019
Instrument17677
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address3129 PORTER GULCH RD APTOS CA 950032704, APTOS, CA 95003-2704

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Secondary School DistrictSanta Cruz City High School District (9-12) (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictSoquel Elementary School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 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 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 RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.06% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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