NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3896 Porter Gulch Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,074,000 - $1,472,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,307 Sq Ft
$959/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 23, 2015

Last sale price $815,000 $624 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,689 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Skylights
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of September 2015

Want charm, style and functionality? Want privacy and nature but stay close to town and commute? Want a fabled neighborhood? Want to walk to the best Farmers Market or Cabrillo College? Want a setting that will captivate? Want 3 bedrooms and an office? Want a gorgeous kitchen? Want your own water supply? Want to love coming home? This home has it all, newly refinished hardwood floors, newer carpet, fresh paint, much updated plumbing , solid roof. Just move in and start loving a natural life.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01257150 Listed on: 08/30/2015

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Carling

David Lyng Real Estate License #01480003

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 2.57 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-061-03-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

2.57 Acres

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1307
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1307
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Pass Through, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 040-061-03-000
  • Lot Acres: 2.5710
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 111993.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 111993.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 30, 2015
Closed on
Sep 21, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Gina Carling
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$829,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.69%
Current Estimated Value
$1,253,663

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$438,663
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.10%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,500
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$815,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- First American Title Co
$609,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $265,500
Previous Owner $322,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2015 09/23/15 Sold $815,000 -1.7% $624 / Sq Ft
09/13/2015 09/13/15 Pending -- -- --
08/30/2015 08/30/15 For Sale $829,000 -- $634 / 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
2025 $10,772 $964,795 $846,415 $118,380
2023 $10,578 $927,331 $813,548 $113,783
2022 $10,491 $909,148 $797,596 $111,552
2021 $10,150 $891,322 $781,957 $109,365
2020 $10,068 $882,182 $773,939 $108,243
2019 $9,837 $864,885 $758,764 $106,121
2018 $9,707 $847,926 $743,886 $104,040
2017 $9,590 $831,300 $729,300 $102,000
2016 $9,040 $815,000 $715,000 $100,000
2015 $7,678 $702,337 $477,455 $224,882
2014 $6,952 $632,736 $430,139 $202,597
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tom Brezsny

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    219 Total Sales

    Tom Brezsny
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Gina Carling

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81512400

MLSListings

APN: 040-061-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

3896 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA

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