Santa Cruz County property record for 435 Semple Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,339 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,500 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,864 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-214-06 |
| Primary APN | 044-214-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,339 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,827 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 488 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 84 sqft |
| Patio Area | 84 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 435 SEMPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS BEACH CC PROPS 01 |
| Legal Block | 23 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 122203 |
435 Semple Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 435 SEMPLE AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-5249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199627056 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5845 / 228 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 12, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024802 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 435 Semple Ave was $8,864 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $661,709 (+2%) Land $288,067 Building $373,642 | ||
| 2025 | $8,864.00 Homeowner's exemption | $648,733 Land $282,418 Building $366,315 | |
| 2023 | $8,006.00 (+2.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $623,543 Land $271,452 Building $352,091 | $1,428,660 |
| 2022 | $7,819.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 435 Semple Ave 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 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 | 3 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 risk around 435 Semple Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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