Santa Cruz County property record for 559 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,212 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.302 acres (13,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-241-06 |
| Primary APN | 044-241-06 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,212 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,532 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,155 sqft (0.302 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 559 CUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-5503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIO DEL MAR CC PROPERTIES |
| Legal Block | 108 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
559 Cuesta Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2018.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030727 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 559 CUESTA DR, APTOS, CA 95003-5503 |
| Document Number | 0000030727 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 30727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 559 CUESTA DR APTOS CA 950035503, APTOS, CA 95003-5503 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 559 Cuesta Dr was $6,370 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $436,671 (+2%) Land $268,855 Building $167,816 | ||
| 2025 | $6,370.00 Homeowner's exemption | $428,110 Land $263,584 Building $164,526 | |
| 2023 | $5,711.00 (+2.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $411,485 Land $253,348 Building $158,137 | $1,324,530 |
| 2022 | $5,563.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 559 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 559 Cuesta Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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