536 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 536 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,223 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,186 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$201,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$16,397 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2019 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN044-222-18

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN044-222-18
Alternative APN
  • 044-222-18-000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area2,223 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Construction TypeWood
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area6,186 sqft (0.142 acres)
TerrainSteep
Deck Area222 sqft
Patio Area222 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address536 MONTEREY DR, A
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-4812
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-5
Legal SubdivisionAPTOS BEACH CC PROPERTIES 01
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract122202

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address536 MONTEREY DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4812
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Jun 10, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Sep 12, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
OPES ADVISORS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 12, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 11, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201730272
Prior Transfer DateAug 1, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc0000055275
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address536 MONTEREY DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4812
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TIT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address536 MONTEREY DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4812

Mortgage

Document Number0000034929
DateSep 8, 2020
Instrument2020-0034929
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2050

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address536 MONTEREY DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4812
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000015705
DateJun 10, 2019
Instrument2019-0015705
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 12, 2017
Property Address536 MONTEREY DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4812
Document Number0000030272
Instrument DateAug 29, 2017
Instrument30272
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$221.00
Amount AccuracyPartial
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address536 MONTEREY DR APTOS CA 950034812, APTOS, CA 95003-4812

Mortgage

Document Number30273
DateSep 12, 2017
Instrument30273
Lender
NameOPES ADVISORS
AddressTROY, MI 48098
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 11, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,234,399 (+2%) Land $771,511 Building $462,888
2025$16,397.00 (+10.24%) Homeowner's exemption$1,210,195 (+4.04%) Land $756,384 Building $453,811
2023$14,874.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption$1,163,201 Land $727,012 Building $436,189$1,263,150
2022$14,530.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1982–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 6
Most Recent ClaimMar 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 519 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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