$1,075,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 3PM $75K PRICE DROP

145 Bennett Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,703/month

Total Views 22,669
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
970 Sq Ft
$1,108 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 4-minute walk to Rio del Mar State Beach

About This Home

YOUR COASTAL RETREAT! This sunlit, inviting home captures the very essence of beach-side living. Picture yourself waking up to the soothing sound of waves, savoring the fresh ocean breeze, and taking a leisurely stroll just minutes away to sink your toes into the warm, soft sand. Nestled in the serene coastal enclave of Rio Del Mar Beach, this gem is just four blocks to the ocean, where you'll find a charming cafe, delicious dining options, and endless beach adventures waiting for you. Open and airy living spaces bathed in natural light, where modern updates meet nostalgic charm. The heart of the home - a beautifully updated kitchen large living room with welcoming wood-burning stove, and great separation of space between bedrooms. Designed with both comfort and connection in mind, this home offers a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, and a layout perfectly suited for low maintenance living. Start your mornings with coffee on the sunlit front deck, refresh in the outdoor shower after a beach day, or soak in the private hot tub under the stars. Whether you're dining al fresco, or gathering with loved ones for sunsets and beach bonfires, this home embodies a quality lifestyle where you rejuvenate your soul. Your very own peaceful retreat.

Listing Agent

Teresa Marlow

Compass License #01733164 Listed on: 03/31/2026

Compass

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, June 28, 2026
    1:00 to 3:00 pm
    6/28/2026 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    6/28/2026 3:00:00 PM +00:00
    Nestled n the enclave of Rio Del Mar Beach, this gem is just 4 blocks to the ocean. This sunlit inviting home captures the very essence of beachside living! Wake up to the soothing sounds of waves.Rejuvenate your soul at your own Coastal Retreat!
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1,786 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-3.5

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 970 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-171-13-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

1,786 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 970
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R-1-3.5
  • Special Features: OpenHouse
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 970
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced Front
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street Parking, On Street
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric, Stove - Wood, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 042-171-13-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0410
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1786.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1786.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

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

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $10,758 $797,596 $677,957 $119,639
2023 $9,631 $766,625 $651,631 $114,994
2022 $9,417 $751,593 $638,854 $112,739
2021 $9,121 $736,855 $626,327 $110,528
2020 $8,966 $729,300 $619,905 $109,395
2019 $8,807 $715,000 $607,750 $107,250
2018 $6,694 $527,527 $342,892 $184,635
2017 $6,627 $517,184 $336,169 $181,015
2016 $6,467 $507,043 $329,577 $177,466
2015 $6,388 $499,426 $324,626 $174,800
2014 $6,235 $489,643 $318,267 $171,376
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/12/2026 06/12/26 Price Changed $1,075,000 -6.5% $1,108 / Sq Ft
03/31/2026 03/31/26 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $1,186 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Law Offices Of W Lance Russum
Grant Deed $715,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $465,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Grant Deed $590,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $572,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $472,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82048707

MLSListings

APN: 042-171-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

145 Bennett Rd, Aptos, CA

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