Santa Cruz County property record for 544 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 3,301 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,445,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $20,569 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-261-11 |
| Primary APN | 044-261-11 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,761 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Deck Area | 792 sqft |
| Patio Area | 792 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 544 CUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 11 BLK 109 LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIO DEL MAR CNTRY CLB S11 TR11 |
| Legal Tract | 11 |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
544 Cuesta Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 359 RIESLING CT, FREMONT, CA 94539-7766 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201638589 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024798 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 544 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000024798 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-0024798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 359 RIESLING CT, FREMONT, CA 94539-7766 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 544 Cuesta Dr was $20,569.
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 | $1,710,588 (+2%) Land $1,026,353 Building $684,235 | ||
| 2025 | $20,569.00 | $1,677,047 Land $1,006,228 Building $670,819 | |
| 2023 | $18,779.00 (+2%) | $1,611,925 Land $967,155 Building $644,770 | $1,715,670 |
| 2022 | $18,410.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 544 Cuesta Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1982–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 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 risk around 544 Cuesta Dr is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 79% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 519 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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