Santa Cruz County property record for 525 Laverne Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,085 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,095 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,101,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,082 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-074-02 |
| Primary APN | 038-074-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,085 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,421 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,095 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 525 LAVERNE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-2.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAR VISTA/MONTEREY BAY |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,29 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
525 Laverne Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12254 TEPA WAY, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-4516 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202134015 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024599 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 LAVERNE AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-3708 |
| Document Number | 0000034015 |
| Map Reference | MB 25 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0034015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,211.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12254 TEPA WAY, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-4516 |
| Document Number | 0000034016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0034016 |
| Name | SYNERGY ONE LENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Laverne Ave was $15,082.
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 | $1,215,593 (+2%) Land $1,033,254 Building $182,339 | ||
| 2025 | $15,082.00 | $1,191,758 Land $1,012,994 Building $178,764 | |
| 2023 | $13,730.00 (+2.11%) | $1,145,480 Land $973,658 Building $171,822 | $1,042,650 |
| 2022 | $13,446.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Laverne 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 525 Laverne 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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