Santa Cruz County property record for 3865 Trout Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Vineyard |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.71 acres (118,222 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-051-49 |
| Primary APN | 105-051-49 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 118,222 sqft |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Steep |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 3865 TROUT GULCH RD |
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| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2610 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Vineyard |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
3865 Trout Gulch Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 760 DEL VALLE, APTOS, CA 95003-9506 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202122195 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002810 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3865 TROUT GULCH RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2610 |
| Document Number | 0000022195 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4933 PG 251 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0022195 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 760 DEL VALLE, APTOS, CA 95003-9506 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3865 Trout Gulch Rd was $3,054.
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $220,816 (+2%) Land $207,479 Building $13,337 | |
| 2025 | $3,054.00 | $216,487 Land $203,411 Building $13,076 |
| 2023 | $2,824.00 (+2.32%) | $208,080 Land $195,512 Building $12,568 |
| 2022 | $2,760.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 3865 Trout Gulch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 3865 Trout Gulch Rd is moderate, ranking above 59% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 64% 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 | TROUT GULCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY private · serves 614 people · EPA ID CA4400502 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025–2027) 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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