NOT LISTED FOR SALE

491 Potter Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Day Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,262,000 - $3,147,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
5,001 Sq Ft
$537/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2019

Last sale price $1,775,000 $355 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,904/month

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pool and Spa
  • 1.93 Acre Lot
  • High Ceiling
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of October 2019

LUXURY at an AMAZING PRICE! Forest and Meadows Aptos' coveted neighborhood of luxury custom homes was once a Christmas tree farm before being chosen as the site for some of the finest homes in the county. Stands of towering firs and pines from yuletides past still remain creating a spectacular setting for this truly special property. At five thousand square feet, the home boasts five bedrooms, including a master suite with an additional sitting room and panoramic clerestory windows, three full baths, a library, separate living and family rooms, formal and casual dining areas, an entertainment bar with sink, a large circular driveway, extra-large tandem three plus car garage, a river walk fountain and water fall, swimming pool with spa, a separate guest studio and sweeping green lawns. On a nearly two-acre sun drenched parcel, the home is engulfed by natural beauty, nestled among the texture of the trees, with a timeless and gracious design. Truly a special place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike O'Boy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01225575 Listed on: 06/07/2019

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcene Baker

Lifesaver Realty License #01380551

Lifesaver Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 1.93 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RA

HOA Fees

  • $83 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Pool and Spa
  • In Ground Pool

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance - common area
  • Forest And Meadows Association
  • Built by Forest and Meadows

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 105-194-10-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$83 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5001
  • Complex Name: Forest and Meadows
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 5001
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 250
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Forest and Meadows
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 105-194-10-000
  • Lot Acres: 1.9250
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 83853.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 83853.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2019
Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Allen Steven D and Allen Amanda
Bought by
Babb Gary and Babb Deborah
Seller's Agent
Mike O'Boy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Marcene Baker
Lifesaver Realty
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$1,775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$720,000
-28.86%
Current Estimated Value
$2,685,405

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$910,405
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,420,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
Allen Steven D and Allen Amanda
Bought by
Allen Steven D and Allen Fmtr Amanda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2016
Sold by
Bartfield Lou
Bought by
Bartfield Lou

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2005
Sold by
Bartfield Louis and Bartfield Isabel W
Bought by
Bartfield Lou and Bartfield Isabel W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2005
Sold by
Bartfield Louis and Bartfield Isabel W
Bought by
Bartfield Lou and Bartfield Isabel W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 1994
Sold by
Vessey Robert E and Vessey Sally M
Bought by
Bartfield Louis and Bartfield Isabel W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$591,200
Interest Rate
3.95%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Babb Gary $1,775,000 First American Title Company
Allen Steven D -- None Available
Bartfield Family Trust -- None Available
Bartfield Lou -- None Available
Bartfield Lou -- --
Bartfield Louis -- --
Bartfield Lou -- --
Bartfield Louis $739,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Babb Gary $1,420,000
Previous Owner Bartfield Louis $1,500,000
Previous Owner Bartfield Louis $591,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $1,775,000 -6.3% $355 / Sq Ft
09/26/2019 09/26/19 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Price Changed $1,895,000 -5.0% $379 / Sq Ft
08/17/2019 08/17/19 Price Changed $1,995,000 -9.1% $399 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Price Changed $2,195,000 -12.0% $439 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $499 / 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 $21,015 $1,949,425 $847,576 $1,101,849
2023 $20,703 $1,873,725 $814,663 $1,059,062
2022 $20,343 $1,836,986 $798,690 $1,038,296
2021 $19,895 $1,800,967 $783,029 $1,017,938
2020 $19,520 $1,775,000 $775,000 $1,000,000
2019 $13,066 $1,177,070 $451,736 $725,334
2018 $12,741 $1,153,992 $442,880 $711,112
2017 $12,650 $1,131,366 $434,197 $697,169
2016 $12,320 $1,109,182 $425,683 $683,499
2015 $12,248 $1,092,521 $419,289 $673,232
2014 $11,987 $1,071,120 $411,076 $660,044
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Mike O'Boy

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Marcene Baker

    Lifesaver Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81755598

MLSListings

APN: 105-194-10-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Day Valley

491 Potter Rd, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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