Santa Cruz County property record for 3836 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,246 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 67.6 acres (2,945,876 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $10,190 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-061-01 |
| Primary APN | 040-061-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,246 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,806 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,945,876 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 3836 PORTER GULCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Legal Subdivision | SOQUEL AUGMENTATION RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 122001 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3836 PORTER GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200420514 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050625 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $868,640 (+2%) Land $611,446 Building $257,194 | ||
| 2025 | $10,190.00 (+9.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $851,608 (+4.04%) Land $599,457 Building $252,151 | |
| 2023 | $9,317.00 (+0.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $818,540 Land $576,180 Building $242,360 | $811,440 |
| 2022 | $9,237.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 43 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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