Santa Cruz County property record for 5950 Fern Flat Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Timberland, Forest, Woodland Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 2,010 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 10.7 acres (468,488 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,573 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 105-421-35 |
| Primary APN | 105-421-35 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 2 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,010 sqft Gross Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 468,488 sqft |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | 250 sqft |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 5950 FERN FLAT RD |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-2632 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Timberland, Forest, Woodland |
| Local Zoning Code | TP-O |
| Legal Subdivision | PM12 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 122002 |
5950 Fern Flat Rd, timberland, forest, woodland vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 LE MANS WAY, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-1437 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20248021 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042033 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5950 FERN FLAT RD, APTOS, CA 95003-2632 |
| Document Number | 0000008021 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 40 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-0008021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $363.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 720 LEMANS WAY, HALF MOON BAY, CA 94019-1437 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5950 Fern Flat Rd was $10,573.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $885,419 (+1.99%) Land $718,965 Building $166,454 | |
| 2025 | $10,573.00 | $868,103 Land $704,913 Building $163,190 |
| 2023 | $9,122.00 (+1.93%) | $777,917 Land $569,603 Building $208,314 |
| 2022 | $8,949.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 5950 Fern Flat Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1982–2000) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5950 Fern Flat Rd is moderate, ranking above 64% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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