NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1954 Dolphin Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $705,382 - $746,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,215 Sq Ft
566 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 20, 2012

Last sale price $217,500 $179 Per Sq Ft

Est. 235% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,215 / mo

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bathtub
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Tile Flooring
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2012

Lowest price condo in Aptos. One of 4 units. Walk to the beach and other major conveniences. Property needs some attention but can be easily beautifully transformed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilyn Johnson

Bailey Properties License #01095691 Listed on: 07/15/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Abe Yang

RSI, Realty Services & Inv. License #DRE #00637446

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • 566

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,215 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include roof, exterior painting, insurance - liability
  • 4 Units
  • Dolphin Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-271-002

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

566 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Fixer Upper
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 179.01
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 2
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 10
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Complex: 4
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 4
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1215
  • Barclay Horizontal: 90
  • Barclays Page: 58
  • Map Book Page: 994
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 58
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 67
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 90
  • Thomas Bros Page: 994
  • Thomas Brothers: C3
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Zoning Description: RM-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Yes, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1215
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 225
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation
  • Association Fees Include: Roof, Exterior Painting, Insurance - Liability
  • H O A Name Text: Dolphin Association
  • Levels In Unit: 2
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 054-271-002
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 188.48
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 435.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 435.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 435.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 435.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$729,096

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2020
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
$489,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2017
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
$933,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2015
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
$321,850
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2012
Closed on
Oct 1, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Johnson
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Abe Yang
RSI, Realty Services & Inv.
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$217,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,500
-22.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2012
Closed on
Sep 26, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Johnson
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Abe Yang
RSI, Realty Services & Inv.
List Price
$279,000
Sold Price
$217,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,500
-22.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
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
$260,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 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
$126,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
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
-- Chicago Title
-- North American Title Co Inc
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$217,500 Old Republic Title Company
$263,906 Lawyers Title Company
-- None Available
-- Santa Cruz Title Company
-- None Available
-- Multiple
-- Multiple
$103,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $489,000
Previous Owner $933,000
Previous Owner $321,850
Previous Owner $260,000
Previous Owner $126,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2012 11/20/12 Sold $217,500 -5.0% $179 / Sq Ft
09/23/2012 09/23/12 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Price Changed $229,000 -16.7% $188 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 Price Changed $275,000 -1.4% $226 / Sq Ft
07/15/2012 07/15/12 For Sale $279,000 -- $230 / 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 $4,149 $267,835 $160,701 $107,134
2023 $4,031 $257,435 $154,461 $102,974
2022 $3,919 $252,388 $151,433 $100,955
2021 $3,717 $247,439 $148,463 $98,976
2020 $3,645 $244,902 $146,941 $97,961
2019 $3,581 $240,100 $144,060 $96,040
2018 $3,478 $235,392 $141,235 $94,157
2017 $3,437 $230,775 $138,465 $92,310
2016 $3,341 $226,250 $135,750 $90,500
2015 $3,271 $222,852 $133,711 $89,141
2014 $3,189 $218,487 $131,092 $87,395
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Marilyn Johnson

    Bailey Properties

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Abe Yang

    RSI, Realty Services & Inv.

    (415) 346-1384

    5 Total Sales

    Abe Yang
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81226474

MLSListings

APN: 054-271-02-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1954 Dolphin Dr, Aptos, CA

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