Santa Cruz County property record for 534 Humes Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,922 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,440,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $18,806 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-213-02 |
| Primary APN | 044-213-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,841 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,922 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 367 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 142 sqft |
| Patio Area | 142 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 534 HUMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5242 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-5 |
| Legal Description | BLK 22 LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | APTOS BCH CNTRY CLB PROP SUB 1 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 122203 |
Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 HUMES AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-5242 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202153964 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024556 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 534 HUMES AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-5242 |
| Document Number | 0000053964 |
| Map Reference | MB 23 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0053964 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,584.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 534 HUMES AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-5242 |
| Document Number | 0000053965 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0053965 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,558,702 (+2%) Land $1,246,962 Building $311,740 | ||
| 2025 | $18,806.00 (+9.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,528,140 (+4.04%) Land $1,222,512 Building $305,628 | |
| 2023 | $17,154.00 (+1.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,468,800 Land $1,175,040 Building $293,760 | $1,387,080 |
| 2022 | $16,826.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
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.
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 511 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 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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