NOT LISTED FOR SALE

277 Thunderbird Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,963,000 - $2,289,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,207 Sq Ft
$960/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2023

Last sale price $2,300,000 $1,042 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,278/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of November 2023

WOW! Great VIEWS, Wonderful Ocean breeze! This home is stunning! Open floor plan with floor to ceiling windows. Unbelievable remodeled Chefs kitchen! Thermador built-in refrigerator. Lacanche Range 5 burners, 3 ovens. New cabinets, built ins, pantry. Access to 2 bedrooms/bath on main level. All bedrooms with sliding doors to their own personal space. Primary suite, open beam ceilings, tons of natural light. Luxurious spa like bathroom. Wet room for dual showers, soaking tub, indoor/outdoor atrium. Huge Walk-in closet. Numerous decks for entertaining, or simply enjoy the magical sunsets from the Lania. Large private lot, wonderfully terraced, quiet peaceful location. Explore trails out your back door, in the open space of the Uplands. Extraordinary location in the sought-after Rio Del Mar neighborhood, close to Seascape Resort and Aptos Village. Wonderful restaurants, coffee bars, shops! Enjoy the peaceful setting and OCEAN views of the Monterey Bay. Coastal living at its finest!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Rodgers

Intero Real Estate Services License #00712238 Listed on: 10/19/2023

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Brose

CENTURY 21 Masters License #00932357

CENTURY 21 Masters

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-10

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Skyline

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,207 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-114-01-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2207
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: R-1-10
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2207
  • Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stone, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Rolled Composition, Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Partial Fencing
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Parcel Number: 053-114-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2670
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11631.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11631.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2023
Closed on
Oct 26, 2023
Sold by
Vanderweel Kenneth D and Vanderweel Charmagne R
Bought by
Davies Community Property Trust and Davies
Seller's Agent
Linda Rodgers
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Judy Brose
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
15.29%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$2,117,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$182,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.79%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2018
Closed on
Mar 6, 2019
Sold by
Somers Martha Jean and Somers Robert Michael
Bought by
Vanderweel Kenneth D and Vanderweel Charmagne R
Seller's Agent
Linda Bailey
Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Linda Rodgers
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-4.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.28%
Original Mortgage
$785,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2018
Sold by
Somers Martha Jean and Somers Robert Michael
Bought by
Somers Martha Jean and Somers Robert Michael
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
Davies Community Property Trust $2,300,000 Orange Coast Title
Vanderweel Kenneth D $1,285,000 Old Republic Title Company
Somers Martha Jean -- Old Republic Title Company
Somers Martha Jean -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vanderweel Kenneth D $785,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Sold $2,300,000 +15.3% $1,042 / Sq Ft
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 For Sale $1,995,000 +55.3% $904 / Sq Ft
03/11/2019 03/11/19 Sold $1,285,000 0.0% $582 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/11/2019 02/11/19 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2019 02/04/19 Price Changed $1,285,000 -4.8% $582 / Sq Ft
10/30/2018 10/30/18 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $612 / 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 $26,190 $2,120,306 $1,484,214 $636,092
2023 $16,174 $1,377,780 $964,446 $413,334
2022 $15,848 $1,350,764 $945,535 $405,229
2021 $15,449 $1,324,279 $926,995 $397,284
2020 $15,200 $1,310,700 $917,490 $393,210
2019 $4,072 $279,028 $31,224 $247,804
2018 $3,878 $273,557 $30,611 $242,946
2017 $3,831 $268,193 $30,011 $238,182
2016 $3,744 $262,936 $29,422 $233,514
2015 $3,668 $258,986 $28,980 $230,006
2014 $3,573 $253,912 $28,412 $225,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Rodgers

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Linda Rodgers

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 886-8247

    3 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Linda Rodgers
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Judy Brose

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Linda Bailey

    Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81945511

MLSListings

APN: 053-114-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

277 Thunderbird Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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