$650,000
SOLD APR 3, 2015

3946 Porter Gulch Rd Aptos, CA 95003

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,296 Sq Ft
8,843 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$502 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • Deck
  • Forest View
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2021

Tranquility awaits with this home in the serene Aptos redwoods. This airy home features vaulted ceilings, large picturesque windows, and a recently updated kitchen. An over-sized deck and a cozy fire pit are the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural landscape around you. Only a short drive to shopping and plenty of on-street parking make this a convenient hidden retreat. Soquel Unified School District

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Strock

Strock Real Estate License #01337838 Listed on: 03/03/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

David Morrell

CENTURY 21 Masters License #01301485

CENTURY 21 Masters

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 8,843 Sq Ft Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Forest Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-061-06-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,187

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: A-Frame, Contemporary
  • Age: 25
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1296
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1296
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Propane, Stove - Wood, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School: New Brighton Middle
  • High School: Soquel High
  • High School: 877
  • Middle School: 875

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 040-061-06-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2030
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8843.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8843.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School Text: Soquel High
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2021
Closed on
May 28, 2021
Sold by
Seldeen Donald J and Dj Seldeen Family Trust
Bought by
Neel Wayne A and Neel Laurel N
Seller's Agent
Robert Deacon
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Shereen Benson
Bailey Properties
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$945,000
Premium/Discount to List
$46,000
5.12%
Current Estimated Value
$1,065,297

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,297
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.57%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2015
Closed on
Apr 24, 2015
Sold by
Seldeen Donald J
Bought by
Seldeen Donald J and D J Seldeen Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Ben Strock
Strock Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Morrell
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
8.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.25%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2015
Closed on
Mar 26, 2015
Sold by
Skinner Kevin Patrick and Kelley Skinner Kathleen Stacey
Bought by
Seldeen Donald J
Seller's Agent
Ben Strock
Strock Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Morrell
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
8.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2004
Sold by
Renz Jacqueline Ann and The Jacqueline Ann Renz Trust
Bought by
Skinner Kevin Patrick and Kelley Skinner Kathleen Stacey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,900
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2003
Sold by
Renz Jacqueline
Bought by
Renz Jacqueline Ann and Jacqueline Ann Renz Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2000
Sold by
Glaser Garry S and Glaser Mary P
Bought by
Renz Jacqueline

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,200
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1996
Sold by
Merritt Wayne E and Merritt Peggy A
Bought by
Glaser Garry S and Glaser Mary P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,350
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 1996
Sold by
American Svgs Bank
Bought by
Merritt Wayne E and Merritt Peggy A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,600
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1995
Sold by
American Svgs Bank F A
Bought by
American Svgs Bank F A and American Svgs Bank
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $945,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $539,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $339,500 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $220,500 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $184,500 Old Republic Title Company
Trustee Deed $195,500 Old Republic Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $275,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $46,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $199,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $97,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $53,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $431,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $271,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $35,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $197,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $176,350 No Value Available
Previous Owner $147,600 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Sold $945,000 +5.1% $729 / Sq Ft
04/21/2021 04/21/21 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 For Sale $899,000 +38.3% $694 / Sq Ft
04/03/2015 04/03/15 Sold $650,000 +8.5% $502 / Sq Ft
03/07/2015 03/07/15 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2015 03/03/15 For Sale $599,000 -- $462 / 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 $4,187 $327,680 $242,726 $84,954
2023 $4,107 $314,957 $233,301 $81,656
2022 $11,292 $963,900 $714,000 $249,900
2021 $8,401 $721,711 $582,920 $138,791
2020 $8,334 $714,310 $576,943 $137,367
2019 $8,148 $700,304 $565,630 $134,674
2018 $8,042 $686,573 $554,540 $132,033
2017 $7,946 $673,110 $543,666 $129,444
2016 $7,505 $659,912 $533,006 $126,906
2015 $6,586 $582,399 $345,766 $236,633
2014 -- $524,684 $311,501 $213,183
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81453144

MLSListings

APN: 040-061-06-000