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157 STEPHEN RD

APTOS, CA 95003
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,128 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1,960 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,980 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$384,628 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$176,842
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$207,786
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$377,086

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
95
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
30
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
23
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
53
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.163 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountySANTA CRUZ
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 1,061 ft²Patio · 1,061 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Aptos Junior HighC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.3 mi
E
Rio Del Mar ElementaryA+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.6 mi
H
Aptos High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 95003These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.423

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,334
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.691 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$133,307
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$167,097
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.28 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

157 Stephen Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Aptos Beach
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Santa Cruz County
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Aptos Beach

How it measures up in Aptos 95003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Aptos 95003.

Living area2,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,686 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size1,960 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 68% of homes nearby

How 157 Stephen Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAptos BeachAptos 95003Santa Cruz County
Living areabigger than2,128 ft²76% of homes71% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,960 ft²16% of homes17% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than198282% of homes68% of homes71% of homes

About 157 Stephen Rd

When did 157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA last sell?

157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA?

157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,128 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA built?

157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA?

157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA is assigned to Aptos Junior High (middle), rated C; Rio Del Mar Elementary (elementary), rated A+; Aptos High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Pajaro Valley Joint Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA compare to other homes in Aptos 95003?

Among the 10,171 homes in Aptos 95003, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,128 ft² against a typical 1,686 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (1,960 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 68% of them (1982 against a typical 1976). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Stephen Rd, Aptos, CA was $5,980. The county assessed it at $384,628.

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