NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Kingsbury Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,383,419 - $1,674,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$884/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 23, 2020

Last sale price $1,155,000 $679 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,644/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of July 2020

Charming 1939 Spanish Casa with front courtyard located in the coveted Rio Del Mar neighborhood. This home features 3br 3ba, family room, separate dining room and a sparkling blue water pool. Walking distance to coffee shop, deli, Cafe Rio and miles of sandy beaches. Unable to show until tenant vacates June 1st. Permit status of property unknown. House square foot obtained from sellers. Buyer to verify with Santa Cruz County

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Winnie Kepler

Coastal Properties Of California License #00679131 Listed on: 05/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • 6,055 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • Private Pool
  • Wall Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

6,055 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1700
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1700
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Tile
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front
  • Pool: Pool - In Ground

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1390
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6055.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6055.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2025
Sold by
Muzzio Joseph John and Muzzio Leslie
Bought by
Joseph John Muzzio And Leslie Ann Muzzio Revo and Muzzio
Current Estimated Value
$1,503,605

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2021
Sold by
Muzzio Joseph J and Muzzio Leslie A
Bought by
Muzzio Joseph John and Muzzio Leslie R

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2020
Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Solano Luis and Solano Kim
Bought by
Muzzio Joseph and Muzzio Leslie
Seller's Agent
Winnie Kepler
Coastal Properties Of California
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$1,189,000
Sold Price
$1,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-2.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.76%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2019
Sold by
Solano Kim Retez and Solano Luils Alfonso
Bought by
Solano Luis and Solano Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$726,525
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Solano Kim
Bought by
Solano Luis and Solano Kim

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2016
Sold by
Retez Reynaldo and Retez Family Trust
Bought by
Retez Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2004
Sold by
Retez Reynaldo and Retez Janice M
Bought by
Retez Reynaldo and Retez Janice M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2002
Sold by
Retez Reynaldo and Retez Janice M
Bought by
Retez Reynaldo and Retez Janice M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$462,000
Interest Rate
6.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2001
Sold by
Retez Reynaldo and Retez Janice M
Bought by
Retez Reynaldo and Retez Janice M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,200
Interest Rate
7.12%
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
Joseph John Muzzio And Leslie Ann Muzzio Revo -- None Listed On Document
Muzzio Joseph John -- None Available
Muzzio Joseph $1,155,000 Old Republic Title Company
Solano Luis -- First American Title Company
Solano Kim Retez -- First American Title Company
Solano Luis -- None Available
Solano Kim -- None Available
Retez Family Trust -- None Available
Retez Reynaldo -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Retez Reynaldo -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Retez Reynaldo -- --
Retez Reynaldo -- --
Retez Reynaldo -- First American Title Co
Retez Reynaldo -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Muzzio Joseph $405,000
Previous Owner Solano Kim Retez $726,525
Previous Owner Retez Reynaldo $458,000
Previous Owner Retez Reynaldo $462,000
Previous Owner Retez Reynaldo $458,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Sold $1,155,000 -2.9% $679 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2020 06/24/20 For Sale $1,189,000 0.0% $699 / Sq Ft
06/17/2020 06/17/20 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2020 05/17/20 For Sale $1,189,000 -- $699 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $7,325 $566,170 $294,372 $271,798
2023 $7,148 $544,186 $282,942 $261,244
2022 $6,975 $533,516 $277,394 $256,122
2021 $6,715 $523,055 $271,955 $251,100
2020 $2,332 $124,467 $42,303 $82,164
2019 $2,285 $122,027 $41,474 $80,553
2018 $2,210 $119,634 $40,661 $78,973
2017 $2,175 $117,289 $39,864 $77,425
2016 $2,132 $114,989 $39,082 $75,907
2015 $2,059 $113,262 $38,495 $74,767
2014 $1,999 $111,043 $37,741 $73,302
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Winnie Kepler

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Winnie Kepler

    Coastal Properties Of California

    (831) 901-0007

    15 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Winnie Kepler
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    RECIP

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81792899

MLSListings

APN: 043-012-16-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

229 Kingsbury Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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