481 McDonald Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 481 McDonald Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Square Footage1,558 sqft Living Area
Lot Size13,983 sqft (0.321 acres)
GarageAttached, 420 sqft
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$1,575.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN041-461-10
Alternative APN
  • 041-461-10-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,558 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,978 sqft Gross Area
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1973
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area13,983 sqft (0.321 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area420 sqft Garage
TopographySteep Topography

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address481 MCDONALD RD
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-9611
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS RHO
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract122204

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 041-461-10

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address481 MCDONALD RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9611
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 22, 2006
Transfer Doc0000056552
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateAug 25, 2017
Property Address481 MCDONALD RD, APTOS, CA 95003-9611
Document Number0000028314
Instrument DateAug 16, 2017
Instrument28314
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 06, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address481 MCDONALD RD APTOS, APTOS

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$105,065 (+2%) Land $23,820 Building $81,245
2025$1,575.00 (+15.38%) Homeowner's exemption$103,005 (+4.04%) Land $23,353 Building $79,652
2023$1,365.00 (+2.48%) Homeowner's exemption$99,005 Land $22,446 Building $76,559$924,840
2022$1,332.00

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