NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3980 Porter Gulch Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Aptos Area

Estimated Value: $1,843,246

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,870 Sq Ft
$642/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 10, 2013

Last sale price $865,000 $301 Per Sq Ft

Est. 113% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,164 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2013

Impeccable and stylish home in highly desirable area of Aptos. Complete remodel with quality components,in a serene/tranquil setting with seasonal creek, redwoods, and sun, just minutes to Cabrillo. Great floor plan, vaulted ceilings, beautiful kitchen, 900sf master bedroom w/ dual shower & sitting area , 3.7 acres, 900sf garage, 2 master suites, fully landscaped front yard, decking. This is a 10!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Crain

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01273407 Listed on: 11/07/2013

Thunderbird Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Strusis

CENTURY 21 Masters License #01068586

CENTURY 21 Masters
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as RA

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,870 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Utility Room
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Sustainable
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Guest Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Storage
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-061-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

3.7 Acres

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Tudor, Contemporary
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 301.39
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2870
  • Map Book Page: 32
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 32
  • Thomas Brothers: E2
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Insert, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2870
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Sustainable Materials, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Workshop, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, RV/Boat Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Gas - Propane, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 040-061-013
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 296.13
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 161172.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 161172.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 161172.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 161172.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz County Office of Education
  • Elementary School Text: Soquel Elementary
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,843,246

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2013
Closed on
Dec 6, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Crain
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lori Strusis
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
1.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.13%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2013
Closed on
Dec 5, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Crain
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lori Strusis
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$849,900
Sold Price
$865,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
1.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2013
Closed on
Sep 9, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Winnie Johnsen
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Crain
Thunderbird Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
4.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
338.05%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$865,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$625,000 First American Title Company
$969,500 First American Title Co
$340,000 First American Title Ins Co
$398,435 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/10/2013 12/10/13 Sold $865,000 +1.8% $301 / Sq Ft
11/22/2013 11/22/13 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2013 11/07/13 For Sale $849,900 +36.0% $296 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Sold $625,000 +4.3% $218 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/17/2013 07/17/13 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2013 07/09/13 For Sale $599,000 -- $209 / 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 $12,641 $1,081,579 $650,198 $431,381
2025 $12,641 $1,060,372 $637,449 $422,923
2023 $11,579 $1,019,196 $612,696 $406,500
2022 $11,485 $999,213 $600,683 $398,530
2021 $11,123 $979,619 $588,904 $390,715
2020 $11,033 $969,575 $582,866 $386,709
2019 $10,325 $909,207 $654,631 $254,576
2018 $9,640 $841,858 $606,139 $235,719
2017 $9,176 $794,205 $571,828 $222,377
2016 $8,189 $735,375 $529,470 $205,905
2015 $7,661 $693,750 $499,500 $194,250
2014 $6,944 $625,000 $450,000 $175,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Michael Crain

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Winnie Johnsen

    Monterey Bay Properties

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Lori Strusis

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Bill Clow

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81340332

MLSListings

APN: 040-061-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

3980 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA

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