NOT LISTED FOR SALE

255 Bowen Ave Aptos, CA 95003

Aptos Area

Estimated Value: $1,213,000 - $1,551,340

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
$799/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 15, 2014

Last sale price $770,000 $446 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,167 / mo

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Canyon View
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2014

Open and bright updated home in coveted Aptos area. Hardwood floors, Cherry cabinets, Granite counters etc. Beautiful 'atrium' style room in center of house. Large trek deck off living area & big lot with low maintenance landscaping. Many areas for the "outdoor living" lifestyle. Two bonus rooms for workshop or hobbies. Spacious 2 car garage plus covered carport that fits up to 3 more cars.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erica Pittman

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01786343 Listed on: 05/27/2014

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Hall

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01098602

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Flag Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R1 10

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,728 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-372-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 445.60
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1728
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: E6
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Zoning Description: R1 10
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1728
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Basement - Partial, Wine Cellar / Storage, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Canyon, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, Sustainable Deck Materials, BBQ Area, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Flag Lot, Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 041-372-010
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 460.07
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12981.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 12981.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 12981.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12981.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Insulation - Partial, Caulked/Sealed, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Skylight Tube(s), Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2014
Closed on
Aug 8, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erica Pittman
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Hall
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$839,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-8.22%
Current Estimated Value
$1,380,085

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$610,085
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$616,000
Interest Rate
0.0411%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$770,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- --
$292,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $616,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2014 08/18/14 Off Market $770,000 -- --
08/15/2014 08/15/14 Sold $770,000 -3.1% $446 / Sq Ft
07/21/2014 07/21/14 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Price Changed $795,000 -5.2% $460 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 For Sale $839,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $10,119 $925,425 $673,036 $252,389
2023 $9,963 $889,490 $646,902 $242,588
2022 $9,784 $872,048 $634,217 $237,831
2021 $9,526 $854,950 $621,782 $233,168
2020 $9,387 $846,183 $615,406 $230,777
2019 $9,228 $829,591 $603,339 $226,252
2018 $8,999 $813,325 $591,509 $221,816
2017 $8,935 $797,378 $579,911 $217,467
2016 $8,703 $781,743 $568,540 $213,203
2015 $8,637 $770,000 $560,000 $210,000
2014 $4,671 $410,660 $212,580 $198,080
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Erica Pittman

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

    Section Image

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Kathleen Hall

    Sereno Group

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81418369

MLSListings

APN: 041-372-10-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

255 Bowen Ave, Aptos, CA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

MLSListings Property Information © 2026 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, MLSListings Inc. The viewer acknowledges ownership and validity of its copyright. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by a viewer with a bona fide interest in the purchase or sale of real estate of the type being offered via this website or other electronic means. The viewer is prohibited from copying, redistributing or retransmitting any of the data or information provided by MLSListing, Inc.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.