Santa Cruz County property record for 548 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,803 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,929 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-261-26 |
| Primary APN | 044-261-26 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,610 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,803 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 438 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 842 sqft |
| Patio Area | 842 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 548 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 Subdivision | UU |
| Legal Block | 109 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 044-261-26
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 548 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | Correction Deed |
| Feb 12, 2024 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002654 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 548 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000002653 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0002653 |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 548 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 548 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
| Document Number | 0000002654 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 09, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0002654 |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 548 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5504 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Cruz County |
| Unified School District | Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $479,965 (+2%) Land $189,194 Building $290,771 | ||
| 2025 | $6,929.00 (+50.73%) | $470,555 (+4.04%) Land $185,485 Building $285,070 | |
| 2023 | $4,597.00 (+2.86%) Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $452,280 Land $178,281 Building $273,999 | $1,191,150 |
| 2022 | $4,469.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Santa Cruz County (06087C), updated July 10, 2019 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060871222021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 519 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Internet, Etheric Communications, LLC., Surfnet Communications.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT serves 40,962 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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