NOT LISTED FOR SALE

481 Vista Del Mar Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,246,000 - $1,748,168

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,486 Sq Ft
$600/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 25, 2014

Last sale price $725,000 $292 Per Sq Ft

Est. 106% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,894 / mo

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Patio

About This Home

As of August 2014

Great opportunity in prime Rio Del Mar location. Spacious 3 bedroom, 2400+sq ft home on quiet tree-lined street close to beach, golf and shopping. Granite counter tops,Maple cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring and bright open contemporary design.Pretty ocean peeks from front of house and mountain views from the back.Large lot terraced decks and beautiful oak trees.Great Value!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike O'Boy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01225575 Listed on: 05/12/2014

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Pat Leggett

David Lyng Real Estate License #01390223

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Fenced

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,486 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-131-029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 291.63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2486
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: D7
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Zoning Description: res
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Stories: Bi/ Split Level
  • Living Sq Ft: 2486
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Deck, Fenced

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 044-131-029
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 297.26
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 21170.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 21170.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 21170.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 21170.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,491,542

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$511,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2014
Closed on
Aug 21, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mike O'Boy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Pat Leggett
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2000
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
$399,500
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1995
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
$220,000
Interest Rate
9.03%
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
$102,000 Mortgage Connect
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
$725,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$599,500 First American Title Co
-- Old Republic Title Company
$2,500 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- --
-- --
$369,500 Santa Cruz Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $511,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $399,500
Previous Owner $220,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/25/2014 08/25/14 Sold $725,000 0.0% $292 / Sq Ft
08/13/2014 08/13/14 Off Market $725,000 -- --
07/06/2014 07/06/14 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2014 06/19/14 Price Changed $739,000 -3.9% $297 / Sq Ft
06/06/2014 06/06/14 For Sale $769,000 0.0% $309 / Sq Ft
06/03/2014 06/03/14 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2014 05/12/14 For Sale $769,000 -- $309 / 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 $10,622 $871,342 $522,805 $348,537
2023 $10,398 $837,506 $502,504 $335,002
2022 $10,171 $821,085 $492,651 $328,434
2021 $9,863 $804,985 $482,991 $321,994
2020 $9,698 $796,732 $478,039 $318,693
2019 $9,526 $781,109 $468,666 $312,443
2018 $9,268 $765,793 $459,476 $306,317
2017 $9,183 $750,779 $450,467 $300,312
2016 $8,956 $736,057 $441,634 $294,423
2015 $8,871 $725,000 $435,000 $290,000
2014 $9,114 $751,657 $363,603 $388,054
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mike O'Boy

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Pat Leggett

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81416363

MLSListings

APN: 044-131-29-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

481 Vista Del Mar Dr, Aptos, CA

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