NOT LISTED FOR SALE

230 Center Ave Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,349,000 - $1,463,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,793 Sq Ft
$793/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 21, 2020

Last sale price $1,095,000 $611 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,829 / mo

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Seacliff State Beach

About This Home

As of July 2020

A short walk from the shore is this fantastic beach house, ready for you & your guests. The privacy fence leads to your vacation dream. The house's reverse floor plan includes a spacious open great room w/hardwood floors, gas fireplace, & sliding doors to the deck. A gourmet kitchen features custom granite & tile work, work island, spacious pantry, farmhouse sink & stainless appliances. There is a master bedroom suite, & upgraded bathroom w/custom tile work. Downstairs are two bedrooms, one with a half bath, as well as an office & a family room, & an upgraded full bath with dramatic custom tile work. These rooms also have hardwood floors & ceiling fans. A utility room has its own glass door to access an outdoor shower. The travertine tiled back patio is chock-full of entertaining features: a hot tub, fountain/firepit combo, deluxe outdoor kitchen that includes bar seating, built-in BBQ & wood-fired pizza oven, a retractable built-in TV. Close to restaurants, shops & the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Spencer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00925382 Listed on: 06/01/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Cosgrove

Intero Real Estate Services License #01334273

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1994

Lot Details

  • 2,788 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,793 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Tankless Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1994

Lot Details

2,788 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM-3
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1793
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1994

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1793
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, No Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.0640
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2788.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2788.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2020
Closed on
Jul 9, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lauren Spencer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Cosgrove
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,095,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,422,120

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$327,120
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 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
$636,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1994
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
$110,000
Interest Rate
8.65%
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
$1,095,000 First American Title Company
$795,000 First American Title Co
$90,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $636,000
Previous Owner $110,000
Closed $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/21/2020 07/21/20 Sold $1,095,000 0.0% $611 / Sq Ft
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2020 06/22/20 For Sale $1,095,000 0.0% $611 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2020 06/01/20 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $611 / 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 $13,864 $1,185,263 $829,684 $355,579
2023 $13,593 $1,139,238 $797,467 $341,771
2022 $13,310 $1,116,900 $781,830 $335,070
2021 $12,951 $1,095,000 $766,500 $328,500
2020 $11,759 $993,408 $624,785 $368,623
2019 $11,550 $973,930 $612,535 $361,395
2018 $10,497 $886,040 $557,258 $328,782
2017 $10,043 $835,887 $525,715 $310,172
2016 $9,296 $773,969 $486,773 $287,196
2015 $8,856 $730,160 $459,220 $270,940
2014 $8,010 $657,802 $413,712 $244,090
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lauren Spencer

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lauren Spencer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 688-6461

    2 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Lauren Spencer
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  • Jennifer Cosgrove

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Cosgrove

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 930-8425

    3 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Jennifer Cosgrove
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81794693

MLSListings

APN: 042-042-27-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

230 Center Ave, Aptos, CA

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