NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1456 Dolphin Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $736,000 - $796,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
945 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2020

Last sale price $610,000 $646 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,303 / mo

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Skylights
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2020

Sophisticated and tasteful beach home! 2br, 1.5ba, single level unit situated in a peaceful yet convenient location. Engineered hardwood floors, custom cherry cabinets, bead glass fronts, built in wine rack, Cherry and Marble center island with storage. A hammered copper apron sink adorns the kitchen. Fireplace and skylights add to the charm! You can smell the ocean here! A quick 5-8 minute walk leads you to the sandy beach, Seascape Village and Resort! Updated with high-end, custom and artistic features. The Spindrift Complex is surrounded by custom , quality homes, enjoys Seascape's underground utilities, wonderful walking opportunities, nearby gourmet groceries, popular Deer Park Wine & Spirits, and walking access to several popular restaurants. Uber over to the new Mentone restaurant in Aptos Village!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #70010105 Listed on: 02/28/2020

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Arlene Finney

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01373032

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1973

Lot Details

  • 871

HOA Fees

  • $488 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 945 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Gas Oven
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

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

Additional Features

  • Private Pool
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, reserves, roof, water / sewer
  • 92 Units
  • Spindrift HOA

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1973

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$488 per month

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM-3
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions, Pets - Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 92
  • Structure Sq Ft: 945
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1973

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 945
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Community Facility, Pool - In Ground

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Carport, On Street
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Spindrift
  • HOA Fees: 488
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Reserves, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Spindrift HOA

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0200
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 871.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 871.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2020
Closed on
May 1, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Arlene Finney
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.45%
Current Estimated Value
$763,573

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,573
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2000
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
$292,500
Interest Rate
5.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1994
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
$70,000
Interest Rate
7%
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
$610,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
$325,000 Old Republic Title Company
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$147,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $292,500
Previous Owner $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Sold $610,000 -1.5% $646 / Sq Ft
04/26/2020 04/26/20 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2020 02/28/20 For Sale $619,000 -- $655 / 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 $8,288 $667,124 $466,987 $200,137
2023 $8,109 $641,219 $448,853 $192,366
2022 $7,926 $628,646 $440,052 $188,594
2021 $7,660 $616,320 $431,424 $184,896
2020 $5,770 $447,796 $275,566 $172,230
2019 $5,667 $439,016 $270,163 $168,853
2018 $5,510 $430,408 $264,866 $165,542
2017 $5,452 $421,968 $259,673 $162,295
2016 $5,106 $395,651 $237,392 $158,259
2015 $4,700 $359,682 $215,810 $143,872
2014 $4,272 $324,038 $194,423 $129,615
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Brezsny

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    10 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Tom Brezsny
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  • Arlene Finney

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Arlene Finney

    Sereno Group

    (408) 499-0023

    83 Total Sales

    Arlene Finney
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81784537

MLSListings

APN: 054-021-22-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1456 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA

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