NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Baltusrol Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,430,582 - $1,695,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,572 Sq Ft
$995/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2023

Last sale price $1,550,000 $986 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,135 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of March 2023

Well-maintained sunny, South\West facing single-level home with larger 9,500 plus square foot lot in one of Rio Del Mar's most coveted neighborhoods. Freshly painted interior, refinished hardwood floors. Within walking distance to the Beach and Seascape Golf Course. Sought after School Districts. First time this home has ever been offered for sale. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Chestnut

David Lyng Real Estate License #02157059 Listed on: 03/10/2023

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelley Trousdale

Santa Cruz Estates License #01113597

Santa Cruz Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 9,540 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-10

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,572 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Ceramic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-031-14-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

9,540 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1572
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: R-1-10
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area in Family Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Ceramic, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 1572
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Site Parking, On Street, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 053-031-14-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2190
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9540.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9540.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Rusek Jan and Rusek Krystyna
Bought by
Rusek Family Living Trust and Rusek
Current Estimated Value
$1,529,839

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
Mar 20, 2023
Sold by
Dorothy Alice Andresen Trust
Bought by
Rusek Jan and Rusek Krystyna
Seller's Agent
Robert Chestnut
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kelley Trousdale
Santa Cruz Estates
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
10.79%
Views
15

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2001
Sold by
Andresen Dorothy A
Bought by
Andresen Dorothy A and Dorothy Alice Andresen Trust
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rusek Family Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Rusek Jan $1,550,000 First American Title
Andresen Dorothy A -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Sold $1,550,000 +10.8% $986 / Sq Ft
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $890 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $10,075 $819,524 $573,667 $245,857
2023 $16,951 $1,450,000 $1,015,000 $435,000
2022 $2,344 $106,739 $30,113 $76,626
2021 $2,156 $104,646 $29,523 $75,123
2020 $2,105 $103,573 $29,220 $74,353
2019 $2,062 $101,542 $28,647 $72,895
2018 $1,993 $99,552 $28,086 $71,466
2017 $1,960 $97,600 $27,535 $70,065
2016 $1,922 $95,686 $26,995 $68,691
2015 $1,850 $94,249 $26,590 $67,659
2014 $1,794 $92,403 $26,069 $66,334
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Robert Chestnut

    David Lyng Real Estate (Carmel offices)

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  • Kelley Trousdale

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kelley Trousdale

    Santa Cruz Estates

    (831) 566-7070

    14 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Kelley Trousdale
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81921185

MLSListings

APN: 053-031-14-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

185 Baltusrol Dr, Aptos, CA

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