Santa Cruz County property record for 512 Encino Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $451,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,205 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-361-04 |
| Primary APN | 044-361-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 512 ENCINO DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10-SP |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER PARK VILLA SITES SUB #1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 92 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
512 Encino Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in January 2025 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 ENCINO DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201262582 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002124 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Encino Dr was $7,205 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 | $566,482 (+2%) Land $339,764 Building $226,718 | ||
| 2025 | $7,205.00 Homeowner's exemption | $555,375 Land $333,102 Building $222,273 | |
| 2023 | $6,351.00 (+1.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $533,809 Land $320,167 Building $213,642 | $793,980 |
| 2022 | $6,237.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Encino Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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 risk around 512 Encino Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 511 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 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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