NOT LISTED FOR SALE

459 Los Altos Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,459,000 - $1,894,941

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,551 Sq Ft
$662/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2019

Last sale price $1,170,000 $459 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,392/month

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of October 2019

A Quiet and Private setting in the heart of Rio Del Mar. This contemporary home offers an excellent separation of space making it a perfect set up for larger families, guests, or a home office. The entry-level consists of an open and bright kitchen that flows into the dining and living room area, past the floor to ceiling fireplace, and out onto the new wrap around deck overlooking the yard below. Additionally on this level is the master bedroom (with a deck) and a second bedroom and full bathroom. The lower level offers another very large living room space with a brick fireplace , two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a laundry room. The backyard is perfect for your gardening enthusiast or entertainer. This home has seen many recent upgrades that include - newly remodeled kitchen, new vinyl windows and sliding glass doors, new decking, upgraded baths, lighting, paint, landscaping and more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Poudrier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01932326 Listed on: 08/13/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Bradburn-Gonzales

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01917337

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-5

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,551 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-115-05-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,855

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 38
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2551
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: R-1-5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2551
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Rio del Mar Elementary
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Elementary School: 815
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 044-115-05-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1400
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6098.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6098.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Appliances

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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

Closed on
Apr 6, 2022
Sold by
Collier David C and Collier Heidi C
Bought by
Collier Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,680,059

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 13, 2019
Closed on
Oct 9, 2019
Sold by
Palsgaard Jeffrey Herbert and Palsgaard Denise Marie
Bought by
Collier David C and Collier Heidi C
Seller's Agent
Sean Poudrier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kim Bradburn-Gonzales
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,180,000
Sold Price
$1,170,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2015
Sold by
Palsgaard Jeffrey H and Palsgaard Denise M
Bought by
Herbert Palsgaard and Herbert Denise Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$561,750
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2015
Sold by
Palsgaard Jeffrey H and Palsgaard Tiffany M
Bought by
Palsgaard Jeffrey H and Palsgaard Denise M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$561,750
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2013
Closed on
Oct 10, 2013
Sold by
Palsgaard Denise M
Bought by
Palsgaard Jeff
Seller's Agent
Donna Teale
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Hall
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$774,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2013
Closed on
Oct 1, 2013
Sold by
Degaitas Nicholas J and Lindstrom Kimberly A
Bought by
Palsgaard Jeff and Palsgaard Tiffany M
Seller's Agent
Donna Teale
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Hall
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$774,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2011
Sold by
Kondo Gerald T and Kondo Halil Vicki
Bought by
Degaitas Nicholas J and Lindstrom Kimberly A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$656,914
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2011
Sold by
Kondo Gerald T and Kondo Halil Vicki
Bought by
Kondo Gerald T and Kondo Halil Vicki

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 1995
Sold by
Manss Jack S and Manss Patricia L
Bought by
Kondo Gerald T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
8.47%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Collier Family Trust -- Law Offices Of Jill G Wilson
Collier David C $1,170,000 Old Republic Title Company
Herbert Palsgaard -- None Available
Palsgaard Jeffrey H -- Old Republic Title Company
Palsgaard Jeff -- Old Republic Title Company
Palsgaard Jeff $725,000 Old Republic Title Company
Degaitas Nicholas J $674,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kondo Gerald T -- None Available
Kondo Gerald T -- None Available
Kondo Gerald T $345,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Palsgaard Jeffrey Herbert $555,000
Previous Owner Palsgaard Jeffrey Herbert $80,000
Previous Owner Palsgaard Jeffrey H $561,750
Previous Owner Palsgaard Jeff $580,000
Previous Owner Degaitas Nicholas J $656,914
Previous Owner Kondo Gerald T $250,000
Previous Owner Kondo Gerald T $250,000
Previous Owner Kondo Gerald T $222,000
Previous Owner Kondo Gerald T $233,000
Previous Owner Kondo Gerald T $227,150
Previous Owner Kondo Gerald T $75,000
Previous Owner Kondo Gerald T $276,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Sold $1,170,000 0.0% $459 / Sq Ft
10/02/2019 10/02/19 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2019 09/17/19 Price Changed $1,170,000 -0.4% $459 / Sq Ft
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Price Changed $1,175,000 -0.4% $461 / Sq Ft
08/13/2019 08/13/19 For Sale $1,180,000 +62.8% $463 / Sq Ft
10/16/2013 10/16/13 Sold $725,000 -6.3% $284 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2013 09/14/13 For Sale $774,000 0.0% $303 / Sq Ft
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2013 08/15/13 Price Changed $774,000 -3.1% $303 / Sq Ft
07/11/2013 07/11/13 Price Changed $799,000 -4.8% $313 / Sq Ft
06/15/2013 06/15/13 For Sale $839,000 -- $329 / 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 $14,855 $1,279,566 $831,718 $447,848
2023 $14,569 $1,229,879 $799,421 $430,458
2022 $14,285 $1,205,763 $783,746 $422,017
2021 $13,972 $1,182,121 $768,379 $413,742
2020 $13,745 $1,170,000 $760,500 $409,500
2019 $9,619 $796,715 $478,029 $318,686
2018 $9,358 $781,093 $468,656 $312,437
2017 $9,271 $765,777 $459,466 $306,311
2016 $9,054 $750,762 $450,458 $300,304
2015 $9,031 $739,486 $443,692 $295,794
2014 $8,821 $725,000 $435,000 $290,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sean Poudrier

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Sean Poudrier

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 531-7171

    4 in this area

    73 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kim Bradburn-Gonzales

    Sereno Group

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Donna Teale

    Sereno Group

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kathleen Hall

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81764322

MLSListings

APN: 044-115-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

459 Los Altos Dr, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 459 Los Altos Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 since 13 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,688,985, approximately $662 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 459 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.

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