Maureen Kendall
David Lyng Real Estate
(669) 333-3681
33 Total Sales
2 in Rio del Mar
$1.1M - $1.7M Price Range
1537 Dolphin Dr Aptos, CA 95003
Rio del Mar NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,914,607
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,406
Sq Ft
$796/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Atrium Room
- Contemporary Architecture
- Double Oven
- Deck
- Loft
- 3 Car Garage
About This Home
As of April 2023Welcome to 1537 Dolphin Dr., a spacious 1998-built contemporary home with high ceilings, a huge yard, and flooded with natural light. Enter into the oversized living room that opens to the dining area and open-concept kitchen with tons of storage. Two BRs on the first floor including a spacious primary suite w/ two closets, separate tub and shower, and a dual sink vanity, a secondary bedroom w/separate entrance that would be perfect for a home office, and an attached ~425 sqft. sunroom (NOT included in main house sqft). Upstairs is a loft area + two additional BRs and a shared BA. Outside, you'll find a gardener's paradise: walking paths, drip irrigation feeding fruit trees (lemon, persimmon, gala apple, and more), veggie beds, and decorative mature landscaping. Breathe in the ocean air at this magical home on a nearly 13,000 sqft. lot just minutes to Seascape Village. Bonus: two-car garage w/ direct access & 240V outlet PLUS a separate one-car garage for toys, hobbies, cars, etc.
Last Buyer's Agent
Shawndy Linquist
Compass License #02062936
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1998
Lot Details
- 12,763 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Sloped Up
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R-1-10
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Raised Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,406 Sq Ft Home
- Skylights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Family or Dining Combination
- Loft
- Atrium Room
- Storage Room
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Additional Features
- Solar owned by seller
- Deck
- 400 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 054-051-03-000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 15, 2023
Closed on
Apr 3, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Eli Karon
Karon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shawndy Linquist
Compass
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
6.17%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,607
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.07%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 15, 2023
Closed on
Mar 29, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Eli Karon
Karon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shawndy Linquist
Compass
List Price
$1,799,000
Sold Price
$1,910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
6.17%
Views
20
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 30, 2019
Closed on
Jul 26, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jill Newgren
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ron Fossum
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-4.3%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Rio del Mar, CA
-
Maureen Kendall
-
Sirrom Alizem
Sirrom Alizem
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
(831) 777-4729
15 Total Sales
1 in Rio del Mar
$799,000 Price
-
Aaron Parker
Aaron Parker
Score Real Estate
(669) 236-6118
42 Total Sales
1 in Rio del Mar
$1,040,000 Price
-
Gisele Sasso
Gisele Sasso
eXp Realty of California Inc
(831) 400-5595
3 Total Sales
1 in Rio del Mar
$1,128,000 Price
-
Sophia Lerios
Sophia Lerios
eXp Realty of California Inc
(831) 480-1790
15 Total Sales
2 in Rio del Mar
$835K - $940K Price Range
-
Paul Burrowes
Paul Burrowes
David Lyng Real Estate
(831) 480-0660
43 Total Sales
2 in Rio del Mar
$50K - $1.2M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,910,000 | First American Title | ||
| -- | First American Title | ||
| $1,335,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $633,000 | Santa Cruz Title Company | ||
| $180,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $194,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2023 04/07/23 | Sold | $1,910,000 | +6.2% | $794 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/24/2023 03/24/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/15/2023 03/15/23 | For Sale | $1,799,000 | +34.8% | $748 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/19/2019 09/19/19 | Sold | $1,335,000 | -4.3% | $555 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/20/2019 08/20/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/30/2019 07/30/19 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | -- | $580 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $24,890 | $2,026,907 | $1,216,144 | $810,763 |
| 2025 | $24,890 | $1,987,164 | $1,192,298 | $794,866 |
| 2023 | $16,501 | $1,403,323 | $841,994 | $561,329 |
| 2022 | $16,170 | $1,375,807 | $825,484 | $550,323 |
| 2021 | $15,767 | $1,348,830 | $809,298 | $539,532 |
| 2020 | $15,529 | $1,335,000 | $801,000 | $534,000 |
| 2019 | $10,494 | $872,163 | $344,457 | $527,706 |
| 2018 | $10,212 | $855,062 | $337,703 | $517,359 |
| 2017 | $10,119 | $838,295 | $331,082 | $507,213 |
| 2016 | $9,866 | $821,858 | $324,590 | $497,268 |
| 2015 | $9,779 | $809,513 | $319,714 | $489,799 |
| 2014 | $9,553 | $793,656 | $313,451 | $480,205 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Eli Karon
Seller's Agent in 2023
Eli Karon
Karon Properties
(310) 701-4779
12 in this area
142 Total Sales
-
Nicole Karon
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Nicole Karon
Karon Properties
(831) 426-6696
6 in this area
55 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Shawndy Linquist
Compass
-
Jill Newgren
Seller's Agent in 2019
Jill Newgren
David Lyng Real Estate
(831) 214-1600
1 in this area
22 Total Sales
-
R
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Robert Slawinski
David Lyng Real Estate
-
Ron Fossum
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Ron Fossum
Bailey Properties
(831) 234-2974
2 in this area
25 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81921027
APN: 054-051-03-000
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