Santa Cruz County property record for 6818 Cypress Gardens, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,218 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.014 acres (610 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 038-351-09 |
| Primary APN | 038-351-09 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,448 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 610 sqft (0.014 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 96 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6818 CYPRESS GDNS |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-3563 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-3 |
| Legal Description | TR 1227 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATES TR #1227 |
| Legal Tract | 1227 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 122100 |
6818 Cypress Gardens, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 1999.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 VIA NOVELLA, APTOS, CA 95003-5842 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199963864 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 6818 CYPRESS GDNS, APTOS, CA 95003-3563 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 VIA NOVELLA, APTOS, CA 95003-5842 |
| Document Number | 0000021677 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-0021677 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Property Address | 6818 CYPRESS GDNS, APTOS, CA 95003-3563 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000015808 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-0015808 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6818 Cypress Gardens was $6,210.
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 | $431,123 (+2%) Land $258,674 Building $172,449 | ||
| 2025 | $6,210.00 | $422,670 Land $253,602 Building $169,068 | |
| 2023 | $5,580.00 (+2.55%) | $406,257 Land $243,754 Building $162,503 | $764,100 |
| 2022 | $5,441.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6818 Cypress Gardens in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1982–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 6818 Cypress Gardens is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 561 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Surfnet Communications, Verizon.
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