498 Carpenteria Rd, Aromas, CA 95004 Property Records

San Benito County property record for 498 Carpenteria Rd, Aromas, CA 95004

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size2.5 acres (108,900 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$665,000 (May 2020)
Tax Bill$8,293 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN011-210-115-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN011-210-115-000
Alternative APNs
  • 011-21-0-115
  • 0112101150

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,510 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area108,900 sqft
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area456 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerSeptic

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number011-21-0-115
Street Address498 CARPENTERIA RD
CityAROMAS
StateCA
Zip95004-9614
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Rural Home
Local Zoning CodeRT
Legal Description498 CARPENTERIA RD
Legal SubdivisionPAJARO VALLEY ORCHARD
JurisdictionSAN BENITO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN JUAN BAUTISTA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract200

Owner

498 Carpenteria Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2020.

Source: San Benito County records, as of August 10, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address498 CARPENTERIA RD, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 6, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
QUICKEN LNS
Jul 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
DIGNIFIED HM LNS
Dec 13, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Dec 13, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
DIGNIFIED HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 13, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20205242
Prior Transfer DateDec 12, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000011513
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN BENITO CA
Recording DateMay 6, 2020
Property Address498 CARPENTERIA RD, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614
Document Number0000005242
Instrument DateMay 4, 2020
Instrument5242
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$732.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address498 CARPENTERIA RD AROMAS CA 950049614, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614

Mortgage

Document Number5243
DateMay 6, 2020
Instrument5243
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 5, 2050

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN BENITO CA
Property Address498 CARPENTERIA RD, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614
Document Number0000006896
Instrument DateJul 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2019
Title CompanyTIMIOS TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address231 BANANA GROVE LN SAN JOSE CA 951236406, SAN JOSE, CA 95123-6406

Mortgage

Document Number0000006896
DateAug 5, 2019
Instrument6896
Lender
NameDIGNIFIED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 4, 2049

December 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSAN BENITO CA
Recording DateDec 13, 2018
Property Address498 CARPENTERIA RD, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614
Document Number0000011513
Instrument DateDec 10, 2018
Instrument11513
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address498 CARPENTERIA RD AROMAS CA 950049614, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN BENITO CA
Recording DateDec 13, 2018
Property Address498 CARPENTERIA RD, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614
Document Number0000011514
Instrument DateDec 5, 2018
Instrument11514
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$654.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address498 CARPENTERIA RD AROMAS CA 950049614, AROMAS, CA 95004-9614

Mortgage

Document Number11515
DateDec 13, 2018
Instrument11515
Lender
NameDIGNIFIED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 12, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 498 Carpenteria Rd was $8,293 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: San Benito County assessment roll, as of August 10, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Benito County
Unified School DistrictAromas-San Juan Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$741,814 (+2%) Land $345,808 Building $396,006
2025$8,293.00 Homeowner's exemption$727,270 Land $339,028 Building $388,242
2023$7,530.00 (+1.29%) Homeowner's exemption$699,031 Land $325,864 Building $373,167
2022$7,434.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 498 Carpenteria Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1995.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 19, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1995–1998)
Most Recent ClaimMar 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Mar 1998 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 498 Carpenteria Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 53% of the US · lower than 68% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAROMAS WATER DISTRICT
private · serves 2,988 people · EPA ID CA3510004
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2023
Lead1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Razzolink
Fixed Wireless
500 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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