511 Humes Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 511 Humes Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,321 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,489 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on Record
Last Sale$256,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$5,326 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN044-381-16

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN044-381-16
Alternative APNs
  • 044-381-16-000
  • 04421137000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Building Area1,321 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,796 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,489 sqft (0.126 acres)
TerrainSteep
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area475 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address511 HUMES AVE
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-5
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS CC PROPERTIES 01
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract122203

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of RecordTrust Name on Record
Mailing Address511 HUMES AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-5221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 21, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201633934
Prior Transfer DateSep 2, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000004792
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateFeb 8, 2017
Property Address511 HUMES AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-5221
Document Number0000004792
Instrument DateSep 2, 2016
Instrument4792
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address511 HUMES AVE APTOS CA 950035221, APTOS, CA 95003-5221

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$342,482 (+2%) Land $51,544 Building $290,938
2025$5,326.00 (+12.1%) Homeowner's exemption$335,766 (+4.04%) Land $50,533 Building $285,233
2023$4,751.00 (+2.88%) Homeowner's exemption$322,728 Land $48,571 Building $274,157$544,950
2022$4,618.00

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 Policies3 in force

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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Surfnet Communications
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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