$2,200,000
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,956 Sq Ft
0.58 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 15, 2026

$1,125 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Ocean View
  • 0.58 Acre Lot
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Clubhouse

About This Home

As of January 2026

This house is special and holds a certain kind of magic. Single level home will capture your heart from the moment you walk in. The spectacular views and total privacy will draw you in. The high beam ceilings, American Clay Plaster walls, amazing floor to ceiling rock fireplace and warm wood floors create such a wonderful balance of natural elements. The views are from Pacific Grove to Pleasure Point overlooking the fields of strawberries and lavender. All drawn in by the walls of windows. Hard to find over 1/2 an acre with this location. There is room for your bocci ball court, pathways to enchant and delight, a lath house for your precious flowers and a small office/shed. This house holds many surprises. The pantry is a dream for a true chef's needs. Laundry/ Mud room. and a private guest suite. All located in the charming community of La Selva Beach with Private Beach access, walking trails, parks for children and adults to play ,a community center, library and more. This is a town where everyone knows your dogs and children, it is unique for its private beach and bluff top park where locals gather to watch the whales, surfers, sunrise and sunsets, July 4th parades and Holiday lights.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katy King

Compass License #01060879 Listed on: 08/20/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Ward

Compass License #01976643

Compass

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 25,221 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-9

Parking

  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,956 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Walk-in Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 045-361-01-000

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access
  • Sport Court
  • Community Playground

Additional Features

  • Built by La Selva Beach
  • Clubhouse

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0.58 Acres

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1956
  • Complex Name: La Selva Beach
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Zoning Description: R-1-9
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1956
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Mud Room, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Gazebo, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Property Faces: West
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Electric Car Hookup, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Forced Air, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Amenities: Beach Rights, Club House, Game Court (Outdoor), Playground

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Level, Grade - Sloped Down, Views
  • Parcel Number: 045-361-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.5790
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 25221.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 25221.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2025
Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Gritton Wendy D and Gritton Family Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Katy King
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Ward
Compass
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-8.33%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$2,168,285

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$31,715
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.29%
Original Mortgage
$1,650,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
Gritton Wendy D and Gritton Famil Trust
Bought by
Gritton Wendy D and Gritton Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2018
Sold by
Gritton Terry N and Gritton Wendy D
Bought by
Gritton Terry N and Gritton Wendy D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2016
Sold by
Gates Donna J and Donna J Gates Trust
Bought by
Gritton Terry N and Gritton Wendy D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2011
Sold by
Gates Donna J
Bought by
Gates Donna J and Donna J Gates Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2010
Sold by
Schusterman Mary Frances Moore
Bought by
Gates Donna J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2010
Sold by
Schusterman Mary Frances Moore and Ronald Moore Schusterman 2000
Bought by
Schusterman Mary Frances Moore

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2002
Sold by
Johnson Walter F
Bought by
Schusterman Ronald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,245,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $735,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $1,650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/15/2026 01/15/26 Sold $2,200,000 +1.1% $1,125 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2025 09/17/25 Price Changed $2,175,000 -9.4% $1,112 / Sq Ft
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $2,400,000 -- $1,227 / 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
2026 $17,841 $1,503,304 $1,086,726 $416,578
2025 $17,841 $1,473,828 $1,065,418 $408,410
2023 $15,803 $1,416,598 $1,024,047 $392,551
2022 $15,527 $1,388,821 $1,003,967 $384,854
2021 $15,155 $1,361,590 $984,282 $377,308
2020 $14,933 $1,347,628 $974,189 $373,439
2019 $14,681 $1,321,204 $955,087 $366,117
2018 $14,265 $1,295,298 $936,360 $358,938
2017 $14,164 $1,269,900 $918,000 $351,900
2016 $11,938 $1,081,179 $702,766 $378,413
2015 $11,865 $1,064,939 $692,210 $372,729
2014 $11,612 $1,044,079 $678,651 $365,428
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82018668

MLSListings

APN: 045-361-01-000

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