506 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 506 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.45 acres (19,602 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,130,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$15,501 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Transfer
May 2021 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN044-261-35

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN044-261-35
Alternative APN
  • 044-261-35-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area2,300 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,939 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area19,602 sqft (0.45 acres)
TerrainSteep
View / LotOcean
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area639 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area26 sqft
Patio Area26 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address506 CUESTA DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5504
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-10
Legal SubdivisionRIO DEL MAR CNTRY CLB S11 TR11
Legal Lot Number24,23
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract122202

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 3, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 5, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jun 9, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
Sep 13, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 13, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 13, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 9, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 19, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202019921
Last Transfer DateApr 30, 2021
Transfer Doc0000025765
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 3, 2021
Property Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504
Document Number0000045736
Map ReferenceVOL 26 PG 15
Instrument DateAug 27, 2021
Instrument2021-0045736
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 5, 2021
Property Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504
Document Number0000025765
Map ReferenceVOL 26 PG 15
Instrument DateApr 30, 2021
Instrument2021-0025765
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address2024 DOLPHIN DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5813

Mortgage

Document Number0000025766
DateMay 5, 2021
Instrument2021-0025766
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJun 9, 2020
Property Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504
Document Number0000019921
Map ReferenceVOL 26 PG 15
Instrument DateJun 2, 2020
Instrument2020-0019921
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 25, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504

Mortgage

Document Number0000019922
DateJun 9, 2020
Instrument2020-0019922
Lender
NameACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

September 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 13, 2019
Property Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504
Document Number0000027356
Instrument DateJul 29, 2019
Instrument27356
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address532 CUESTA DR APTOS CA 950035504, APTOS, CA 95003-5504

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 13, 2019
Property Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504
Document Number0000027358
Instrument DateJul 29, 2019
Instrument27358
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 1236 SELMA CA 936621236, SELMA, CA 93662-1236

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 13, 2019
Property Address506 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504
Document Number0000027357
Instrument DateJul 29, 2019
Instrument27357
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
AddressPO BOX 1236 SELMA CA 936621236, SELMA, CA 93662-1236

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,260,536 (+2%) Land $693,295 Building $567,241
2025$15,501.00 (+9.83%) Homeowner's exemption$1,235,820 (+4.04%) Land $679,701 Building $556,119
2023$14,114.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption$1,187,831 Land $653,307 Building $534,524$1,242,990
2022$13,822.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMar 2016 · rainfall accumulation

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% 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 SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.

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