Santa Cruz County property record for 553 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
| Square Footage | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Last Sale | $5,525,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $65,626.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 043-152-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,193 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Deck Area | 1,507 sqft Deck |
| Patio Area | 1,507 sqft Patio |
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 553 BEACH DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5305 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Minor Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 122205 |
Source: Santa Cruz County records · APN 043-152-31
Assessment roll updated August 19, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 BELMONT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5208 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Family Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Dec 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2026822 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000098205 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 553 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000008046 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust, 221 |
| Address | 211 BELMONT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5208 |
| Document Number | 0000008046, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268046 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Document includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date. |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 553 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000000822 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-0000822 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,077.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 211 BELMONT AVE, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5208 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 553 BEACH DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE CONNECT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000041295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0041295 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2050 |
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 | $5,775,751 (+2%) Land $4,578,071 Building $1,197,680 | ||
| 2025 | $65,626.00 (+7.25%) | $5,662,501 (+4.04%) Land $4,488,305 Building $1,174,196 | |
| 2024 | $61,187.00 (+1.58%) | ||
| 2023 | $60,237.00 (+1.81%) | $5,442,619 Land $4,314,019 Building $1,128,600 | $4,742,460 |
| 2022 | $59,164.00 |
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