NOT LISTED FOR SALE

181 Driftwood Ct Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,959,800 - $2,325,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,481 Sq Ft
$877/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 22, 2013

Last sale price $1,050,000 $423 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,947 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of February 2013

Single level and ocean views in premier Seascape location. Beautifully updated from head to toe including exquisite kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, luxurious master suite, Spectacularly landscaped yard with huge sundeck, garden beds,lawn and patio areas. This is a perfect 10! You won't be disappointed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike O'Boy

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01225575 Listed on: 01/08/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Kastner

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01466277

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,481 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-051-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

10,629 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 423.22
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2481
  • Barclay Horizontal: 89
  • Barclays Page: 58
  • Map Book Page: 994
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 58
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 66
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 89
  • Thomas Bros Page: 994
  • Thomas Brothers: C2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: sfr
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 2481
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 054-051-009
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 401.05
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10454.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10454.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10454.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10454.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2013
Closed on
Feb 14, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mike O'Boy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mark Kastner
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
5.53%
Current Estimated Value
$2,176,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,126,200
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.62%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$436,247
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,739,953

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1998
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
$359,950
Interest Rate
7.25%
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
$1,050,000 First American Title Company
$400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $625,500
Previous Owner $359,950
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/22/2013 02/22/13 Sold $1,050,000 +5.5% $423 / Sq Ft
01/25/2013 01/25/13 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2013 01/08/13 For Sale $995,000 -- $401 / 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 $15,126 $1,293,000 $775,800 $517,200
2023 $14,839 $1,242,792 $745,675 $497,117
2022 $14,538 $1,218,423 $731,054 $487,369
2021 $14,162 $1,194,533 $716,720 $477,813
2020 $13,933 $1,182,285 $709,371 $472,914
2019 $13,689 $1,159,102 $695,461 $463,641
2018 $13,327 $1,136,375 $681,825 $454,550
2017 $13,214 $1,114,094 $668,456 $445,638
2016 $12,880 $1,092,249 $655,349 $436,900
2015 $12,788 $1,075,842 $645,505 $430,337
2014 $12,498 $1,054,767 $632,860 $421,907
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike O'Boy

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Mike O'Boy

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 332-3951

    23 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Mike O'Boy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Mark Kastner

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81300540

MLSListings

APN: 054-051-09-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

181 Driftwood Ct, Aptos, CA

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