540 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 540 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Square Footage1,952 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,667 sqft (0.176 acres)
GarageAttached, 560 sqft
Last Sale$1,823,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$26,429.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN043-152-40
Alternative APN
  • 043-152-40-000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area1,952 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,512 sqft Gross Area
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1982
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,667 sqft (0.176 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area560 sqft Garage
Deck Area240 sqft Deck
Patio Area240 sqft Patio
TopographySteep Topography

Utilities and HVAC

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

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 BEACH DR
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-5306
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Minor Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract122205

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 043-152-40

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

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Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 826, WOODBRIDGE, CA 95258-0826
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingOwner is a Trust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 10, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 23, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201616305
Last Transfer DateSep 12, 2016
Transfer Doc0000001123
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateJan 10, 2017
Property Address540 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5306
Document Number0000001123
Instrument DateSep 12, 2016
Instrument1123
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 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
RelationshipPersonal Trust
AddressPO BOX 826 WOODBRIDGE CA 952580826, WOODBRIDGE, CA 95258-0826

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$2,201,225 (+2%) Land $1,694,943 Building $506,282
2025$26,429.00 (+11.13%)$2,158,064 (+4.04%) Land $1,661,709 Building $496,355
2023$23,783.00 (+1.95%)$2,074,264 Land $1,597,183 Building $477,081$2,187,090
2022$23,328.00

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