NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1496 Dolphin Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $883,000 - $993,704

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
697 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold November 14, 2014

Last sale price $485,000 $337 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,600/month

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • High Ceiling
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Ground Level Unit
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of November 2014

Are you looking for a 1st home or beach home? This well appointed condo unit is located in the coveted Seascape area of Aptos. W/in walking distance to beach path. Updated kitchen w/travertine tumbled-marble tile,corian counter tops & SS appliances,crown molding & wainscoting thru-out. Private patio area w/stamped concrete. Lots of natural light. Was a FSBO-DOM doesn't reflect 9/19 /14 list date.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Myra Ambrosini

Bailey Properties License #01347758 Listed on: 05/07/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron Fossum

Bailey Properties License #01272394

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 697

Home Design

  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • 220 Volts
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Ground Level Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-021-015

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, common area electricity, common area gas, exterior painting, fencing, insurance - common area
  • Decamara Association

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Security Service
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,474

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Age: 41
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 336.81
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 2
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 100
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1440
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 9
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: E9
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: RM-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Yes, Wood Burning, Insert
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1440
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Service, Fire Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Street
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 446
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Budget, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Insurance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: DeCamara
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 054-021-015
  • Lot Location: Corner, Court
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 337.35
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 697.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 697.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 697.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 697.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Walls Insulated, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1
  • Unit Features: Ground Floor

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
Nov 11, 2014
Sold by
Taylor Thomas W
Bought by
Foden Cheryl
Seller's Agent
Myra Ambrosini
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ron Fossum
Bailey Properties
List Price
$519,500
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,500
-6.64%
Current Estimated Value
$934,176

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$449,176
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$363,750
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2004
Sold by
Uyeda Douglas B and Uyeda Shelly M
Bought by
Taylor Thomas W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Foden Cheryl $485,000 First American Title Company
Taylor Thomas W $480,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Foden Cheryl Susan $57,000
Open Foden Cheryl $288,000
Closed Foden Cheryl $304,000
Closed Foden Cheryl $360,500
Closed Foden Cheryl $363,750
Previous Owner Taylor Thomas W $384,000
Previous Owner Uyeda Douglas B $155,500
Previous Owner Uyeda Douglas B $151,000
Previous Owner Uyeda Douglas B $145,000
Closed Taylor Thomas W $96,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $485,000 -0.2% $337 / Sq Ft
10/20/2014 10/20/14 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2014 10/13/14 Price Changed $485,777 -2.8% $337 / Sq Ft
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Price Changed $499,777 -3.8% $347 / Sq Ft
05/07/2014 05/07/14 For Sale $519,500 -- $361 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,474 $582,897 $378,883 $204,014
2023 $7,308 $560,263 $364,171 $196,092
2022 $7,141 $549,277 $357,030 $192,247
2021 $6,888 $538,508 $350,030 $188,478
2020 $6,769 $532,986 $346,441 $186,545
2019 $6,651 $522,535 $339,648 $182,887
2018 $6,470 $512,289 $332,988 $179,301
2017 $6,407 $502,245 $326,459 $175,786
2016 $6,233 $492,397 $320,058 $172,339
2015 $6,157 $485,000 $315,250 $169,750
2014 $5,718 $448,668 $269,201 $179,467
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Myra Ambrosini

    Bailey Properties

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  • Ron Fossum

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ron Fossum

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 234-2974

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Ron Fossum
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81434233

MLSListings

APN: 054-021-15-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1496 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 1496 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 since 07 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $934,176, approximately $648 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 1496 Dolphin 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.

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