Santa Cruz County property record for 518 Harriet Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $655,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,649 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-074-17 |
| Primary APN | 038-074-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 2,875 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Deck Area | 170 sqft |
| Patio Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 518 HARRIET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAR VISTA |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
518 Harriet Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 518 HARRIET AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200551172 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000057528 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 518 HARRIET AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3706 |
| Document Number | 0000057528 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF CA |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 518 HARRIET AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3706 |
| Document Number | 0000057529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0057529 |
| Name | PRINCETON MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 518 Harriet Ave was $11,649 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 | $913,018 (+2%) Land $696,960 Building $216,058 | ||
| 2025 | $11,649.00 Homeowner's exemption | $895,116 Land $683,294 Building $211,822 | |
| 2023 | $10,568.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $860,357 Land $656,761 Building $203,596 | $761,220 |
| 2022 | $10,337.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 518 Harriet Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 518 Harriet 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 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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