NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Birdie Ln Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,808,000 - $2,227,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,734 Sq Ft
$729/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 05, 2023

Last sale price $1,875,000 $686 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,212/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Golf Course View
  • Deck
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2023

Welcome to this rare find in Rio del Mar, a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on the 3rd fairway of the Seascape Golf Course, on a large lot with an abundance of parking, including a 2-car garage + a dedicated golf cart garage. When you walk in you are greeted with a spacious living room w/ vaulted ceilings & fireplace. The separate family room is off the kitchen with a fireplace and slider to the backyard. Recent updates include fresh interior paint, upgraded lighting & door knobs, refinished hardwood floors & new LVP flooring upstairs. The generously sized primary bedroom suite is a sanctuary of its own w/ 2 gigantic walk-in closets & a balcony with the best views of the golf course. A downstairs bedroom + full bathroom offer convenience & flexibility for various living arrangements. Whether you're a connoisseur of golf or simply seeking a serene environment near the beach, this home is ideal with it's location in the heart of Rio del Mar and close proximity to beaches & schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica L. Wallace

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01455690 Listed on: 10/30/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stan Herrmann

Herrmann Real Estate License #01168666

Herrmann Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 9,932 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-5

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Golf Cart Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,734 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Golf Course Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-091-43-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2734
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Zoning Description: R-1-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2734
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Golf Course
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Golf Cart, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 044-091-43-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2280
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9932.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9932.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet

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 30, 2023
Closed on
Dec 4, 2023
Sold by
Cranston Family Trust
Bought by
Lancaster Kenneth G and Lancaster Hui-Chun
Seller's Agent
Jessica L. Wallace
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stan Herrmann
Herrmann Real Estate
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.6%
Views
55
Current Estimated Value
$1,992,978

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$117,978
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,312,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,291,251
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$701,727

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2023
Closed on
Dec 1, 2023
Sold by
Lancaster Kenneth G and Lancaster Hui-Chun
Bought by
Lancaster Family Trust and Lancaster
Seller's Agent
Jessica L. Wallace
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stan Herrmann
Herrmann Real Estate
List Price
$1,925,000
Sold Price
$1,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.6%
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,312,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,291,251
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$701,727

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2009
Sold by
Cranston John M and Cranston Susan R
Bought by
Cranston John M and Cranston Susan R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
2.74%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1997
Sold by
Cranston John and Cranston Susan
Bought by
Cranston John M and Cranston Susan R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 1997
Sold by
Orlando Joseph W and Orlando Sheri M
Bought by
Cranston John and Cranston Susan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1996
Sold by
Orlando Joseph W and Orlando Sheri M
Bought by
Orlando Joseph W and Orlando Sheri M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1994
Sold by
Hogue Sheri M
Bought by
Hogue Sharon M
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
Lancaster Kenneth G $1,875,000 First American Title
Lancaster Family Trust -- First American Title Company
Cranston John M -- Placer Title Company
Cranston John M -- --
Cranston John $499,000 First American Title Ins Co
Orlando Joseph W -- --
Orlando Joseph W -- --
Hogue Sharon M -- --
Orlando Joseph W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lancaster Kenneth G $1,312,500
Previous Owner Cranston John M $938,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2023 12/05/23 Sold $1,875,000 -2.6% $686 / Sq Ft
11/07/2023 11/07/23 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2023 10/30/23 For Sale $1,925,000 -- $704 / 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 $21,610 $1,104,028 $695,537 $408,491
2023 $9,713 $781,172 $390,586 $390,586
2022 $9,496 $765,856 $382,928 $382,928
2021 $9,197 $750,838 $375,419 $375,419
2020 $9,041 $743,140 $371,570 $371,570
2019 $8,878 $728,568 $364,284 $364,284
2018 $8,636 $714,282 $357,141 $357,141
2017 $8,554 $700,276 $350,138 $350,138
2016 $8,342 $686,546 $343,273 $343,273
2015 $8,257 $676,234 $338,117 $338,117
2014 $8,063 $662,988 $331,494 $331,494
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jessica L. Wallace

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jessica L. Wallace

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 419-9345

    7 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Jessica L. Wallace
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  • Stan Herrmann

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Stan Herrmann

    Herrmann Real Estate

    (650) 759-0000

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Stan Herrmann
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81946553

MLSListings

APN: 044-091-43-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

31 Birdie Ln, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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