$790,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

3920 Porter Gulch Rd Aptos, CA 95003

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,090 Sq Ft
0.95 Acres

Recently Sold

$725 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forest View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Welcome to your peaceful escape nestled among the majestic redwoods, offering abundant sunshine and flat, usable land. Located in the prime Aptos location, this home is just off the beaten path to give you that serene and private feel, yet only a short drive up Porter Gulch from beaches, shopping, restaurants, the farmers market, and Cabrillo College. The property features ample parking, space for gardens, and a tranquil stream creating a truly relaxing and natural setting. This is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy all that Aptos has to offer. Seller will consider financing options.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erika Reid

Bailey Properties License #01446351 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Taylor Rositano

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02172606

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RA

Property Views

  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,090 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Loft
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-061-05-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1090
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1090
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft Bedroom
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Loft, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 040-061-05-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.9510
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 41426.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 41426.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Wendy H Fisher Family Trust and Fisher Wendy H
Bought by
Poletti Patrick J
Seller's Agent
Erika Reid
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Taylor Rositano
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$849,500
Sold Price
$790,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,500
-7%
Views
190
Current Estimated Value
$790,785

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$785
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.24%
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Outstanding Balance
$290,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$500,785

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2024
Sold by
Wendy H Fisher Family Trust
Bought by
Fisher Shawn and Fisher Wendy Hills

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2024
Sold by
Fisher Shawn and Fisher Wendy Hills
Bought by
Wendy H Fisher Family Trust and Fisher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$362,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2013
Sold by
Fisher Wendy H
Bought by
Fisher Wendy H and The Wendy H Fisher Family Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2012
Sold by
Fisher Wendy H and The Ida D Hills Trust
Bought by
Fisher Wendy H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Hills Ida D
Bought by
Hills Ida D and Ida D Hills Trust
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $790,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $451,500 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Grant Deed $451,500 Accommodation/Courtesy Recordi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $290,000 Seller Take Back
Open $421,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $362,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $790,000 -4.2% $725 / Sq Ft
07/22/2025 07/22/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Price Changed $824,950 -2.9% $757 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $849,500 -- $779 / 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 $1,043 $51,310 $24,408 $26,902
2023 $1,017 $49,318 $23,460 $25,858
2022 $998 $48,351 $23,000 $25,351
2021 $850 $47,403 $22,549 $24,854
2020 $846 $46,917 $22,318 $24,599
2019 $833 $45,996 $21,880 $24,116
2018 $826 $45,094 $21,451 $23,643
2017 $819 $44,209 $21,031 $23,178
2016 $790 $43,343 $20,619 $22,724
2015 $664 $42,692 $20,309 $22,383
2014 $656 $41,856 $19,911 $21,945
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82007571

MLSListings

APN: 040-061-05-000