NOT LISTED FOR SALE

451 Cliff Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,207,655 - $1,675,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,008 Sq Ft
$1,396/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 6, 2012

Last sale price $650,750 $646 Per Sq Ft

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,421 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2012

CLASSIC RIO DEL MAR 3BR/2BA HOME ON BIG CORNER LOT. LOTS OF LIGHT AND ENERGY STREAMS THROUGH THE LIVING AREA OF THIS HOUSE DUE TO THE SKYLIGHTS AND VAULTED CEILING. A NEW DECK AND UPDATED KITCHEN MAKES FOR GREAT ENTERTAINING. CLOSE TO HIDDEN BEACH PARK AND LOVELY RIO DEL MAR BEACH.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Darrigo

Monterey Bay Properties License #01375347 Listed on: 09/18/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Sally Bookman

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70016977

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R1-6

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Art Studio
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-045-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

9,017 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 645.59
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1008
  • Barclay Horizontal: 86
  • Barclays Page: 57
  • Map Book Page: 993
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 57
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 64
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 86
  • Thomas Bros Page: 993
  • Thomas Brothers: J1
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Zoning Description: R1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1008
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Artist Studio
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, Deck
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 043-045-006
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 693.45
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8712.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8712.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8712.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8712.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,406,664

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2012
Closed on
Oct 31, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Darrigo
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sally Bookman
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$650,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,250
-6.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2012
Closed on
Oct 17, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Linda Darrigo
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sally Bookman
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$650,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,250
-6.9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 1996
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
$199,000
Interest Rate
7.3%
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
-- None Available
-- Old Republic Title Company
$651,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- --
-- First American Title
-- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $199,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2012 11/06/12 Sold $650,750 -6.9% $646 / Sq Ft
09/24/2012 09/24/12 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2012 09/18/12 For Sale $699,000 -- $693 / 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 $9,883 $801,352 $480,811 $320,541
2023 $9,670 $770,235 $462,141 $308,094
2022 $9,456 $755,132 $453,079 $302,053
2021 $9,158 $740,325 $444,195 $296,130
2020 $9,004 $732,735 $439,641 $293,094
2019 $8,843 $718,367 $431,020 $287,347
2018 $8,604 $704,282 $422,569 $281,713
2017 $8,447 $690,472 $414,284 $276,188
2016 $8,237 $676,934 $406,161 $270,773
2015 $8,153 $666,766 $400,060 $266,706
2014 $7,961 $653,705 $392,223 $261,482
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Linda Darrigo

    Monterey Bay Properties

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Sally Bookman

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81234517

MLSListings

APN: 043-045-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

451 Cliff Dr, Aptos, CA

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