Santa Cruz County property record for 502 Trout Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 905 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.305 acres (13,286 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,125 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 041-021-40 |
| Primary APN | 041-021-40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 905 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,286 sqft (0.305 acres) |
| Deck Area | 328 sqft |
| Patio Area | 328 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 TROUT GULCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-3-L |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 122204 |
502 Trout Gulch Rd is held in a trust since August 2001.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 350, APTOS, CA 95001-0350 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200149949 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 26, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008941 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Trout Gulch Rd was $9,125.
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 | $678,088 (+2%) Land $406,852 Building $271,236 | ||
| 2025 | $9,125.00 | $664,792 Land $398,875 Building $265,917 | |
| 2023 | $8,249.00 (+2.36%) | $638,978 Land $383,386 Building $255,592 | $837,000 |
| 2022 | $8,059.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Trout Gulch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 502 Trout Gulch Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
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