NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Moosehead Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,668,000 - $1,731,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
$789/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 20, 2025

Last sale price $1,689,000 $786 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $10,174 / mo

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near a marina
  • Deck
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Rio del Mar State Beach

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to this Ocean view light filled 4-bedroom,3.5-bathroom home nestled in the beach community of Rio Del Mar.This home has 2,150 square feet and includes. ocean view from the upstairs living room/decks. Also views of the beautiful Aptos Creek and charming homes. It is a 10 house walk to the popular Rio Del Mar Beach,Venus and Pixie Deli and local market.There is a half bath upstairs. The property includes a cozy ADU unit above a 2 car carport with 1BR/1BA and kitchen/LR with fireplace and deck with ocean views. Guest/rental option.Beautiful fenced property with gardening surroundings,BBQ,fountain,outside dining/and fire pit to enjoy.2 carport with 2 extra parking spaces. Outdoor storage shed with side storage for bikes/toys.Main house has 3br/2.5 bath down stairs with laundry room/closet downstairs. Chef kitchen with attached dining area, stainless steel appliances. Gas stove/granite countertops, dishwasher,garbage disposal and pantry. The upstairs living room opens to lovely deck with oceans views. Relax in spacious l room with fireplace to relax at night.Wall to wall windows in living room/dining room and kitchen.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheri Nilsson

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01295788 Listed on: 09/03/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheri Nilsson

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01295788 Listed on: 09/03/2025

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 3,572 Sq Ft Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Mostly Level
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-3.5

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • River
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Georgian Colonial Architecture
  • Converted Barn or Barndominium
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Urethane Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Carport Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a marina
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-121-01-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

3,572 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Barn Type, Bungalow, Cape Cod, Cottage, Country English, Georgian, Marina
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2150
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Zoning Description: R-1-3.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Free Standing, Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Room, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 2150
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Outside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Flat / Low Pitch, Polyurethane, Shake
  • View: Neighborhood, Ocean, River / Stream, Water
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Drought Tolerant Plants, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Gate, Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Common Parking Area, Covered Parking, No Garage, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Min: 4

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Inverted Floor Plan, Open Beam Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Grade - Mostly Level, Views
  • Parcel Number: 042-121-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0820
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3572.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3572.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: laundry room

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
Sep 3, 2025
Closed on
Nov 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Cheri Nilsson
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Cheri Nilsson
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$1,689,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.59%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$1,697,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$8,200
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.82%
Original Mortgage
$790,000
Outstanding Balance
$787,173
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$910,027

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 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
$505,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1996
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
$1,689,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$780,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $790,000
Previous Owner $505,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Sold $1,689,000 -0.6% $786 / Sq Ft
10/14/2025 10/14/25 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2025 09/25/25 For Sale $1,699,000 0.0% $790 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $1,699,000 -- $790 / 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 $12,301 $1,004,325 $751,668 $252,657
2023 $11,889 $965,326 $722,480 $242,846
2022 $11,639 $946,398 $708,313 $238,085
2021 $11,309 $927,841 $694,425 $233,416
2020 $11,124 $918,327 $687,304 $231,023
2019 $10,929 $900,321 $673,828 $226,493
2018 $9,870 $811,512 $603,432 $208,080
2017 $9,782 $795,600 $591,600 $204,000
2016 $9,541 $780,000 $580,000 $200,000
2015 $2,461 $137,351 $21,928 $115,423
2014 $2,394 $134,660 $21,498 $113,162
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Cheri Nilsson

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82020011

MLSListings

APN: 042-121-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

218 Moosehead Dr, Aptos, CA

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