NOT LISTED FOR SALE

140 Zanzibar Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,503,109 - $3,578,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,882 Sq Ft
$1,228/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2025

Last sale price $3,665,000 $1,272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,801 / mo

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of September 2025

This home is located at 140 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 since 30 September 2025 and is currently estimated at $3,539,777, approximately $1,228 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 140 Zanzibar Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School, and Aptos High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Norris

David Lyng Real Estate License #01452139 Listed on: 09/30/2025

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennet Kresge

Strock Real Estate License #01274752

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 7,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,882 Sq Ft Home
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area electricity, fencing, maintenance - common area, maintenance - road
  • King Management Association
  • Built by Seascape Uplands
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-172-24-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

7,100 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Property Condition: Built / Remodeled Green
  • Restrictions: Parking Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 100
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2882
  • Complex Name: Seascape Uplands
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2882
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler, Secured Garage / Parking
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City Lights, Greenbelt, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 350
  • HOA Documents: Minutes, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Fencing, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Road
  • H O A Name Text: King Management
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Inverted Floor Plan

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Parcel Number: 053-172-24-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1630
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7100.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Nickel Greg
Bought by
Lambetecchio Edgar Lee and Lambetecchio Janet
Seller's Agent
Denise Norris
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jennet Kresge
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$3,665,000
Sold Price
$3,665,000
Current Estimated Value
$3,554,751

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$110,249
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2024
Sold by
Nickel Greg and Nickel Cheryl Ann
Bought by
Nickel Greg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2004
Sold by
Nickel Greg
Bought by
Nickel Greg and Nickel Cheryl Ann Carroll

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2004
Sold by
Nickel Cheryl
Bought by
Nickel Greg

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2001
Sold by
Joshi Satish B and Joshi Rohini S
Bought by
Nickel Greg and Nickel Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,000
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1999
Sold by
Uplands Aptos L P
Bought by
Joshi Satish B and Joshi Rohini S
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
Lambetecchio Edgar Lee $3,665,000 First American Title Company
Nickel Greg -- Pacific Coast Title
Nickel Greg -- Multiple
Nickel Greg -- Multiple
Nickel Greg $581,500 Old Republic Title Company
Joshi Satish B $425,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nickel Greg $325,000
Previous Owner Nickel Greg $150,000
Previous Owner Nickel Greg $1,000,000
Previous Owner Nickel Greg $407,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Sold $3,665,000 0.0% $1,272 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2025 09/30/25 For Sale $3,665,000 -- $1,272 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $17,696 $1,548,745 $890,454 $658,291
2023 $17,369 $1,488,606 $855,877 $632,729
2022 $17,022 $1,459,417 $839,095 $620,322
2021 $16,605 $1,430,801 $822,642 $608,159
2020 $16,339 $1,416,130 $814,207 $601,923
2019 $16,050 $1,388,363 $798,242 $590,121
2018 $15,626 $1,361,140 $782,590 $578,550
2017 $15,494 $1,334,452 $767,246 $567,206
2016 $15,096 $1,308,286 $752,202 $556,084
2015 $14,999 $1,288,634 $740,903 $547,731
2014 $14,659 $1,263,392 $726,390 $537,002
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denise Norris

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Denise Norris

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 325-1970

    3 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Denise Norris
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  • Jennet Kresge

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jennet Kresge

    Strock Real Estate

    3 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Jennet Kresge
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82029006

MLSListings

APN: 053-172-24-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

140 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA

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