Santa Cruz County property record for 516 Margaret Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,312 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,038 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-071-03 |
| Primary APN | 038-071-03 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,312 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 516 MARGARET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS RHO |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 CHAPARRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-9735 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199829410 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028222 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $309,457 (+2%) Land $185,675 Building $123,782 | ||
| 2025 | $5,038.00 (+14.16%) | $303,389 (+4.04%) Land $182,034 Building $121,355 | |
| 2023 | $4,413.00 (+2.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $291,609 Land $174,966 Building $116,643 | $923,580 |
| 2022 | $4,286.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 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 561 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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