NOT LISTED FOR SALE

404 Townsend Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,741,000 - $2,423,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,040 Sq Ft
$959/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2020

Last sale price $1,444,000 $708 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,787/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of March 2020

Suffused with coastal colors, the warmth of newly resurfaced maple flooring, an open concept layout, soaring ceilings and a large and thoughtfully landscaped yard, this gorgeous coastal home offers something for everyone in the family. Featuring marble-toned porcelain floors, crown moulding, custom wrought iron, & just a short walk to miles of pristine beaches, this lightly used coastal enclave is situated in the distinctive & charming blufftop area of Rio Del Mar in Aptos, bounded by Townsend and Cliff. Placed amidst a spacious corner lot, this lovely home offers ample areas for indoor & outdoor entertaining, & includes a spacious backyard with a pergola topped Trex deck, low maintenance drip-irrigated landscaping, and an impeccably detailed textured and colored concrete driveway & walkways. Features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a deep 2-car garage with a storage area as well as extra off-street parking. Turn the key to your dreams, relax, and live the good life along Monterey Bay!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Lavigne

Michael Lavigne Real Estate License #01782392 Listed on: 02/25/2020

Michael Lavigne Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Clayton Young

Archer Rock Properties License #01768240

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1973

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2040
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1973

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Countertop - Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2040
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Tub With Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8102.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8102.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2020
Closed on
Mar 13, 2020
Sold by
Chavez Manuel A and Chavez Rossanne C
Bought by
Nicholson David F and Nicholson Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Michael Lavigne
Michael Lavigne Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Clayton Young
Archer Rock Properties
List Price
$1,449,000
Sold Price
$1,444,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.35%
Current Estimated Value
$1,955,916

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$511,916
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,010,800
Outstanding Balance
$895,208
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,060,708

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2016
Sold by
Chavez Manuel A and Chavez Rossanne C
Bought by
Chavez Manuel A and Chavez Rossanne C

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2006
Sold by
Lavigne Michael D
Bought by
Chavez Manuel A and Chavez Rossanne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$919,200
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2006
Sold by
Furman Tatsiana
Bought by
Lavigne Michael D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$919,200
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2005
Sold by
Bishop Evelyn K
Bought by
Lavigne Michael D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,100
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Nicholson David F $1,444,000 First American Title Company
Chavez Manuel A -- None Available
Chavez Manuel A -- None Available
Chavez Manuel A $1,149,000 First American Title Company
Lavigne Michael D -- First American Title Company
Lavigne Michael D $741,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Nicholson David F $1,010,800
Previous Owner Chavez Manuel A $919,200
Previous Owner Lavigne Michael D $111,100
Previous Owner Lavigne Michael D $592,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/17/2020 03/17/20 Sold $1,444,000 0.0% $708 / Sq Ft
03/02/2020 03/02/20 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Off Market $1,444,000 -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 For Sale $1,449,000 -- $710 / 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 $18,093 $1,579,226 $1,105,458 $473,768
2023 $17,762 $1,517,902 $1,062,531 $455,371
2022 $17,410 $1,488,139 $1,041,697 $446,442
2021 $16,989 $1,458,960 $1,021,272 $437,688
2020 $16,627 $1,435,757 $968,417 $467,340
2019 $12,759 $1,078,536 $727,473 $351,063
2018 $15,035 $1,299,413 $876,454 $422,959
2017 $14,382 $1,225,861 $826,843 $399,018
2016 $13,290 $1,135,056 $765,595 $369,461
2015 $12,678 $1,070,807 $722,259 $348,548
2014 $11,454 $964,691 $650,684 $314,007
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Lavigne

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Michael Lavigne

    Michael Lavigne Real Estate

    (831) 689-9784

    3 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Michael Lavigne
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  • Clayton Young

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Clayton Young

    Archer Rock Properties

    (408) 569-9000

    9 Total Sales

    Clayton Young
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81779535

MLSListings

APN: 043-033-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

404 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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