NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Valencia Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $2,729,000 - $4,471,070

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,249 Sq Ft
$841/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2014

Last sale price $2,200,000 $518 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,093/month

99 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Mountain View
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of September 2014

Own your own Valley! Most beautiful parcel in SC Co just 5 minutes to Aptos Village. Fairy tale Victorian Farmhouse in magical setting surrounded by lawn, pool, gardens and Valencia Creek. 43 acre parcel mostly apple orchard and vineyard with commercial ag zoning. Home features wraparound porch, cupola, hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen, game rm, studio. Incredible yard lives like a resort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

George Wilson

David Lyng Real Estate License #00662250 Listed on: 05/06/2014

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Spencer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00925382

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,205

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as CA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,249 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gas Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Storage
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Dwelling with Separate Living Area
  • Agricultural
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-132-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,205

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Victorian
  • Age: 25
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 517.77
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4249
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: E4
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Zoning Description: CA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 4249
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Formal Entry, Guest Quarters, Separate Living Unit, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 5
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub, In Ground Concrete, Heated - Gas, Pool - Yes
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Tennis Court(s) - Possible, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas - Propane, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Wet Bar, Bay Window

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Valencia Elementary
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Elementary School: 818
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Agricultural Use
  • Parcel Number: 041-132-016
  • Lot Location: River/Stream/Lake
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 506.00
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Acres
  • Minimum Lot Size: 43.80
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 1907928.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 1907928.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 43.80
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Valencia Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2020
Sold by
Desjardin Michael Anthony and Desjardin Michael Anthony
Bought by
Desjardin Michael Anthony and Desjardin Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$3,573,690

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2014
Closed on
Aug 28, 2014
Sold by
Wade Michael Robert and Lyons Wade Loreen K
Bought by
Desjardin Michael Anthony
Seller's Agent
George Wilson
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Spencer
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,275,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-3.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2003
Sold by
Wade Michael Robert and Wade Loreen K Lyons
Bought by
Wade Michael Robert and Wade Loreen K Lyons

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2003
Sold by
Wade Michael Robert and Wade Loreen K Lyons
Bought by
Wade Michael Robert and Wade Loreen K Lyons

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
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
Desjardin Michael Anthony -- None Available
Desjardin Michael Anthony $2,200,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Wade Michael Robert -- --
Wade Michael Robert -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wade Michael Robert $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2014 09/22/14 Sold $2,200,000 0.0% $518 / Sq Ft
09/22/2014 09/22/14 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
08/27/2014 08/27/14 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
08/13/2014 08/13/14 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2014 08/12/14 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
08/05/2014 08/05/14 Price Changed $2,150,000 -5.5% $506 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 For Sale $2,275,000 0.0% $535 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2014 05/06/14 For Sale $2,275,000 -- $535 / 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 $28,205 $2,644,071 $1,742,683 $901,388
2023 $27,787 $2,541,399 $1,675,013 $866,386
2022 $27,320 $2,491,568 $1,642,170 $849,398
2021 $26,822 $2,442,713 $1,609,970 $832,743
2020 $26,424 $2,417,666 $1,593,462 $824,204
2019 $25,971 $2,370,262 $1,562,218 $808,044
2018 $25,316 $2,323,786 $1,531,586 $792,200
2017 $25,134 $2,278,222 $1,501,555 $776,667
2016 $24,471 $2,233,551 $1,472,113 $761,438
2015 $24,375 $2,200,000 $1,450,000 $750,000
2014 $13,403 $1,205,879 $539,948 $665,931
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • George Wilson

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    George Wilson

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 818-3704

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    George Wilson
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  • Lauren Spencer

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Lauren Spencer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 688-6461

    4 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Lauren Spencer
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81415357

MLSListings

APN: 041-771-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

1520 Valencia Rd, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 1520 Valencia Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 since 06 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $3,573,690, approximately $841 per square foot. This property was built in 1989. 1520 Valencia Rd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Valencia Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School, and Aptos High School.

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