NOT LISTED FOR SALE

124 Bennett Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $879,000 - $1,018,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$1,218/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2019

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

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,073 / mo

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

1,655 Sq Ft Lot

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2019
Closed on
Sep 11, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
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
$974,614

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$261,807
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.80%
Original Mortgage
$461,121
Outstanding Balance
$407,157
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$567,457

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2017
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
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
Bought by

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$713,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$630,000 First American Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$575,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $461,121
Previous Owner $440,000
Previous Owner $352,500
Previous Owner $373,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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

    9 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Lauren Spencer
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  • Cynthia Lester

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Cynthia Lester

    CENTURY 21 Masters

    (831) 234-0107

    21 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

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