$3,400,000
SOLD MAY 20, 2025

265 Calle Serra Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Soquel Neighborhood
4 Beds
4 Baths
4,103 Sq Ft
3.04 Acres

Recently Sold

$829 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • 3.04 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to resort-style living. If you are looking for an elegant spacious home with ocean and greenbelt views plus ultimate privacy, this is it! It is ideally perched on a sunny ridge just moments to Aptos, Soquel & Capitola Villages. The private entrance courtyard is flanked with towering palm trees, custom gate and water feature. This contemporary home is flooded with natural light due to the high ceilings, an abundance of windows and skylights. It boasts four spacious bedrooms & four full bathrooms plus, a converted garage space which is ideal as a guest room or office area. An entertainers dream home, it is complete with gleaming hardwood floors, updated bathrooms & a spacious chef's grade kitchen perfect for any discerning chef. Beautifully appointed with separate living, dining, family & laundry rooms. Two upstairs on-suite bedrooms with separate staircase access. Sleek updated bathrooms with curb-less shower floors, designer tile & European glass enclosures. Plenty of parking for an oversized vehicle or boat. Plus a Nest system, solar water heating and purification system. Live the ultimate California lifestyle. relax or entertain in the manicured yard which has an inviting pool area with built-in spa, large deck, horseshoe pit, koi pond and gardening areas. Welcome home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monika Davidson

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01234944 Listed on: 04/01/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Melenudo

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01921098

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,213

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 3.04 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,103 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Smart Home
  • Monitored

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • In Ground Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Community Details

  • Road Maintenance HOA See Prelim Association
  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-421-04-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,213

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 41
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4103
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Island, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4103
  • Security: Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground, Pool - Sweep, Heated - Solar, Pool - Fenced, Spa - In Ground, Spa - Gas
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced, Balcony / Patio, Sprinklers - Lawn, Drought Tolerant Plants, Sprinklers - Auto, Courtyard, Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Surveyed
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • H O A Name Text: Road maintenance- HOA see prelim

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Soquel Elementary
  • Middle School: New Brighton Middle
  • Elementary School: 874
  • Middle School: 875

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Surveyed, Views
  • Parcel Number: 037-421-04-000
  • Lot Acres: 3.0440
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 132597.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 132597.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Per Owner, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Smart Home System, Solar Heating - Pool

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Soquel Elementary
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2017
Sold by
Perez Michael J and Perez Julie M
Bought by
Otoole James J and Otoole Marilyn B
Total Days on Market
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,632,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,339,189
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,010,527

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2013
Sold by
Perez Michael Joseph and Perez Julie Marie
Bought by
Perez Michael J and Perez Julie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$393,000
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2009
Sold by
Perez Michael Joseph and Perez Julie Marie
Bought by
Perez Michael Joseph and Perez Julie Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2008
Sold by
Perez Michael J and Perez Julie M
Bought by
Perez Michael Joseph and Perez Julie Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Adams William L and Adams Kathleen M
Bought by
Perez Michael Joseph and Perez Julie Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1995
Sold by
Adams William L and Adams Kathleen M
Bought by
The Adams Family Partnership

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1995
Sold by
Adams William L and Adams Kathleen M
Bought by
Adams William L and Adams Kathleen M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,040,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Grant Deed $1,455,000 First American Title Co
Grant Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,632,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $393,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $250,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Sold $3,400,000 -1.4% $829 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 For Sale $3,450,000 -- $841 / 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 $25,213 $2,321,172 $1,638,474 $682,698
2023 $24,770 $2,231,038 $1,574,850 $656,188
2022 $24,581 $2,187,292 $1,543,971 $643,321
2021 $23,953 $2,144,404 $1,513,697 $630,707
2020 $23,756 $2,122,416 $1,498,176 $624,240
2019 $23,200 $2,080,800 $1,468,800 $612,000
2018 $22,888 $2,040,000 $1,440,000 $600,000
2017 $20,877 $1,844,887 $924,927 $919,960
2016 $19,336 $1,778,586 $609,356 $1,169,230
2015 $18,231 $1,677,912 $574,863 $1,103,049
2014 $16,497 $1,511,632 $517,893 $993,739
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82000455

MLSListings

APN: 037-421-04-000