864 Burns Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 Property Records

Santa Cruz County property record for 864 Burns Ave, Aptos, CA 95003

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 2,395 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size2.64 acres (115,173 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,968 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Transfer
Oct 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN040-161-03

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040-161-03
Alternative APN
  • 040-161-03-000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Building Area2,395 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,995 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeSawtooth
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area115,173 sqft
TerrainSteep
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area600 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area593 sqft
Patio Area593 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address864 BURNS AVE
CityAPTOS
StateCA
Zip95003-2902
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1-2.5AC
Legal SubdivisionPM30 29
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Township / Civil DivisionSANTA CRUZ
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract122002

Owner

Source: Santa Cruz County records, as of October 12, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 3, APTOS, CA 95001-0003
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SCOTT GRAHAM HUTCHINSON

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 4, 2003
Transfer Doc0000090090
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Recording DateDec 28, 2021
Property Address864 BURNS AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-2902
Document Number0000062235
Map ReferenceVOL 30 PG 29
Instrument DateDec 17, 2021
Instrument2021-0062235
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 3, APTOS, CA 95001-0003

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSANTA CRUZ CA
Property Address864 BURNS AVE, APTOS, CA 95003-2902
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 26, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 3, APTOS, CA 95001-0003

Mortgage

Document Number0000051884
DateOct 14, 2021
Instrument2021-0051884
Lender
NameSCOTT GRAHAM HUTCHINSON
TypePrivate Party
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Cruz County assessment roll, as of August 19, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySanta Cruz County
Unified School DistrictPajaro Valley Joint Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$230,728 (+2%) Land $66,117 Building $164,611
2025$2,968.00 (+12.13%) Homeowner's exemption$226,203 (+4.04%) Land $64,820 Building $161,383
2023$2,647.00 (+2.16%) Homeowner's exemption$217,420 Land $62,303 Building $155,117$667,710
2022$2,591.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1982–2000)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 7
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2000 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslides, Mud Flow, Mar 1995 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 62% of the US · lower than 62% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT
serves 40,962 people · EPA ID CA4410017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, Surfnet Communications.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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