537 Seacliff Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

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

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Square Footage1,230 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,053 sqft (0.116 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,360,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$18,676.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN038-173-03
Alternative APN
  • 038-173-03-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,230 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,630 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area5,053 sqft (0.116 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area400 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemWall Unit Cooling
Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address537 SEACLIFF DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-3553
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK 2 LOT 12
Legal SubdivisionSEACLIFF PARK 03
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1019
Census Tract122100

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 038-173-03

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address537 SEACLIFF DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3553
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenants In Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ALLY BANK
Apr 09, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ALLY BANK
Jan 15, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 30, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20191190
Prior Transfer DateJul 01, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000021827
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address537 SEACLIFF DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3553
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address537 SEACLIFF DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3553

Mortgage

Document Number0000047870
DateSep 20, 2021
Instrument2021-0047870
Lender
NameALLY BANK
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address537 SEACLIFF DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3553
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyENTITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000012185
DateApr 09, 2020
Instrument2020-0012185
Lender
NameALLY BANK
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2050

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 15, 2019
Property Address537 SEACLIFF DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3553
Document Number0000001190
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 59
Instrument DateJan 08, 2019
Instrument2019-0001190
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address537 SEACLIFF DR, APTOS, CA 95003-3553

Mortgage

Document Number0000001191
DateJan 15, 2019
Instrument2019-0001191
Lender
NameFLAGSTAR BANK FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2049

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$1,547,448 (+2%) Land $1,237,958 Building $309,490
2025$18,676.00 (+9.64%) Homeowner's exemption$1,517,106 (+4.04%) Land $1,213,685 Building $303,421
2023$17,034.00 (+2.05%) Homeowner's exemption$1,458,195 Land $1,166,556 Building $291,639$1,550,340
2022$16,692.00

Flood & Wildfire

537 Seacliff Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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