NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1550 Dolphin Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $782,000 - $957,504

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

Last Sold October 11, 2013

Last sale price $375,000 $260 Per Sq Ft

Est. 139% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,218/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Traditional Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of October 2013

Here is your opportunity to make it all you want in a beach house or first home! Best floor plan in the complex, private location in Spindrift. Nice size patio. Many Spindriftians have or are upgrading the units and raising property values daily! Significant value in this buy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01257150 Listed on: 07/16/2013

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01257150 Listed on: 07/16/2013

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • End Unit

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Guest Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-031-014

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, management fee, reserves, roof, sewer, water, common area electricity, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance - liability
  • 92 Units
  • Decamara Association
  • Built by Spindrift

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 260.42
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 2
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Complex: 92
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 92
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1440
  • Builder Architect: Holcomb
  • Complex Name: Spindrift
  • 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
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1440
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 412
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Budget, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Sewer, Water, Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Liability
  • H O A Name Text: DeCamara
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 054-031-014
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 302.78
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 653.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 653.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 653.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 653.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1
  • Unit Features: End Unit

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Escoto Sesario R and Acosta Eva
Bought by
Escoto Kristina A and Montagna Adam Michael
Current Estimated Value
$897,626

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,100
Outstanding Balance
$239,545
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$658,081

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2014
Sold by
Escoto Sesario R and Acosta Eva
Bought by
Escoto/Acosta Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2013
Closed on
Oct 1, 2013
Sold by
Kachel Guy R and Kachel Dolores H
Bought by
Escoto Sesario R and Acosta Eva
Seller's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$440,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-14.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.40%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Escoto Kristina A $376,500 Bnt Title Company Of Ca
Escoto/Acosta Family Trust -- Orange Coast Title Company
Escoto Sesario R $375,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Escoto Kristina A $265,100
Previous Owner Escoto/Acosta Family Trust $299,000
Previous Owner Escoto Sesario R $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/11/2013 10/11/13 Sold $375,000 -14.0% $260 / Sq Ft
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2013 08/13/13 Price Changed $436,000 -0.9% $303 / Sq Ft
07/16/2013 07/16/13 For Sale $440,000 -- $306 / 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 $6,174 $696,626 $499,667 $196,959
2023 $6,027 $441,848 $265,109 $176,739
2022 $5,881 $433,184 $259,910 $173,274
2021 $5,648 $424,692 $254,815 $169,877
2020 $5,548 $420,336 $252,202 $168,134
2019 $5,450 $412,094 $247,257 $164,837
2018 $5,300 $404,014 $242,409 $161,605
2017 $5,246 $396,092 $237,655 $158,437
2016 $5,102 $388,326 $232,995 $155,331
2015 $5,028 $382,493 $229,496 $152,997
2014 $2,941 $195,902 $79,632 $116,270
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Brezsny

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    10 in this area

    223 Total Sales

    Tom Brezsny
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81325560

MLSListings

APN: 054-031-14-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1550 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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