NOT LISTED FOR SALE

178 Monte Vista Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,244,000 - $1,529,072

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,035 Sq Ft
$692/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 2, 2020

Last sale price $1,000,000 $491 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,545 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Forest View
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2020

This is a stunningly light & bright elegantly appointed contemporary Aptos home. This delightful, extensively remodeled property features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with over 2000 square feet to enjoy. It has gleaming Brazilian cherry hardwood floors throughout, the kitchen features slab granite countertops & it is appointed with high end stainless steel appliances. There is modern recessed lighting throughout the house with tastefully remodeled bathrooms & many extra features like built in cabinets, crown moulding & wainscoting. It has a predominantly single level, very functional & open floor plan. It also has an attached two car garage with additional RV/vehicle parking & ample off street parking. There is an attached finished studio work space that has lots of potential uses! The oversized corner lot has abundant garden beds, a playhouse, the perfect greenhouse & more! The gardens boast lemons, roses, bougainvillea, succulents, vegetable starts & more. www.178montevista.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Howard

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01401737 Listed on: 04/29/2020

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Rushing

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01975248

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 8,451 Sq Ft Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,035 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-394-01-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

8,451 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2035
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2035
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Slate, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Primary - Tub with Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Parcel Number: 041-394-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1940
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8451.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8451.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2020
Closed on
May 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jessica Howard
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Keith Rushing
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.1%
Current Estimated Value
$1,407,268

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$407,268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Outstanding Balance
$555,048
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$852,220

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2013
Closed on
Jan 27, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dennis Bol
MBI Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
April Young
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$749,900
Sold Price
$743,850
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,050
-0.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$691,215
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2005
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
$357,000
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2005
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
$450,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,000,000 First American Title Company
$744,000 First American Title Company
-- --
$600,000 First American Title Co
$1,000 --
-- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $625,000
Previous Owner $691,215
Previous Owner $357,000
Previous Owner $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Sold $1,000,000 +0.1% $491 / Sq Ft
05/07/2020 05/07/20 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2020 04/29/20 For Sale $999,000 +34.3% $491 / Sq Ft
01/31/2014 01/31/14 Sold $743,850 +0.5% $413 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/09/2014 01/09/14 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2013 12/16/13 Price Changed $739,900 -1.3% $411 / Sq Ft
12/03/2013 12/03/13 For Sale $749,900 0.0% $417 / Sq Ft
10/30/2013 10/30/13 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2013 10/15/13 For Sale $749,900 -- $417 / 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 $11,858 $1,093,647 $820,235 $273,412
2023 $11,676 $1,051,179 $788,384 $262,795
2022 $11,467 $1,030,567 $772,925 $257,642
2021 $11,155 $1,010,360 $757,770 $252,590
2020 $9,264 $833,778 $500,267 $333,511
2019 $9,108 $817,430 $490,458 $326,972
2018 $8,882 $801,402 $480,841 $320,561
2017 $8,819 $785,687 $471,412 $314,275
2016 $8,590 $770,282 $462,169 $308,113
2015 $8,524 $758,712 $455,227 $303,485
2014 $5,625 $496,455 $297,873 $198,582
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jessica Howard

    Sereno Group

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Keith Rushing

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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  • Dennis Bol

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Dennis Bol

    MBI Real Estate

    (831) 818-9006

    22 Total Sales

    Dennis Bol
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    April Young

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81790360

MLSListings

APN: 041-394-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

178 Monte Vista Dr, Aptos, CA

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