523 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 523 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Square Footage2,374 sqft Living Area
Lot Size12,327 sqft (0.283 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$655,000 (2011)
Tax Bill$10,831.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN043-051-12
Alternative APN
  • 043-051-12-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,374 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,787 sqft Gross Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1977
Architectural StyleContemporary Style
Exterior MaterialWood Siding Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof ConstructionSawtooth Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area12,327 sqft (0.283 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area413 sqft Garage
Deck Area400 sqft Deck
Patio Area400 sqft Patio
TopographySteep Topography

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address523 TOWNSEND DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5027
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK 71 LOT 33 TR 38
Legal SubdivisionRIO DEL MAR CC PROPERTIES 38
Legal Tract38
Legal Block71
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2002
Census Tract122205

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 043-051-12

Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address523 TOWNSEND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5027
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
AMROCK INC
Apr 28, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 09, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 09, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 25, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201136266
Last Transfer DateSep 26, 2020
Transfer Doc0000024134
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 28, 2021
Property Address523 TOWNSEND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5027
Document Number0000024136
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 38
Instrument DateSep 26, 2020
Instrument2021-0024136
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address523 TOWNSEND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5027
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateApr 28, 2021
Property Address523 TOWNSEND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5027
Document Number0000024134
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 38
Instrument DateSep 26, 2020
Instrument2021-0024134
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address523 TOWNSEND DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5027
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000024135
DateApr 28, 2021
Instrument2021-0024135
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term174 Months
DueOct 01, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$839,172 (+2%) Land $503,503 Building $335,669
2025$10,831.00 (+10.34%) Homeowner's exemption$822,718 (+4.04%) Land $493,631 Building $329,087
2023$9,816.00 (+2.11%) Homeowner's exemption$790,770 Land $474,462 Building $316,308
2022$9,613.00
2021$1,489,050

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