NOT LISTED FOR SALE

124 Bennett Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,014,000 - $1,234,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$1,371/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2019

Last sale price $712,807 $891 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,561/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Cottage
  • 4-minute walk to Rio del Mar State Beach

About This Home

As of September 2019

Affordable updated beach cottage on a sunny lot just steps to sand. Bonus room with French doors to the patio is potential 3rd bdrm. Charm & modern touches throughout. Open kitchen, living, dining area has prefinished hardwood floors, crown molding & access through a French door to a fenced outside patio. LR has a cozy fireplace w/ brick hearth. Kitchen features granite counters, custom subway tile backsplash, Bosch glass top range, maple cabinets, & French-door refrigerator. Between the living area & bedrooms is an alcove for a stackable washer/dryer, leading to a hallway, closet, & upgraded BA w/new fixtures & tiled bathtub/shower. BR's are carpeted, w/plenty of natural light. Sunny patio offers opportunities for lounging, or extra entertaining space accessible from the kitchen & LR. The homes location in Rio del Mar is easily accessible from Hwy One & just a short walk to the stunning coastline & beach, w/plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, & other amenities nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Tomaselli

David Lyng Real Estate License #00558657 Listed on: 07/16/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Friday

Friday Realty License #01965054

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 1,655 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-3.5

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-132-12-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 800
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: R-1-3.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 800
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Shower and Tub, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 042-132-12-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1655.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1655.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Aptos High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2019
Closed on
Sep 11, 2019
Sold by
Brinkerhoff Brian B and Brinkerhoff Laura F
Bought by
Barrow David S and Barrow Wesley
Seller's Agent
Thomas Tomaselli
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Friday
Friday Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$712,807
Premium/Discount to List
-$36,193
-4.83%
Current Estimated Value
$1,096,901

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,094
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$461,121
Outstanding Balance
$407,157
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$689,744

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2017
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Brinkerhoff Brian and Brinkerhoff Laura
Bought by
Brinkerhoff Brian B and Brinkerhoff Laura F
Seller's Agent
Lauren Spencer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Lester
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-4.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2017
Closed on
Aug 4, 2017
Sold by
Smyth Daniel R and Smyth Deborah L
Bought by
Brinkerhoff Brian and Brinkerhoff Laura
Seller's Agent
Lauren Spencer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Lester
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-4.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2012
Sold by
Smyth Daniel R and Smyth Deborah L
Bought by
Smyth Daniel R and Smyth Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,500
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2005
Sold by
Smyth Daniel R and Smyth Deborah L
Bought by
Smyth Daniel R and Smyth Deborah L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2005
Sold by
Cassara Ursula A and Sam R Cassara Living Trust
Bought by
Smyth Daniel R and Smyth Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,750
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Barrow David S $713,000 First American Title Company
Brinkerhoff Brian B -- First American Title Company
Brinkerhoff Brian $630,000 First American Title Company
Smyth Daniel R -- Chicago Title Company
Smyth Daniel R -- Chicago Title Company
Smyth Daniel R -- None Available
Smyth Daniel R $575,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barrow David S $461,121
Previous Owner Brinkerhoff Brian $440,000
Previous Owner Smyth Daniel R $352,500
Previous Owner Smyth Daniel R $373,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Sold $712,807 -4.8% $891 / Sq Ft
08/31/2019 08/31/19 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2019 07/16/19 For Sale $749,000 +18.9% $936 / Sq Ft
08/16/2017 08/16/17 Sold $630,000 -1.4% $788 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/30/2017 06/30/17 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Price Changed $639,000 -1.5% $799 / Sq Ft
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Price Changed $649,000 -1.5% $811 / Sq Ft
04/03/2017 04/03/17 For Sale $659,000 0.0% $824 / Sq Ft
02/07/2014 02/07/14 Rented $1,950 0.0% --
01/31/2014 01/31/14 Under Contract -- -- --
01/07/2014 01/07/14 For Rent $1,950 +5.4% --
11/23/2012 11/23/12 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
11/13/2012 11/13/12 Under Contract -- -- --
10/22/2012 10/22/12 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
03/13/2012 03/13/12 Rented $1,850 -9.8% --
03/01/2012 03/01/12 Under Contract -- -- --
01/09/2012 01/09/12 For Rent $2,050 -- --
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 $9,763 $779,560 $577,235 $202,325
2023 $9,444 $749,288 $554,820 $194,468
2022 $9,233 $734,597 $543,942 $190,655
2021 $8,939 $720,193 $533,276 $186,917
2020 $8,788 $712,808 $527,808 $185,000
2019 $8,020 $642,600 $514,080 $128,520
2018 $7,801 $630,000 $504,000 $126,000
2017 $7,584 $604,573 $473,145 $131,428
2016 $7,041 $559,790 $438,097 $121,693
2015 $6,704 $528,104 $413,299 $114,805
2014 $6,083 $475,769 $372,341 $103,428
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Thomas Tomaselli

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Brenda Friday

    Friday Realty

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  • Lauren Spencer

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Lauren Spencer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 688-6461

    10 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Lauren Spencer
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  • Cynthia Lester

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Cynthia Lester

    CENTURY 21 Masters

    (831) 234-0107

    23 Total Sales

    Cynthia Lester
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  • Jim Wilder

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jim Wilder

    Wilder Associates

    (831) 662-0291

    Jim Wilder
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81760707

MLSListings

APN: 042-132-12-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

124 Bennett Rd, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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