Santa Cruz County property record for 500 Larsen Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Recreational Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,674 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 5.26 acres (229,561 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,160,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,244 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Line of Credit Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-471-03 |
| Primary APN | 105-471-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,674 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 229,561 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 500 LARSEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2636 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Recreational Vacant Land |
| Local Zoning Code | SU |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/THOMAS O BROWN |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
500 Larsen Rd, recreational vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 EMMALAAN, SOUTH HADLEY, MA 01075 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201920097 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000025107 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 500 LARSEN RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023416 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0023416 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 500 LARSEN RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2636 |
| Document Number | 0000020097 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20097 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,276.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | EMMALAAN 25 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Larsen Rd was $15,244.
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 | $1,294,003 (+2%) Land $847,795 Building $446,208 | ||
| 2025 | $15,244.00 | $1,268,629 Land $831,171 Building $437,458 | |
| 2023 | $13,953.00 (+1.88%) | $1,219,367 Land $798,896 Building $420,471 | $1,178,730 |
| 2022 | $13,696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Larsen 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 500 Larsen Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 Risk | Moderate above 58% of the US · lower than 65% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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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