NOT LISTED FOR SALE

427 Townsend Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,123,472 - $1,279,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
966 Sq Ft
$1,216/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 25, 2018

Last sale price $833,000 $862 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,282 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of September 2018

Beautiful well cared for home close to hidden beach with huge 9,583 Sq. Ft. lot. High ceilings with open beams and walls of windows on both sides create and open and airy feel. Front stamped concrete courtyard and multiple decks create an indoor/outdoor environment. Recent upgrades include electrical, plumbing, furnace and granite kitchen with sesame finish cabinets. Nice tiled bath and both bedrooms with high ceilings and loft/cubby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Johnson

David Lyng Real Estate License #01029037 Listed on: 07/16/2018

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Spencer Hays

Strock Real Estate License #01224139

Strock Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Floor Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 966 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 200 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-221-04-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Built / Remodeled Green
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 200
  • Structure Sq Ft: 966
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 966
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 043-221-04-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2200
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9583.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9583.00

Green Features

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

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas
  • Second Unit Description: man cave

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2018
Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Alex Johnson
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Spencer Hays
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$849,995
Sold Price
$833,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,995
-2%
Current Estimated Value
$1,174,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$341,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%
Original Mortgage
$453,100
Outstanding Balance
$394,316
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$780,552

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$833,000 First American Title Company
-- Orange Coast Title Company
-- Chicago Title Co
-- None Available
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $453,100
Previous Owner $410,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/25/2018 09/25/18 Sold $833,000 -2.0% $862 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2018 07/16/18 For Sale $849,995 -- $880 / 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
2025 $11,233 $929,227 $743,382 $185,845
2023 $11,000 $893,144 $714,515 $178,629
2022 $10,763 $875,631 $700,505 $175,126
2021 $10,446 $858,462 $686,770 $171,692
2020 $10,272 $849,660 $679,728 $169,932
2019 $10,090 $833,000 $666,400 $166,600
2018 $1,755 $70,464 $30,030 $40,434
2017 $1,724 $69,084 $29,442 $39,642
2016 $1,695 $67,728 $28,864 $38,864
2015 $1,624 $66,710 $28,430 $38,280
2014 $1,574 $65,404 $27,874 $37,530
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Alex Johnson

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 234-5754

    28 Total Sales

    Alex Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Spencer Hays

    Strock Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81714794

MLSListings

APN: 043-221-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

427 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA

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