Santa Cruz County property record for 501 Margaret Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,617 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Feb 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,725 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-072-20 |
| Primary APN | 038-072-20 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,617 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 MARGARET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAR VISTA |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-21 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
501 Margaret Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 MARGARET AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20017827 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000930 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 501 MARGARET AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3713 |
| Document Number | 0000000930 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0000930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 501 MARGARET AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3713 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Margaret Ave was $6,725 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 | $468,783 (+2%) Land $268,973 Building $199,810 | ||
| 2025 | $6,725.00 Homeowner's exemption | $459,591 Land $263,699 Building $195,892 | |
| 2023 | $6,038.00 (+2.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $441,745 Land $253,459 Building $188,286 | $786,150 |
| 2022 | $5,883.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Margaret Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 501 Margaret Ave is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 561 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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