NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 Santa Cruz Ave Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,410,135

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,374 Sq Ft
$1,026/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2019

Last sale price $1,070,000 $779 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,853/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Seacliff State Beach

About This Home

As of May 2019

Are you kidding me with those views and the price?!?! Nope, not kidding, this is definitely the best ocean view home in Santa Cruz County for the money. Situated in the second row of homes off the bluff, and only a few doors away from the beach pathway, this open beamed bungalow has tremendous upside. No need to settle here for some other blokes cheap Home Depot remodel, the opportunity is waiting for you to put your custom touches on this well located beach home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Strock

Strock Real Estate License #02032729 Listed on: 05/06/2019

Co-Listed By

Shawndy Linquist

Strock Real Estate License #02062936

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Dediego

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01132198

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,027

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 4,225 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-4

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,374 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-083-03-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,027

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 60
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1374
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: R-1-4
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1374
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Mar Vista Elementary
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Elementary School: 812
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 042-083-03-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0970
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4225.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4225.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Mar Vista Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Faulkner Andrew J and Barar Goly M
Bought by
Faulkner Andrew J and Barar Goly M
Current Estimated Value
$1,410,135

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2019
Sold by
Farias Family Trust
Bought by
Barar Goly and Faulkner Andrew J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2012
Sold by
Farias Donald H and Farias Family Trust
Bought by
Farias Donald H and Farias Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 1994
Sold by
Farias Donald H and Farias Danelle M
Bought by
Farias Donald H and Farias Danelle M
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Faulkner Andrew J -- None Available
Faulkner Andrew J -- None Available
Barar Goly $1,071,500 Old Republic Title Company
Farias Donald H -- None Available
Farias Donald H -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2019 05/29/19 Sold $1,070,000 +7.5% $779 / Sq Ft
05/15/2019 05/15/19 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2019 05/06/19 For Sale $995,000 -- $724 / 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 $14,027 $1,193,605 $1,003,967 $189,638
2023 $13,755 $1,147,256 $964,982 $182,274
2022 $13,471 $1,124,761 $946,061 $178,700
2021 $13,112 $1,102,706 $927,510 $175,196
2020 $12,898 $1,091,400 $918,000 $173,400
2019 $1,890 $78,247 $22,925 $55,322
2018 $1,827 $76,713 $22,476 $54,237
2017 $1,796 $75,209 $22,034 $53,175
2016 $1,765 $73,734 $21,602 $52,132
2015 $1,694 $72,627 $21,278 $51,349
2014 $1,643 $71,204 $20,861 $50,343
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ben Strock

    Strock Real Estate

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  • S

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Shawndy Linquist

    Strock Real Estate

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Brian Dediego

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81750516

MLSListings

APN: 042-083-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

217 Santa Cruz Ave, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 217 Santa Cruz Ave, Aptos, CA 95003 since 06 May 2019 and is currently priced at $1,410,135, approximately $1,026 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 217 Santa Cruz Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Mar Vista Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School, and Aptos High School.

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