Santa Cruz County property record for 488 Larsen Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 4,264 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 3.58 acres (156,163 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $980,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $17,256 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-471-07 |
| Primary APN | 105-471-07 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 4,264 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 156,163 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 168 sqft |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 488 LARSEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2635 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Legal Subdivision | SOQUEL AUGMENTATION RANCHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 105-471-07
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 LARSEN RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 09, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200179450 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046534 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,476,722 (+2%) Land $813,704 Building $663,018 | ||
| 2025 | $17,256.00 (+7.49%) | $1,447,768 (+4.04%) Land $797,750 Building $650,018 | |
| 2024 | $16,053.00 (+1.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $15,804.00 (+1.86%) | $1,391,548 Land $766,772 Building $624,776 | $1,604,430 |
| 2022 | $15,516.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of July 10, 2019 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 52% of the US · lower than 69% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Communications, LLC., Xfinity.
Based on FCC filings for 22 locations within half a mile of this property.
No cell data coverage reported
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TROUT GULCH MUTUAL WATER COMPANY private · serves 614 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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