Santa Cruz County property record for 521 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,804 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-391-21 |
| Primary APN | 044-391-21 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,522 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,706 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 470 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 280 sqft |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 MONTEREY DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4811 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER PARK VILLA SITES 02 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
521 Monterey Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2011.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 MONTEREY DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4811 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049834 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Monterey Dr was $3,804 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 | $205,146 (+2%) Land $46,564 Building $158,582 | ||
| 2025 | $3,804.00 Homeowner's exemption | $201,122 Land $45,650 Building $155,472 | |
| 2023 | $3,350.00 (+3.33%) Homeowner's exemption | $193,314 Land $43,878 Building $149,436 | $1,303,290 |
| 2022 | $3,242.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Monterey 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 521 Monterey Dr 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 519 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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