NOT LISTED FOR SALE

516 Gertrude Ave Aptos, CA 95003

Seacliff Area

Estimated Value: $1,007,000 - $1,266,939

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,542 Sq Ft
$717/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 27, 2026

Last sale price $1,031,200 $669 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,290 / mo

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Granite Countertops
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of January 2026

Unique custom home in prime Seacliff location near the most popular beaches in Aptos. Enjoy cool coastal breezes and a short stroll to the famous Mariannes Ice Cream, Manuels Restaurant, parks, pizza, shopping, and more. This bright and sunny home features multiple skylights, chef's kitchen with ss appliances, an upstairs master suite, open living spaces, beautiful flooring, and a private backyard with a gardeners area and separate workshop for hobbies or projects. Relax and take in the sea air and cool mist from your own beach retreat. This home is perfect as a primary home or coastal getaway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erika Reid

Bailey Properties License #01446351 Listed on: 08/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Nick Bailey

Bailey Properties License #02042562

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as RM-2.5

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,542 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • Carport
  • Off-Site Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 038-072-12-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1542
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: RM-2.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1542
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Off-Site Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 038-072-12-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0900
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3920.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3920.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2025
Closed on
Jan 22, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erika Reid
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nick Bailey
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,031,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$117,800
-10.25%
Views
164
Current Estimated Value
$1,104,980

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,780
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.48%
Original Mortgage
$660,200
Interest Rate
0.0622%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
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
$160,000
Interest Rate
0.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1998
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
$141,500
Interest Rate
0.0661%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,031,500 Old Republic Title Company
-- Amrock Llc
-- Amrock Inc
-- None Available
-- Santa Cruz Title Company
-- --
$150,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $660,200
Closed $160,000
Previous Owner $141,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/27/2026 01/27/26 Sold $1,031,200 -10.3% $669 / Sq Ft
01/09/2026 01/09/26 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2025 12/18/25 For Sale $1,149,000 0.0% $745 / Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 For Sale $1,149,000 0.0% $745 / Sq Ft
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Price Changed $1,149,000 +11.4% $745 / Sq Ft
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Off Market $1,031,200 -- --
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Price Changed $1,249,000 -1.6% $810 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $1,269,000 -- $823 / 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 $15,447 $1,224,000 $836,400 $387,600
2023 $4,501 $299,733 $117,413 $182,320
2022 $4,373 $293,856 $115,111 $178,745
2021 $4,153 $288,095 $112,854 $175,241
2020 $4,072 $285,141 $111,697 $173,444
2019 $3,996 $279,550 $109,507 $170,043
2018 $3,877 $274,068 $107,359 $166,709
2017 $3,830 $268,694 $105,254 $163,440
2016 $3,743 $263,425 $103,190 $160,235
2015 $3,667 $259,468 $101,640 $157,828
2014 $3,571 $254,385 $99,649 $154,736
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Erika Reid

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Erika Reid

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 212-0240

    36 Total Sales

    Erika Reid
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  • Nick Bailey

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Nick Bailey

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 706-7349

    73 Total Sales

    Nick Bailey
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82018871

MLSListings

APN: 038-072-12-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

516 Gertrude Ave, Aptos, CA

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