NOT LISTED FOR SALE

459 Monterey Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,031,000 - $1,211,660

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,016 Sq Ft
$1,100/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 10, 2020

Last sale price $890,000 $876 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,047/month

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of November 2020

Same great house w/ a great new price! One of Rio Del Mar's Original Spanish style charmers.. Looking for a home by the beach full time or part time, you will want to take a look at this jewel! New flooring installed through out the home, underneath you will find the original hardwood flooring. New Chandelier & updated lighting. Freshly painted kitchen has new quartz counter tops, new stainless appliances, faucet & lighting. Bathroom updated with new lighting, mirror/medicine cabinet, faucet & flooring. 1st level and bath have lovely wood/laminate. New carpet on stairs and 2nd level hall & bedrooms. High ceilings and large windows provide a beautiful view. A slice of the ocean can be seen on a clear day from the front rooms. Mature trees. Excellent location, near the HWY 1 Exit, but not too near that there is traffic noise. Close to Deer Park shopping center. A few blocks away from Rio Del Mar Country Club and Golf. Please see disclosure pkg link for in-person visit rules.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Carmichael

Coldwell Banker Realty License #70000221 Listed on: 08/16/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,517

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,837 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,016 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,517

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-5
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Age: 70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1016
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1016
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up, Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.1340
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5837.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5837.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2020
Closed on
Nov 5, 2020
Sold by
Judnich Matthew J and Judnich Diane Mary
Bought by
Baer Jessica Nichole
Seller's Agent
Jamie Carmichael
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-6.22%
Current Estimated Value
$1,117,165

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$227,165
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.10%
Original Mortgage
$712,000
Outstanding Balance
$637,565
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$491,418

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2004
Sold by
Watkins John D and Wood Elizabeth M
Bought by
Watkins Scott Thomas and Watkins Dawn Christy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2004
Sold by
Wood Elizabeth M
Bought by
Watkins John D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1999
Sold by
Judnich Melvin S
Bought by
Judnich Matthew J and Judnich Diane Mary Stark

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1999
Sold by
Judnich Elizabeth Judnich
Bought by
Judnich Matthew J and Judnich Diane Mary Stark
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
Baer Jessica Nichole $890,000 Old Republic Title
Watkins Scott Thomas -- Old Republic Title Company
Watkins John D -- Old Republic Title Company
Judnich Matthew J -- --
Judnich Matthew J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Baer Jessica Nichole $712,000
Closed Baer Jessica Nichole $712,000
Previous Owner Watkins Scott Thomas $375,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Sold $890,000 -1.0% $876 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2020 10/10/20 Price Changed $899,000 -5.3% $885 / Sq Ft
08/16/2020 08/16/20 For Sale $949,000 -- $934 / 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 $11,517 $963,364 $674,355 $289,009
2023 $11,280 $925,956 $648,169 $277,787
2022 $11,036 $907,800 $635,460 $272,340
2021 $10,713 $890,000 $623,000 $267,000
2020 $4,243 $293,684 $204,866 $88,818
2019 $4,165 $287,924 $200,848 $87,076
2018 $4,044 $282,280 $196,910 $85,370
2017 $3,997 $276,746 $193,050 $83,696
2016 $3,907 $271,318 $189,264 $82,054
2015 $3,832 $267,244 $186,422 $80,822
2014 $3,734 $262,008 $182,770 $79,238
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jamie Carmichael

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81806404

MLSListings

APN: 044-132-24-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

459 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 459 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 since 16 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,117,165, approximately $1,099 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 459 Monterey 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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