Santa Cruz County property record for 512 Humes Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,427 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,045 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-382-05 |
| Primary APN | 044-382-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,427 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Deck Area | 237 sqft |
| Patio Area | 237 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 512 HUMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-5 |
| Legal Description | MAP B1 994 |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS BEACH CC PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 122203 |
512 Humes Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 HUMES AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-5222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044271 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Humes Ave was $3,045 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 | $136,675 (+2%) Land $54,540 Building $82,135 | ||
| 2025 | $3,045.00 Homeowner's exemption | $133,995 Land $53,470 Building $80,525 | |
| 2023 | $2,652.00 (+0.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $128,792 Land $51,394 Building $77,398 | $882,540 |
| 2022 | $2,631.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Humes Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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 risk around 512 Humes 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 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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