NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Rio Del Mar Blvd Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,240,000 - $1,394,185

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
$867/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 4, 2021

Last sale price $1,075,000 $709 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,199 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2021

Beach living at its best in Rio del Mar! Gorgeous updates and modern amenities pair well with stunning sunsets and miles of sandy beaches. Wide-plank wood floors, custom tile work, updated bathrooms, designer light fixtures and attention to detail found throughout. Open concept design with chef's kitchen complete with quartz countertops, island with sink, gas range, pantry and more. Soaring ceilings and stacked stone accentuate the main living space, emphasizing it's perfect combination of comfort and casual living with refined sophistication. 3 bedrooms, including master suite with private deck. Loft-style bedroom could also function as your home office, game room, media room or home gym. Ready to take in the view? Relax on one of your three decks, each offering a different look at the blue Pacific. Located just a short stroll from the Esplanade, and all the best that beach living in Aptos has to offer. Explore miles of sand just minutes from your doorstep, the beach life is calling!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Melenudo

David Lyng Real Estate License #01921098 Listed on: 03/16/2021

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Schatzi Adams

David Lyng Real Estate License #01122122

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1986

Lot Details

  • 1,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Grass Covered Lot

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Reverse Style Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1986

Lot Details

1,960 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM-2.5
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1516
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1986

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1516
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Reverse Floor Plan
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Outside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Inverted Floor Plan, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0450
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1960.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1960.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2021
Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amber Melenudo
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Schatzi Adams
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
7.61%
Current Estimated Value
$1,314,296

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$239,296
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2016
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
$525,000
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2014
Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Debra Frey
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Stella Ochoa
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-9.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%
Original Mortgage
$539,275
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2003
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
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2003
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
$393,200
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2000
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
$291,750
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 1997
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
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1997
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
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 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
$213,500
Interest Rate
8.38%
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
$1,075,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
-- North Anierican Title Co Inc
$655,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- None Available
$542,500 First American Title Company
$550,000 Old Republic Title Company
$491,500 Old Republic Title Company
$389,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
$245,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
$213,500 Chicago Title
-- Santa Cruz Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $525,000
Previous Owner $539,275
Previous Owner $322,700
Previous Owner $393,200
Previous Owner $291,750
Previous Owner $95,000
Previous Owner $213,500
Closed $49,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/04/2021 05/04/21 Sold $1,075,000 +7.6% $709 / Sq Ft
03/23/2021 03/23/21 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2021 03/16/21 For Sale $999,000 +52.5% $659 / Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Sold $655,000 -0.6% $504 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/27/2015 09/27/15 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2015 09/11/15 Price Changed $659,000 -2.9% $507 / Sq Ft
07/23/2015 07/23/15 Price Changed $679,000 -3.0% $522 / Sq Ft
06/05/2015 06/05/15 Price Changed $699,900 -1.4% $538 / Sq Ft
04/21/2015 04/21/15 Price Changed $709,900 -2.1% $546 / Sq Ft
10/01/2014 10/01/14 For Sale $725,000 -- $558 / 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 $13,706 $1,163,614 $756,349 $407,265
2023 $13,439 $1,118,429 $726,979 $391,450
2022 $13,160 $1,096,500 $712,725 $383,775
2021 $8,955 $721,646 $537,254 $184,392
2020 $8,803 $714,246 $531,745 $182,501
2019 $8,590 $695,091 $521,318 $173,773
2018 $8,357 $681,463 $511,097 $170,366
2017 $8,279 $668,100 $501,075 $167,025
2016 $8,075 $655,000 $491,250 $163,750
2015 $7,304 $582,662 $378,730 $203,932
2014 $7,132 $571,250 $371,312 $199,938
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Amber Melenudo

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • Schatzi Adams

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Schatzi Adams

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 419-3449

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Schatzi Adams
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  • Debra Frey

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Debra Frey

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (831) 254-8300

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Debra Frey
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Stella Ochoa

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Sharon Manley

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81834270

MLSListings

APN: 042-281-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

281 Rio Del Mar Blvd, Aptos, CA

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