537 Cathedral Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 537 Cathedral Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Square Footage1,707 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,795 sqft (0.156 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$569,000 (2004)
Tax Bill$11,496.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040-212-22
Alternative APN
  • 040-212-22-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,707 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,027 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,795 sqft (0.156 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area320 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address537 CATHEDRAL DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-3455
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUB #1 MONTE TOYON RIO DE BLK 00000 LOT 000002 MAP 000024 00022
Legal SubdivisionMONTE TOYON/RIO DEL MAR 01
Legal Lot Number2,17
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1018
Census Tract122002

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 040-212-22

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

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address537 CATHEDRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3455
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust, Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
PLANET HM LNDG
May 13, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Dec 13, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 14, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Sep 11, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 20, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 20, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 26, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number200460946
Last Transfer DateMay 07, 2020
Transfer Doc0000016397
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 12, 2020
Property Address537 CATHEDRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3455
Document Number0000016313
Instrument DateMay 07, 2020
Instrument16313
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address537 CATHEDRAL DR APTOS CA 950033455, APTOS, CA 95003-3455

Mortgage

Document Number16314
DateMay 12, 2020
Instrument16314
Lender
NamePLANET HM LNDG
AddressMERIDEN, CT 06450
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 11, 2050

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateMay 13, 2020
Property Address537 CATHEDRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3455
Document Number0000016397
Instrument DateMay 07, 2020
Instrument16397
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2020
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address537 CATHEDRAL DR APTOS CA 950033455, APTOS, CA 95003-3455

December 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 13, 2017
Property Address537 CATHEDRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3455
Document Number0000042340
Map ReferenceMB24 PG22
Instrument DateDec 08, 2017
Instrument2017-0042340
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address537 CATHEDRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3455

Mortgage

Document Number0000042341
DateDec 13, 2017
Instrument2017-0042341
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2048

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 14, 2017
Property Address537 CATHEDRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3455
Document Number0000042369
Instrument DateDec 08, 2017
Instrument42369
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 03, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address537 CATHEDRAL DR APTOS CA 950033455, APTOS, CA 95003-3455

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateSep 11, 2017
Property Address537 CATHEDRAL DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3455
Document Number0000030060
Instrument DateSep 06, 2017
Instrument30060
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 02, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address537 CATHEDRAL DR APTOS CA 950033455, APTOS, CA 95003-3455

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$899,118 (+2%) Land $611,372 Building $287,746
2025$11,496.00 (+10.24%) Homeowner's exemption$881,488 (+4.04%) Land $599,384 Building $282,104
2023$10,428.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption$847,259 Land $576,110 Building $271,149$889,020
2022$10,199.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
44th percentile nationally · 26th in California
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 1,429 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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