$1,464,000
SOLD NOV 12, 2024
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$851 Per Sq Ft

23% Below List Price

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2025

Investor Equity Builder Alert! Listen to the surf and breathe in the ocean air from your very own beach home on the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary! Build instant sweat equity with this Cosmetic Fixer with ocean peeks in an area of multi-million dollar beach homes. Located in the coveted Rio del Mar Cliffs neighborhood on a quiet street one house back from Bayview Drive and approximately 300 feet from the ocean bluffs, this light-filled home with open two-story entry features vaulted open beam ceilings, large dining and living areas and an expansive view deck perfect for entertaining or just relaxing. The primary suite, two other bedrooms and a second full bath are all located at the entry level while the main living areas upstairs are designed to capture the surrounding views and natural light. Two nearby beach trails provide easy access to Hidden Beach and miles of pristine, open shoreline where you can see soaring Pelicans near daily and other local and migratory birds and sea life including dolphins, whales and seals. There's a huge garage with high ceilings the upper portion of which could possibly be permitted and converted to finished living area. And the backyard is approximately 80 feet deep and could support both a substantial addition to the home and an ADU!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelley Trousdale

Santa Cruz Estates License #01113597 Listed on: 08/04/2024

Santa Cruz Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Bjorn Berg

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02019108

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,749

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,720 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-113-41

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,749

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 54
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1720
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Oven Range - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1720
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 044-113-41
  • Lot Acres: 0.1700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7405.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7405.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2025
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Santa Cruz Cash 4 Keys Inc and Berg Charles
Bought by
2019 Jenny Chen Revocable Trust and Chen
Seller's Agent
Ben Strock
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Nick Bailey
Bailey Properties
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-1.25%
Views
219
Current Estimated Value
$2,297,910

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$67,090
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.89%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2024
Closed on
Nov 5, 2024
Sold by
Berg Patricia
Bought by
Berg Charles
Seller's Agent
Kelley Trousdale
Santa Cruz Estates
Buyer's Agent
Bjorn Berg
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,464,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$431,000
-22.74%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
293.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2024
Closed on
Oct 17, 2024
Sold by
Tofflemire Jeanne Evelyn and Snyder Kimberly Jeanne
Bought by
Santa Cruz Cash 4 Keys Inc and Berg
Seller's Agent
Kelley Trousdale
Santa Cruz Estates
Buyer's Agent
Bjorn Berg
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,464,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$431,000
-22.74%
Views
46

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2023
Sold by
Tofflemire John Wesley
Bought by
Tofflemire Jeanne E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,365,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $1,464,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Grant Deed $1,464,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Sold $2,365,000 -1.3% $1,375 / Sq Ft
03/11/2025 03/11/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $2,395,000 +63.6% $1,392 / Sq Ft
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $1,464,000 -8.2% $851 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $1,595,000 -4.8% $927 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Price Changed $1,675,000 -0.9% $974 / Sq Ft
08/30/2024 08/30/24 Price Changed $1,690,000 -3.4% $983 / Sq Ft
08/13/2024 08/13/24 Price Changed $1,750,000 -7.7% $1,017 / Sq Ft
08/04/2024 08/04/24 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $1,102 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,749 $1,464,000 $1,098,000 $366,000
2023 $2,564 $120,584 $37,539 $83,045
2022 $2,468 $118,220 $36,803 $81,417
2021 $2,279 $115,903 $36,082 $79,821
2020 $2,226 $114,714 $35,712 $79,002
2019 $2,181 $112,464 $35,011 $77,453
2018 $2,109 $110,259 $34,325 $75,934
2017 $2,075 $108,099 $33,653 $74,446
2016 $1,285 $105,979 $32,993 $72,986
2015 $1,842 $104,387 $32,497 $71,890
2014 $1,788 $102,342 $31,860 $70,482
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81975514

MLSListings

APN: 043-242-07-000