NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 Aptos Beach Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $978,000 - $1,004,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
835 Sq Ft
$1,187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 13, 2015

Last sale price $634,000 $759 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,154 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Balcony
  • 2-minute walk to Rio del Mar State Beach

About This Home

As of July 2015

Get ready to enjoy the Aptos beach life! This gorgeous two bedroom, one bathroom home in Rio del Mar features a newly remodeled kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room. The entire home has been updated with designer details. This is truly turn-key with new appliances, water heater, and electrical panel upgrade. Nicely sized yard with a rare alley access. Just steps to Rio del Mar Beach, restaurants, and more. This is a perfect second home or possible vacation rental!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Strock

Strock Real Estate License #01337838 Listed on: 05/19/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Spencer Hays

Strock Real Estate License #01224139

Strock Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 2,091 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RM-3

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 835 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Low Flow Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-161-20-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

2,091 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 835
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: RM-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 835
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tile, Tub, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 042-161-20-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0480
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2091.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2091.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Rio del Mar Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2015
Closed on
Jul 9, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ben Strock
Strock Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Spencer Hays
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$634,000
Premium/Discount to List
$39,000
6.55%
Current Estimated Value
$991,147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$357,147
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%
Original Mortgage
$334,000
Interest Rate
0.0383%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2014
Closed on
Jul 7, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Christine J. Evans
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mike Castle
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$457,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$47,000
-10.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
53.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
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
$634,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
$410,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $85,000
Open $334,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $634,000 +6.6% $759 / Sq Ft
05/28/2015 05/28/15 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2015 05/19/15 For Sale $595,000 +45.1% $713 / Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Sold $410,000 +2.5% $491 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/29/2014 06/29/14 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2014 06/27/14 Price Changed $399,900 -6.3% $479 / Sq Ft
06/13/2014 06/13/14 Price Changed $427,000 -6.6% $511 / Sq Ft
06/04/2014 06/04/14 For Sale $457,000 +11.5% $547 / Sq Ft
05/31/2014 05/31/14 Off Market $410,000 -- --
05/29/2014 05/29/14 For Sale $469,000 -- $562 / Sq Ft
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 $9,223 $750,528 $450,317 $300,211
2023 $9,017 $721,384 $432,830 $288,554
2022 $7,872 $707,239 $424,343 $282,896
2021 $7,642 $693,372 $416,023 $277,349
2020 $7,529 $686,262 $411,757 $274,505
2019 $7,400 $672,806 $403,684 $269,122
2018 $7,158 $659,613 $395,768 $263,845
2017 $7,105 $646,680 $388,008 $258,672
2016 $6,917 $634,000 $380,400 $253,600
2015 $225 $16,159 $16,159 $0
2014 $221 $15,842 $15,842 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ben Strock

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ben Strock

    Strock Real Estate

    (831) 247-0922

    69 in this area

    375 Total Sales

    Ben Strock
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Spencer Hays

    Strock Real Estate

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  • Christine J. Evans

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Christine J. Evans

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 970-1851

    7 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Christine J. Evans
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  • Mike Castle

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Mike Castle

    CENTURY 21 Masters

    (831) 588-1988

    8 Total Sales

    Mike Castle
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81466066

MLSListings

APN: 042-161-20-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

126 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA

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