Santa Cruz County property record for 526 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,484 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,629 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,060 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-261-30 |
| Primary APN | 044-261-30 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,484 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,244 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,629 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 760 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 526 CUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | TR 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIO DEL MAR CC PROPS SUB11 T11 |
| Legal Tract | 11 |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
526 Cuesta Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2014.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000032243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 526 Cuesta Dr was $6,060 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 | $408,735 (+2%) Land $169,075 Building $239,660 | ||
| 2025 | $6,060.00 Homeowner's exemption | $400,720 Land $165,759 Building $234,961 | |
| 2023 | $5,426.00 (+2.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $385,160 Land $159,323 Building $225,837 | $1,776,420 |
| 2022 | $5,283.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 Cuesta 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 526 Cuesta Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 77% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications, T-Mobile.
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