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$1,491,182$536 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

985 OLD FARM LN

APTOS, CA 95003
6
Beds
4
Baths
2,784 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.
1.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,727 (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.$292,710 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$129,341
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$163,369
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$286,971
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,081,800

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
56
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
65
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
24
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.54 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.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
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.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Valencia ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Aptos Junior HighC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Aptos High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

985 Old Farm Ln 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Santa Cruz County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Aptos 95003
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Santa Cruz County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Aptos 95003
  • Older than 97% of homes in Aptos 95003

What homes are worth in Aptos 95003

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$618K$4M

This home is worth more than 70% 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.

Estimated value$1,491,182
CheaperTypical $1,237,445Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$536
CheaperTypical $705Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area2,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size1.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 985 Old Farm Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAptos 95003Santa Cruz County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,491,18270% of homes78% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53611% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than2,784 ft²88% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.1 ac93% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than19393% of homes13% of homes

About 985 Old Farm Ln

How much is 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA is $1,491,182 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,360,251 to $1,622,113. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA last sell?

985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA?

985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2,784 square feet of living space.

When was 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA built?

985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old.

What schools serve 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA?

985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA is assigned to Valencia Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Aptos Junior High (middle), rated C; 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 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA compare to other homes in Aptos 95003?

Among the 10,171 homes in Aptos 95003, it is worth more than 70% of them ($1,491,182 against a typical $1,237,445), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($536 against a typical $705), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,784 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1939 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Santa Cruz County, it is worth more than 78% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Old Farm Ln, Aptos, CA was $3,727. The county assessed it at $292,710.

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