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491 POTTER RD

APTOS, CA 95003
5
Beds
3
Baths
5,001 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.
1.93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,583 (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.$1,949,425 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$847,576
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,101,849
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,949,425

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.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
69
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
22
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.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountySanta Cruz
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.93
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 219 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Aptos High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Aptos Junior HighC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi
E
Valencia ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.9 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

491 Potter 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Aptos 95003
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Aptos 95003
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Aptos 95003

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 area5,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,688 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 491 Potter Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAptos 95003Santa Cruz County
Living areabigger than5,001 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.93 ac95% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198982% of homes81% of homes

About 491 Potter Rd

When did 491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA last sell?

491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA last sold on Dec 9, 2020, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA?

491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5,001 square feet of living space and a 1.93-acre lot.

When was 491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA built?

491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA?

491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA is assigned to Aptos High School (high), rated A-; Aptos Junior High (middle), rated C; Valencia Elementary (elementary), 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 491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA compare to other homes in Aptos 95003?

Among the 10,171 homes in Aptos 95003, it is bigger than almost all of them (5,001 ft² against a typical 1,688 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (1.93 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1989 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 491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA was $22,583. The county assessed it at $1,949,425.

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