Santa Cruz County property record for 826 Encino Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,131 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,184 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $444,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,841 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 044-161-16 |
| Primary APN | 044-161-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,131 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 5,184 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Terrain | Steep |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | 246 sqft |
| Patio Area | 246 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Street Address | 826 ENCINO DR |
|---|---|
| City | APTOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95003-4831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1-10-SP |
| Legal Subdivision | DEER PARK VILLA STES 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CRUZ CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SANTA CRUZ |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 122202 |
826 Encino Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of August 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 826 ENCINO DR, APTOS, CA 95003-4831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201034537 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018287 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 826 Encino Dr was $6,841 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 | $580,220 (+2%) Land $348,132 Building $232,088 | ||
| 2025 | $6,841.00 Homeowner's exemption | $568,843 Land $341,306 Building $227,537 | |
| 2023 | $6,211.00 (+1.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $546,755 Land $328,053 Building $218,702 | $851,130 |
| 2022 | $6,095.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 826 Encino 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 826 Encino 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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| Surfnet Communications Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Razzolink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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