NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3435 Merrill Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $3,087,000 - $3,583,629

4 Beds
3 Baths
5,123 Sq Ft
$651/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2020

Last sale price $2,534,100 $495 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,840/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • 1.27 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of September 2020

Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this magnificent custom built 2012 home nestled in the Aptos hills. High vaulted ceilings with exceptional craftsmanship throughout the kitchen and living area are highlighted by lots of natural light, ocean views, formal dining area, open concept kitchen with quartzite stone countertops, two Bosch dishwashers, Monogram refrigerator, Wolf 6 burner rangetop, wood-burning pizza oven and much more! Whether you're relaxing in the steam room, walking across the warm radiant heated floors, or simply soaking in the views, you're sure to find serenity in this home. The finished basement is perfect for a wine cellar or separate living area. Ample parking for oversized vehicles outside with a detached 4 car garage, a surplus of storage upstairs, solar panels on the roof, and a carport wired for electric vehicle charging. Conveniently located within minutes of the new Aptos Village, Highway 1, Beaches, Shopping, and Restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Fontana

Flat Rate Realty License #01907792 Listed on: 06/04/2020

Flat Rate Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Erik Barbic

Sherman & Boone Realtors License #01736370

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2012

Lot Details

  • 1.27 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,123 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Storage Room
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2012

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-15
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5123
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2012

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 5123
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Loft, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Steam Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Gate, Mixed Height / Type

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones, Individual Room Controls, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Subdivided, Views
  • Lot Acres: 1.2747
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 55527.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 55527.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2021
Sold by
Marden Andreas and Marden Charleen
Bought by
Marden Family Trust and Marden
Current Estimated Value
$3,335,315

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2020
Closed on
Sep 4, 2020
Sold by
Crossen Joseph S and Markwardt Jacquelyn K
Bought by
Marden Andreas and Marden Charleen
Seller's Agent
Ryan Fontana
Flat Rate Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erik Barbic
Sherman & Boone Realtors
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$2,534,100
Premium/Discount to List
$434,100
20.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,900,550
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2011
Sold by
Crossen Joseph S
Bought by
Crossen Joseph S and Markwardt Jacquelyn K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,561
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2011
Sold by
Leung Conti K
Bought by
Crossen Joseph S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2008
Sold by
Leung Conti K
Bought by
Leung Conti K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2006
Sold by
Schroeder Steve
Bought by
Leung Conti K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2005
Sold by
Leung Conti
Bought by
Leung Conti and Schroeder Steve

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2004
Sold by
Schroeder Steve
Bought by
Leung Conti

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2004
Sold by
Leung Conti
Bought by
Schroeder Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1999
Sold by
Vidulich John J and Vidulich Claudette A
Bought by
Leung Conti

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
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Marden Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Marden Andreas $2,534,500 Old Republic Title Company
Crossen Joseph S -- Stc
Crossen Joseph S $680,000 Chicago Title Company
Leung Conti K -- None Available
Leung Conti K -- United Capital Title Ins
Leung Conti -- --
Leung Conti -- --
Schroeder Steve $890,000 First American Title Co
Leung Conti $400,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Marden Andreas $1,900,550
Previous Owner Crossen Joseph S $240,561
Previous Owner Leung Conti K $900,000
Previous Owner Schroeder Steve $650,000
Previous Owner Leung Conti $300,000
Closed Schroeder Steve $151,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/11/2020 09/11/20 Sold $2,534,100 -1.6% $495 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Price Changed $2,575,000 +22.6% $503 / Sq Ft
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2020 06/04/20 For Sale $2,100,000 -- $410 / 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 $29,004 $2,580,626 $1,389,951 $1,190,675
2023 $28,257 $2,480,418 $1,335,978 $1,144,440
2022 $27,419 $2,431,782 $1,309,782 $1,122,000
2021 $27,419 $2,384,100 $1,284,100 $1,100,000
2020 $15,435 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81795192

MLSListings

APN: 037-151-29-000