NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 Sand St Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,570,000 - $1,771,794

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,865 Sq Ft
$874/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 8, 2021

Last sale price $1,425,000 $764 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,282 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of January 2021

Just steps from Rio Del Mar Beach, gourmet restaurants&Artisan markets,this original surf shack was built in the '40s &most recently enlarged into an architecturally spectacular 4 bedroom home.This property is on a private road,nestled amongst majestic Redwood trees &exotic foliage.Numerous windows&skylights illuminate this meticulously manicured home w/abundant sunlight.The kitchen features stainless steel,6 burner gas range& pass-through opening to an elegant glass enclosed dining room.2 beds &full bath downstairs,&2 beds(1 is a master suite)upstairs.Cozy fireplace in the master suite,w/high ceilings,skylights,a soaking tub,separate shower &walk-in closet.The tranquil outdoor space includes a brand new hot tub, sauna & 3 separate patio areas on the terraced backyard reinforced with newly engineered retaining walls. A peaceful pond w/a waterfall are other special features that make this home so treasured.At the top of the property,enjoy an expansive view of the Rio Del Mar beach area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Cosgrove

Intero Real Estate Services License #01334273 Listed on: 12/01/2020

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Bret Ziscke

Bailey Properties License #01413081

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1943

Lot Details

  • 9,757 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,865 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1943

Lot Details

9,757 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-4
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1865
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1943

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Other, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1865
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Property Faces: Southwest

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.2240
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9757.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9757.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,630,449

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2020
Closed on
Dec 18, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Cosgrove
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Bret Ziscke
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
9.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.50%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2012
Closed on
Feb 8, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Lavigne
Michael Lavigne Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Danny Alvarez
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2006
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
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
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
$365,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2005
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
$365,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2003
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
$287,500
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 1999
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
$365,000
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1996
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
$286,000
Interest Rate
7.04%
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
-- None Listed On Document
$1,425,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
$610,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
-- New Century Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$752,500 First American Title Co
$565,000 First American Title Co
$357,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $365,000
Previous Owner $365,000
Previous Owner $287,500
Previous Owner $365,000
Previous Owner $286,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Sold $1,425,000 +9.6% $764 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2020 12/01/20 For Sale $1,300,000 +113.1% $697 / Sq Ft
02/15/2012 02/15/12 Sold $610,000 +1.8% $327 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/12/2012 01/12/12 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2012 01/04/12 For Sale $599,000 -- $321 / 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 $17,705 $1,542,465 $1,156,849 $385,616
2023 $17,380 $1,482,571 $1,111,928 $370,643
2022 $17,034 $1,453,500 $1,090,125 $363,375
2021 $8,728 $707,846 $424,708 $283,138
2020 $8,579 $700,588 $420,353 $280,235
2019 $8,425 $686,850 $412,110 $274,740
2018 $8,194 $673,383 $404,030 $269,353
2017 $8,116 $660,180 $396,108 $264,072
2016 $7,915 $647,235 $388,341 $258,894
2015 $7,831 $637,513 $382,508 $255,005
2014 $7,645 $625,025 $375,015 $250,010
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Cosgrove

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jennifer Cosgrove

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 930-8425

    3 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Jennifer Cosgrove
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  • Bret Ziscke

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Bret Ziscke

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 234-2442

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Bret Ziscke
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  • Michael Lavigne

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michael Lavigne

    Michael Lavigne Real Estate

    (831) 708-1663

    2 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Michael Lavigne
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Danny Alvarez

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81820756

MLSListings

APN: 042-221-14-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

223 Sand St, Aptos, CA

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