NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2834 Casa de Vida Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $758,000 - $843,421

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,273 Sq Ft
$470/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 15, 2025

Last sale price $770,000 $605 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,930/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Double Oven
  • Open to Family Room
  • Tile Countertops
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Bathtub
  • Bathroom on Main Level

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to 2834 Casa de Vida in Aptos! This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo has been updated with fresh paint and brand new flooring, so it's totally move-in ready. Youve got an attached two car garage (huge bonus) and a private backyard, perfect for relaxing or having a little outdoor space of your own. Its tucked in a quiet community just minutes from Seacliff Beach, Aptos Village, coffee shops, restaurants, and hiking in Nisene Marks. Super convenient location with all the coastal charm Aptos is known for. This is a fantastic opportunity to own a stylish and affordable home in one of Santa Cruz Countys most sought-after beach towns.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alison Van Riper

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02108421 Listed on: 08/06/2025

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 1,350

HOA Fees

  • $470 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,273 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance - earthquake, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - exterior
  • De Camara Management Association
  • Built by Casa De Vida

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 039-291-05

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$470 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1273
  • Complex Name: Casa De Vida
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: RM-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1273
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Stall Shower, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 470
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance - Earthquake, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Exterior
  • H O A Name Text: De Camara Management
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 039-291-05

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2025
Closed on
Sep 12, 2025
Sold by
Karen Wagner Medina Revocable Trust and Medina Karen Wagner
Bought by
Chris And Kathyryn Buich 2025 Trust and Buich
Seller's Agent
Alison Van Riper
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.91%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$783,105

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,105
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.21%
Original Mortgage
$577,500
Outstanding Balance
$577,500
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$205,605

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2016
Sold by
Medina Karen Wagner
Bought by
Medina Karen Wagner and Karen Wagner Medina Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2014
Sold by
Medina Michael A and Medina Karen
Bought by
Medina Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 1996
Sold by
Medina Michael A and Medina Karen Wagner
Bought by
Medina Michael A and Medina Karen Wagner

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1994
Sold by
Wagner Karen Jean and Watson Bill Joseph
Bought by
Medina Michael A and Wagner Karen Jean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,000
Interest Rate
6%
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
Chris And Kathyryn Buich 2025 Trust $770,000 Old Republic Title Company
Medina Karen Wagner -- None Available
Medina Karen -- Servicelink
Medina Michael A -- First American Title Co
Medina Michael A -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chris And Kathyryn Buich 2025 Trust $577,500
Previous Owner Medina Karen $82,500
Previous Owner Medina Michael A $123,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $770,000 -1.9% $605 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $785,000 -- $617 / 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 $4,289 $294,056 $135,980 $158,076
2023 $4,166 $282,637 $130,699 $151,938
2022 $4,050 $277,096 $128,137 $148,959
2021 $3,843 $271,662 $125,624 $146,038
2020 $3,768 $268,876 $124,336 $144,540
2019 $3,698 $263,604 $121,898 $141,706
2018 $3,590 $258,436 $119,508 $138,928
2017 $3,546 $253,367 $117,163 $136,204
2016 $3,444 $248,399 $114,866 $133,533
2015 $3,372 $244,668 $113,141 $131,527
2014 $3,285 $239,876 $110,925 $128,951
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alison Van Riper

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alison Van Riper

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (831) 216-6213

    2 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Alison Van Riper
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

  • Ryan Mull

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Ryan Mull

    Keller Williams Property Team

    (408) 805-0359

    1 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Ryan Mull
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82017092

MLSListings

APN: 039-291-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

2834 Casa de Vida Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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