Santa Cruz County property record for 514 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,657 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.371 acres (16,161 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $14,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Dec 2017 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-261-46 |
| Primary APN | 044-261-46 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,657 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,903 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,161 sqft (0.371 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 246 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 493 sqft |
| Patio Area | 493 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 514 CUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 11 LOT 21,22 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB PROPS 11 |
| Legal Tract | 11 |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5852 COLUMBUS AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9754 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202617251 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044235 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 514 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000017251 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617251 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,999.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5852 COLUMBUS AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9754 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 514 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000044235 |
| Map Reference | VOL 26 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0044235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FATC SALINAS SPL |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5852 COLUMBUS AVE, HILMAR, CA 95324-9754 |
| Document Number | 0000044236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-0044236 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 514 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000000045 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 45 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $409.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5852 COLUMBUS AVE HILMAR CA 953249754, HILMAR, CA 95324-9754 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 514 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000043021 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 5001 HULTBERG RD HILMAR CA 953249789, HILMAR, CA 95324-9789 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 514 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000043022 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 43022 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 5001 HULTBERG RD HILMAR CA 953249789, HILMAR, CA 95324-9789 |
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 | $1,121,288 (+2%) Land $754,852 Building $366,436 | ||
| 2025 | $14,037.00 (+9.93%) | $1,099,302 (+4.04%) Land $740,052 Building $359,250 | |
| 2023 | $12,769.00 (+2.14%) | $1,056,614 Land $711,314 Building $345,300 | $1,453,680 |
| 2022 | $12,502.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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