NOT LISTED FOR SALE

309 Townsend Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,630,000 - $2,137,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,136 Sq Ft
$878/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2013

Last sale price $860,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,577/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2013

Immaculate, newer 4BR/2.5Bath home with bonus office space. Granite kitchen counters, maple cabinets. Master bedroom on ground floor. Master bath has large jetted tub plus separate shower with dual shower heads. Upper and lower decks. Beautiful,lush backyard with waterfall pond, large wisteria-covered patio - perfect for outdoor living! Award-winning schools, close to the beach!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Basham

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01434695 Listed on: 03/11/2013

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Marlow

Monterey Bay Properties License #01733164

Monterey Bay Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Floor Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-011-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 402.62
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2136
  • Barclay Horizontal: 86
  • Barclays Page: 57
  • Map Book Page: 973
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 57
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 63
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 86
  • Thomas Bros Page: 973
  • Thomas Brothers: J7
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2136
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom, Inverted Floor Plan
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Gazebo, Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas - Natural, Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 043-011-005
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 404.73
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7840.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7840.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7840.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7840.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Walls Insulated, Insulation - Floor, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2020
Sold by
Smith Riley B
Bought by
Smith Riley Blair and Riley Smith Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,818,341

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2013
Closed on
May 21, 2013
Sold by
Govin Horst
Bought by
Ghosh Sudeshna
Seller's Agent
Vicki Basham
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Marlow
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$864,500
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-0.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Outstanding Balance
$91,704
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,783,393

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2013
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Rounds Jean D and Rounds Shaileen
Bought by
Ghosh Sudeshna
Seller's Agent
Vicki Basham
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Marlow
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$864,500
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-0.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Outstanding Balance
$91,704
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,783,393

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Sold by
Shanendoah Company and Detrick Kenneth C
Bought by
Rounds Jean D and Rounds Shaileen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
6.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1997
Sold by
Zieber Elizabeth M and Zieber Elizabeth M Living Trust
Bought by
Bryan Tom

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
Smith Riley Blair -- None Available
Ghosh Sudeshna -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Ghosh Sudeshna $860,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Rounds Jean D $719,000 First American Title Co
Bryan Tom $100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ghosh Sudeshna $130,000
Previous Owner Rounds Jean D $415,000
Previous Owner Bryan Tom $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/29/2013 05/29/13 Sold $860,000 -0.5% $403 / Sq Ft
04/24/2013 04/24/13 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2013 03/11/13 For Sale $864,500 -- $405 / 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 $12,602 $1,059,029 $688,369 $370,660
2023 $12,351 $1,017,906 $661,639 $356,267
2022 $12,091 $997,946 $648,665 $349,281
2021 $11,752 $978,379 $635,946 $342,433
2020 $11,559 $968,347 $629,426 $338,921
2019 $11,354 $949,360 $617,084 $332,276
2018 $11,051 $930,745 $604,984 $325,761
2017 $10,953 $912,496 $593,123 $319,373
2016 $10,678 $894,604 $581,493 $313,111
2015 $10,591 $881,166 $572,758 $308,408
2014 $10,347 $863,905 $561,538 $302,367
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Vicki Basham

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Teresa Marlow

    Monterey Bay Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81307656

MLSListings

APN: 043-011-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

309 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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