NOT LISTED FOR SALE

303 Townsend Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,449,000 - $1,934,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,623 Sq Ft
$1,005/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2015

Last sale price $774,888 $477 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,478/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2015

Welcome home to this charming beach cottage in desirable Rio Del Mar. Close to the beach and shopping, this cozy 1,623 s.f. home lives like a single-level, with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms and living area all on main floor. Light streams in from the skylights and there is a free-standing fireplace in the living room. Downstairs is an enormous bonus room, additional storage space and access to the fenced backyard. This home also features a hot tub, courtyard, and 2-car garage. Award winning schools. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Bookman

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70016977 Listed on: 05/15/2015

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Melenudo

David Lyng Real Estate License #01921098

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 6,055 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,623 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-011-02-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1623
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1623
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 043-011-02-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1390
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6055.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6055.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2015
Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Howe Ralph and Howe Cynthia
Bought by
Suzuki Kenju and Suzuki Amapola
Seller's Agent
Sally Bookman
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Amber Melenudo
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$748,800
Sold Price
$774,888
Premium/Discount to List
$26,088
3.48%
Current Estimated Value
$1,631,010

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$856,122
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$619,900
Outstanding Balance
$481,155
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,149,855

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2013
Sold by
Howe Ralph and Howe Cynthia
Bought by
Howe Ralph and Howe Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2010
Sold by
Howe Ralph and Howe Cynthia
Bought by
Howe Ralph and Howe Cynthia

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
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2008
Sold by
Howe Ralph L and Howe Cynthia
Bought by
Howe Ralph and Howe Cynthia

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
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1994
Sold by
Mccraw Michael D and Mccraw Maureen
Bought by
Poetzinger David and Poetzinger Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,000
Interest Rate
8.6%
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
Suzuki Kenju $775,000 First American Title Company
Howe Ralph -- Accommodation
Howe Ralph -- Old Republic Title Company
Howe Ralph -- First American Title Company
Howe Ralph -- First American Title Company
Howe Ralph -- First American Title Company
Howe Ralph L $650,000 First American Title Company
Poetzinger David $230,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Suzuki Kenju $619,900
Previous Owner Howe Ralph $60,000
Previous Owner Howe Ralph $408,000
Previous Owner Howe Ralph L $417,000
Previous Owner Poetzinger David $203,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2015 06/23/15 Sold $774,888 +3.5% $477 / Sq Ft
05/28/2015 05/28/15 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2015 05/15/15 For Sale $748,800 -- $461 / 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 $11,179 $931,299 $651,910 $279,389
2023 $10,946 $895,136 $626,596 $268,540
2022 $10,709 $877,585 $614,310 $263,275
2021 $10,390 $860,377 $602,264 $258,113
2020 $10,216 $851,555 $596,089 $255,466
2019 $10,034 $834,858 $584,401 $250,457
2018 $9,762 $818,488 $572,942 $245,546
2017 $9,672 $802,439 $561,708 $240,731
2016 $9,430 $786,705 $550,694 $236,011
2015 $8,480 $696,464 $452,703 $243,761
2014 $7,817 $640,645 $416,419 $224,226
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sally Bookman

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Amber Melenudo

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81465400

MLSListings

APN: 043-011-02-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

303 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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