$6,500,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,581 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,815 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2025

This magnificent contemporary solar home is ideally located on the bluff in a sought after & tranquil Rio Del Mar neighborhood, just a few homes from the Seaview Trail to Seacliff State Beach, the most expansive beach in Santa Cruz County. The views of the bay & the iconic Cement Ship are as spectacular as the home itself. This one-of-a-kind custom home has a desirable floorplan which is ideal for entertaining & comfortable living. The home features walls of windows that showcase the awe inspiring views, spacious rooms, high ceilings, a tastefully updated gourmet kitchen featuring high end appliances, spacious primary suite (featuring cozy fireplace, huge walk-in closet with built ins, freshly updated bathroom, private office), updated secondary bathrooms, 630sf 3-car garage, wine storage room, putting green, steel pergola with vented roof for shade, private courtyard in front with waterfall & an owned solar system. Imagine the lifestyle you can have being lulled to sleep by the sound of waves caressing the shoreline, perfecting your golf game on your private backyard putting green & unwinding after a long day enjoying these jaw-dropping views of the Monterey Bay! See it before it's gone! Open house Sat 5/24 1-4pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Russell

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01743923 Listed on: 05/15/2025

eXp Realty of California Inc

Co-Listed By

Mark Oliverez

eXp Realty of California Inc License #00966533

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Crable

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01983673

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R1-6

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Lighted Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Elastomeric Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,581 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04310416

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3581
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Zoning Description: R1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Living Sq Ft: 3581
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Solid Surface, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Elastomeric
  • View: Bay, Ocean, Water
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Mixed Height / Type
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Covered Parking, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Views
  • Parcel Number: 04310416
  • Lot Acres: 0.2780
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12110.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12110.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Solar Power Battery Backup, Solar Power On Grid

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: shed

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Rio del Mar Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Stephen C Maruyama C and Stephen Cheryl A
Bought by
2001 De Mattei Family Trust and De Mattei
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Mary Crable
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$6,500,000
Sold Price
$6,500,000
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$6,061,912

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$438,088
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Maruyama Steve and Maruyama Cheryl
Bought by
Maruyama Stephen C and Maruyama Cheryl A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2020
Sold by
Maruyama Steve and Maruyama Cheryl
Bought by
Maruyama Steve and Maruyama Cheryl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2012
Sold by
Williams Leslie C and Williams Family Trust
Bought by
Maruyama Steve and Maruyama Cheryl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2010
Sold by
Williams Leslie C and Williams John P
Bought by
Williams Leslie C and Williams Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2005
Sold by
Williams John P
Bought by
Williams John P and Williams Leslie C
Source: Public Records

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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 $6,500,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $2,250,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $640,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $6,500,000 0.0% $1,815 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $6,500,000 -- $1,815 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $31,816 $2,886,666 $1,695,678 $1,190,988
2023 $31,287 $2,774,573 $1,629,833 $1,144,740
2022 $30,703 $2,720,169 $1,597,875 $1,122,294
2021 $30,073 $2,666,833 $1,566,544 $1,100,289
2020 $29,605 $2,639,488 $1,550,481 $1,089,007
2019 $29,088 $2,587,734 $1,520,080 $1,067,654
2018 $28,332 $2,536,993 $1,490,274 $1,046,719
2017 $28,108 $2,487,248 $1,461,053 $1,026,195
2016 $27,375 $2,438,479 $1,432,405 $1,006,074
2015 $26,746 $2,355,582 $1,410,889 $944,693
2014 $26,107 $2,305,420 $1,383,252 $922,168
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82007139

MLSListings

APN: 043-104-16-000