Santa Cruz County property record for 3500 Merrill Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
| Square Footage | 3,430 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2.26 acres |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $810,000 (1999) |
| Tax Bill | $22,942.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 037-151-25 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,430 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,368 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 98,533 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 938 sqft Garage |
| Total Buildings | 2 Total Buildings |
| Deck Area | 362 sqft Deck |
| Topography | Combo Topography |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Septic Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 3500 MERRILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3114 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PM38 44 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 037-151-25
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3500 MERRILL RD, APTOS, CA 95003-3114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 04, 2026 | Affidavit Death of Trustee/Successor Trustee, Transfer |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 199912252 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010026 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit Death of Trustee/Successor Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 04, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3500 MERRILL RD, APTOS, CA 95003-3114 |
| Document Number | 0000010026 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202610026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 MERRILL RD, APTOS, CA 95003-3114 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 3500 MERRILL RD, APTOS, CA 95003-3114 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3500 MERRILL RD, APTOS, CA 95003-3114 |
| Document Number | 0000012614 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-0012614 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 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) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,012,264 (+2%) Land $1,119,363 Building $892,901 | ||
| 2025 | $22,942.00 (+6.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,972,808 (+4.04%) Land $1,097,415 Building $875,393 | |
| 2024 | $21,451.00 (+1.8%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,071.00 (+0.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,896,201 Land $1,054,801 Building $841,400 | $2,118,330 |
| 2022 | $20,908.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 32% of the US · above 19% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,030 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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