NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 Gertrude Ave Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,041,000 - $1,162,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,375 Sq Ft
$790/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2016

Last sale price $565,000 $411 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,397/month

91 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Seacliff Village Park

About This Home

As of January 2016

Seacliff house near good eats, Rancho Del Mar Shopping Center & Hwy 1.This is the ideal home for full or part time living at a very affordable price.The open floor plan provides space for entertaining or gracious living.The second floor includes a sleeping porch, deck & main living area.The private, fully fenced, low maintenance yard has a patio & storage shed for beach toys. You will enjoy the great separation of space with a bedroom & full bath on each floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Teale

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01158350 Listed on: 08/04/2015

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Teresa Mendoza

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #00969697

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Fernandez

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01352240

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RM-2.5

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,375 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 038-073-34-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1375
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Zoning Description: RM-2.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1375
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Deck, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Inverted Floor Plan, Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 038-073-34-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0600
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2614.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2614.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, 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

Listed on
Aug 4, 2015
Closed on
Dec 14, 2015
Sold by
Cater John A and Cater Melinda M
Bought by
Rosas Jose Miguel and Rosas Stephanie Tam
Seller's Agent
Donna Teale
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Laura Fernandez
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-9.6%
Current Estimated Value
$1,086,012

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$521,012
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$452,000
Outstanding Balance
$358,050
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$727,962

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2012
Sold by
Cater John A and Cater Melinda M
Bought by
Cater John A and Cater Melinda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2003
Sold by
Cater Melinda M and Cater John A
Bought by
Cater John A and Cater Melinda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2002
Sold by
Cater John A and Cater Melinda M
Bought by
Cater John A and Cater Melinda M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1997
Sold by
Taravella Anthony C
Bought by
Cater John A and Cater Melinda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
7.45%
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
Rosas Jose Miguel $565,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cater John A -- Accommodation
Cater John A -- Old Republic Title Company
Cater John A -- --
Cater John A -- Old Republic Title Company
Cater John A -- --
Cater John A $240,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rosas Jose Miguel $452,000
Previous Owner Cater John A $215,000
Previous Owner Cater John A $244,000
Previous Owner Cater John A $228,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/07/2016 01/07/16 Sold $565,000 -1.7% $411 / Sq Ft
11/03/2015 11/03/15 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2015 10/27/15 Price Changed $575,000 -3.8% $418 / Sq Ft
09/12/2015 09/12/15 Price Changed $598,000 -4.3% $435 / Sq Ft
08/04/2015 08/04/15 For Sale $625,000 -- $455 / 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 $8,484 $668,846 $468,192 $200,654
2023 $8,291 $642,874 $450,012 $192,862
2022 $8,100 $630,268 $441,188 $189,080
2021 $7,823 $617,910 $432,537 $185,373
2020 $7,688 $611,574 $428,102 $183,472
2019 $7,551 $599,583 $419,708 $179,875
2018 $7,343 $587,826 $411,478 $176,348
2017 $7,272 $576,300 $403,410 $172,890
2016 $4,398 $323,731 $188,844 $134,887
2015 $4,321 $318,868 $186,007 $132,861
2014 $4,211 $312,621 $182,363 $130,258
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Donna Teale

    Sereno Group

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Teresa Mendoza

    Sereno Group

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Laura Fernandez

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81498372

MLSListings

APN: 038-073-34-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

505 Gertrude Ave, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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