NOT LISTED FOR SALE

444 Los Altos Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,040,000 - $1,237,445

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 Sq Ft
$1,032/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2018

Last sale price $840,000 $750 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,104/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of May 2018

Spacious two bedroom, two bath California Bungalow features lofty ceilings, open fireplace, fruit trees, deck and a sought-after location. Complete with hardwood floors and decorative ceilings. The charming home delivers the benefits of life in a quiet street. You can walk down the street to golf course and a mile from the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aurora Reyna Betancourt

Marker Real Estate License #01467453 Listed on: 04/01/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Strock

Strock Real Estate License #02032729

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,437

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 4,574 Sq Ft Lot
  • Security Fence
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-5

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-382-12-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,437

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1120
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: R-1-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 1120
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking, Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 044-382-12-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1050
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4574.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4574.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2018
Closed on
Apr 27, 2018
Sold by
Mendez Jorge and Jorge Mendez Trust
Bought by
Detrick Suzanne
Seller's Agent
Aurora Reyna Betancourt
Marker Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Ben Strock
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$885,000
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-5.08%
Current Estimated Value
$1,158,998

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$318,998
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2017
Sold by
Mendez Jorge
Bought by
Ndez Jorge M and Jorge Mendez Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2015
Sold by
Mendez Gabriela Marie
Bought by
Mendez Jorge

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2006
Sold by
Bardini John M and Bardini Karen L
Bought by
Mendez Jorge and Mendez Gabriela M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Bardini John M and Bardini Karen L
Bought by
Bardini John M and Bardini Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2003
Sold by
Walsh Nicole Renee and Walsh Dennis
Bought by
Bardini John M and Bardini Karen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2003
Sold by
Walsh Dennis John
Bought by
Walsh Nicole Renee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2000
Sold by
Arigoni Nicole
Bought by
Arigoni Nicole Renee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Detrick Suzanne $840,000 First American Title Company
Ndez Jorge M -- None Available
Mendez Jorge -- None Available
Mendez Jorge $675,000 Santa Cruz Title
Bardini John M -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Bardini John M $500,000 First American Title Co
Walsh Nicole Renee -- Financial Title Company
Walsh Nicole Renee -- Financial Title Company
Arigoni Nicole Renee -- First American Title Co
Grassadonia Santa M $225,000 First American Title Co
Antelope Development Company Llc -- First American Title Co
Arigoni Nicole $402,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mendez Jorge $588,275
Previous Owner Mendez Jorge $540,000
Previous Owner Bardini John M $480,000
Previous Owner Bardini John M $400,000
Previous Owner Walsh Nicole Renee $318,000
Previous Owner Arigoni Nicole $316,000
Closed Bardini John M $100,000
Closed Bardini John M $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Sold $840,000 -5.1% $750 / Sq Ft
04/16/2018 04/16/18 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2018 04/01/18 For Sale $885,000 -- $790 / 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 $11,437 $955,776 $764,621 $191,155
2023 $11,201 $918,663 $734,930 $183,733
2022 $11,035 $900,650 $720,520 $180,130
2021 $10,713 $882,990 $706,392 $176,598
2020 $10,535 $873,936 $699,149 $174,787
2019 $10,348 $856,800 $685,440 $171,360
2018 $9,166 $763,362 $593,728 $169,634
2017 $8,772 $720,153 $560,120 $160,033
2016 $8,127 $666,809 $518,630 $148,179
2015 $7,738 $629,065 $489,273 $139,792
2014 $7,005 $566,725 $440,786 $125,939
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Aurora Reyna Betancourt

    Marker Real Estate

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Daniel Hsu

    Trend Real Estate Inc.

    (415) 890-2295

    1 Total Sale

    Section Image

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Ben Strock

    Strock Real Estate

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81698653

MLSListings

APN: 044-382-12-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

444 Los Altos Dr, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 444 Los Altos Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 since 01 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,156,111, approximately $1,032 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 444 Los Altos Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School, and Aptos High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

MLSListings Property Information © 2025 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, MLSListings Inc. The viewer acknowledges ownership and validity of its copyright. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by a viewer with a bona fide interest in the purchase or sale of real estate of the type being offered via this website or other electronic means. The viewer is prohibited from copying, redistributing or retransmitting any of the data or information provided by MLSListing, Inc.

Nearby Homes