3646 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 3646 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeRecreational Vacant Land
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size1.06 acres (46,348 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$9,293 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Mortgage
Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN040-071-06

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040-071-06
Alternative APN
  • 040-071-06-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Building Area884 sqft Gross Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area46,348 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address3646 PORTER GULCH RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-2708
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Recreational Vacant Land
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal SubdivisionSOQUEL AUGMENTATION RHO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1017
Census Tract122001

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3646 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Nov 27, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Mar 5, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201937225
Prior Transfer DateApr 2, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000024516
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address3646 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3646 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2708

Mortgage

Document Number0000044517
DateOct 28, 2020
Instrument2020-0044517
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateNov 27, 2019
Property Address3646 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2708
Document Number0000037225
Instrument DateOct 30, 2019
Instrument2019-0037225
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3646 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2708

Mortgage

Document Number0000037226
DateNov 27, 2019
Instrument2019-0037226
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2049

March 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMar 5, 2019
Property Address3646 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2708
Document Number0000005727
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2019
Instrument5727
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 22, 2019

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address172 ALPINE TER SAN FRANCISCO CA 941173167, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117-3167

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$780,863 (+2%) Land $769,708 Building $11,155
2025$9,293.00 (+9.43%)$765,552 (+4.04%) Land $754,616 Building $10,936
2023$8,492.00 (+0.86%)$735,825 Land $725,313 Building $10,512$718,020
2022$8,420.00

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 43 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies43 in force
Nearby Flood Claims25 (1982–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 25
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Jan 2023 · 11 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mud Flows, Jan 1995 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Feb 1986 · 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 43% of the US · lower than 74% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.08% 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.

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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