NOT LISTED FOR SALE

271 Aptos Beach Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,101,820 - $1,380,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,930 Sq Ft
$624/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 05, 2016

Last sale price $745,000 $386 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,428/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Breakfast Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2016

Fabulous town home within walking distance to Rio Del Mar beach, this property is one of the few that sit on top of the ridge. Great decks overlooking lots of greenery, very nice large courtyard in the front, balcony of the master bedroom, and a decent sized side yard for gardens. Architecturally interesting interior with great layout/separation of rooms, lots of natural light. Convienient to beach, shopping or freeway access,This one is a winner...ready to move in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Hattis

Thunderbird Real Estate License #00864044 Listed on: 04/12/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Crain

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01273407

Thunderbird Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 2,047

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,930 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • 2,047 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity
  • Escondido Verde HOA

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 042-073-11-000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1930
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Zoning Description: RM-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1930
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 300
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity
  • H O A Name Text: Escondido Verde HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 042-073-11-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0470
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2047.32
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2047.32

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2022
Sold by
Ritchie-Douvas and Ashley
Bought by
Kropp Eugene and Marsh Emily
Current Estimated Value
$1,205,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$988,900
Outstanding Balance
$933,359
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$271,847

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2016
Closed on
Jun 20, 2016
Sold by
Cercel Thomas M and Cercel Donna D
Bought by
Ritchie Douvas Alexi and Ritchie Douvas Ashley
Seller's Agent
Larry Hattis
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Crain
Thunderbird Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$745,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-6.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.19%
Original Mortgage
$596,000
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2009
Sold by
Cercel Thomas M and Cercel Donna D
Bought by
Cercel Thomas M and Cercel Donna D

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
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2006
Sold by
Ibrahim Hisham and Ibrahim Safaa
Bought by
Cercel Thomas M and Cercel Donna D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2004
Sold by
Ibrahim Hisham
Bought by
Ibrahim Hisham and Ibrahim Safaa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1999
Sold by
Flores Olivia D Uw
Bought by
Ibrahim Hisham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1998
Sold by
Mcguinness George G and Mcguinness Dorothy
Bought by
Flores Olivia D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$284,800
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1994
Sold by
Escondido Verde
Bought by
Mcguinness George G and Mcguinness Dorothy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
3%
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
Kropp Eugene $1,100,000 First American Title
Ritchie Douvas Alexi $745,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cercel Thomas M -- First American Title Company
Cercel Thomas M -- First American Title Company
Cercel Thomas M $680,000 Old Republic Title Company
Ibrahim Hisham -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Ibrahim Hisham $360,000 Old Republic Title Company
Flores Olivia D -- Old Republic Title Company
Flores Olivia D $356,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Mcguinness George G $320,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kropp Eugene $988,900
Previous Owner Ritchie Douvas Alexi $596,000
Previous Owner Cercel Thomas M $417,000
Previous Owner Cercel Thomas M $408,000
Previous Owner Ibrahim Hisham $230,000
Previous Owner Ibrahim Hisham $288,000
Previous Owner Flores Olivia D $284,800
Previous Owner Mcguinness George G $288,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Sold $745,000 -0.7% $386 / Sq Ft
05/14/2016 05/14/16 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 Price Changed $749,900 -6.3% $389 / Sq Ft
04/14/2016 04/14/16 Price Changed $799,900 +0.1% $414 / Sq Ft
04/12/2016 04/12/16 For Sale $799,000 -- $414 / 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 $13,589 $1,167,329 $742,846 $424,483
2023 $13,335 $1,122,000 $714,000 $408,000
2022 $9,969 $814,766 $529,598 $285,168
2021 $9,671 $798,791 $519,214 $279,577
2020 $9,510 $790,600 $513,890 $276,710
2019 $9,343 $775,098 $503,814 $271,284
2018 $9,093 $759,900 $493,935 $265,965
2017 $9,011 $745,000 $484,250 $260,750
2016 $7,837 $651,911 $359,511 $292,400
2015 $7,212 $592,647 $326,828 $265,819
2014 $6,525 $533,916 $294,439 $239,477
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Larry Hattis

    Thunderbird Real Estate

  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Michael Crain

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Bill Clow

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81579805

MLSListings

APN: 042-073-11-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

271 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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