NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Claudius Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,392,000 - $1,815,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,368 Sq Ft
$1,155/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,700,000 $1,243 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,895/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of August 2023

Walk, Bike, Run, here it is a fantastic home minutes from Rio Del Mar Beach, a single-level home, Top Rated Aptos Schools, features Neutral granite countertops, with Large island includes lots of storage, Stainless Steel appliances with gas stove, glass door to outdoor patio and beautiful landscaped yard and lawn, Gleaming Oak Flooring Through-out, 3rd bedroom features a murphy bed with glass sliding door outside, Bathrooms are tiled and updated, newer plank doors throughout, a quiet street, extra parking out front, a few minutes to Aptos Village, Deer Park center, Seascape golf course, and Highway 1, approx. 10 minutes walk to Aptos Beach path and Rio Del Mar Beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madalena Closson

NextHome Lifestyles License #00984153 Listed on: 07/06/2023

NextHome Lifestyles

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Gorelick

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty License #02014801

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 6,273 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-4

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,368 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-233-11-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1368
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Zoning Description: R-1-4
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1368
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Stone, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 042-233-11-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1440
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6273.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6273.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Aug 4, 2023
Sold by
Gorelick Wendy Lee
Bought by
Gorelick Joseph Aaron
Seller's Agent
Madalena Closson
NextHome Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Mike Gorelick
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
9.68%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$1,579,381

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$120,619
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,310,370
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$269,011

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2023
Closed on
Aug 1, 2023
Sold by
Dulchinos Victoria Lee
Bought by
Gorelick Joseph Aaron
Seller's Agent
Madalena Closson
NextHome Lifestyles
Buyer's Agent
Mike Gorelick
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
9.68%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,310,370
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$269,011

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Mcrae Linda E and Linda E Mcrae Revocable Living
Bought by
Dulchinos Victoria Lee
Seller's Agent
Janet Russell
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Madalena Closson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$175,000
13.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Gross Ted H
Bought by
Ted & Patricia Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2011
Sold by
Dowell Terry T
Bought by
Mcrae Linda E and The Linda E Mcrae Revocable Li

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2008
Sold by
Cheney M Scott M and Cheney Viviane C
Bought by
Dowell Terry T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Kimura Benjamin Tsutomu and Kimura Alice Gladys
Bought by
Cheney M Scott M and Cheney Viviane C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$602,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gorelick Joseph Aaron -- Old Republic Title Company
Gorelick Joseph Aaron $1,700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dulchinos Victoria Lee $1,450,000 First American Title Company
Ted & Patricia Revocable Trust -- None Available
Mcrae Linda E $650,000 First American Title Company
Dowell Terry T $900,000 First American Title Co
Cheney M Scott M $753,000 Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gorelick Joseph Aaron $1,350,000
Previous Owner Dulchinos Victoria Lee $660,000
Previous Owner Cheney M Scott M $602,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Sold $1,700,000 +9.7% $1,243 / Sq Ft
07/11/2023 07/11/23 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2023 07/06/23 For Sale $1,550,000 +6.9% $1,133 / Sq Ft
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Sold $1,450,000 +13.7% $1,060 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/05/2021 06/05/21 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2021 05/28/21 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $932 / 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 $19,726 $1,734,000 $1,213,800 $520,200
2023 $17,341 $1,479,000 $1,035,300 $443,700
2022 $16,996 $1,450,000 $1,015,000 $435,000
2021 $9,310 $754,262 $452,557 $301,705
2020 $9,153 $746,528 $447,917 $298,611
2019 $8,990 $731,890 $439,134 $292,756
2018 $8,747 $717,540 $430,524 $287,016
2017 $8,666 $703,470 $422,082 $281,388
2016 $8,452 $689,677 $413,806 $275,871
2015 $8,368 $679,317 $407,590 $271,727
2014 $8,173 $666,010 $399,606 $266,404
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Madalena Closson

    NextHome Lifestyles

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  • Mike Gorelick

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mike Gorelick

    Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    (702) 286-2272

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Mike Gorelick
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  • Janet Russell

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Janet Russell

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 588-9719

    3 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Janet Russell
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81934037

MLSListings

APN: 042-233-11-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

226 Claudius Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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