Santa Cruz County property record for 503 Laverne Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 757 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,248 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer Jul 2019 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-074-10 |
| Primary APN | 038-074-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 757 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,831 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 503 LAVERNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3768 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAR VISTA MONTEREY BAY |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
503 Laverne Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2019.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 LAVERNE AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3768 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jul 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer STEWART TITLE |
| Nov 7, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRUDLER FUNDING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201737574 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018022 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 503 LAVERNE AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3768 |
| Document Number | 0000018022 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 411 WALNUT ST GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL 320433443, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043-3443 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 503 LAVERNE AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3768 |
| Document Number | 0000018023 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 18023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 411 WALNUT ST GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL 320433443, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043-3443 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 503 LAVERNE AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3768 |
| Document Number | 0000037573 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 660 W MONTEREY AVE STOCKTON CA 952044341, STOCKTON, CA 95204-4341 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 503 LAVERNE AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3768 |
| Document Number | 0000037574 |
| Map Reference | MB25 PG20 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0037574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | PO BOX 24, ARNOLD, CA 95223-0024 |
| Document Number | 0000037575 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0037575 |
| Name | PRUDLER FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 503 Laverne Ave was $9,248 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 | $696,351 (+2%) Land $557,081 Building $139,270 | ||
| 2025 | $9,248.00 Homeowner's exemption | $682,698 Land $546,158 Building $136,540 | |
| 2023 | $8,434.00 (+2.34%) | $656,188 Land $524,950 Building $131,238 | $724,950 |
| 2022 | $8,241.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 Laverne 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 503 Laverne 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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