$1,550,000
SOLD APR 4, 2025

524 Yoshiko Way Aptos, CA 95003

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,474 Sq Ft
5,009 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$627 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Post and Beam
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Amazing Aptos Village location for this large, 3 bedroom PLUS an office, 2.5 bathroom, 2474 sq ft home on Yoshiko Way. The property boasts a large open entrance & tall ceiling heights with wood flooring throughout downstairs. There is defined space in this home with a fireplace living room, a room for dining, a beautifully remodeled kitchen w/ bar dining space, and a living room with a 1/2 bathroom. The cabinetry is recently custom built and the shelving and glass doors allow for storage, presentation, and decorations for your personal ideas of how to best define the space. Leading upstairs, the first room is the office with an ocean "peek" view and the hallway leads to the bedrooms. Large primary bedroom with a walk in closet and ensuite bathroom. The secondary bedrooms are next to the 2nd full bath w/ a hall closet. This home is a modern size and scale so there are no "creative" spacing ideas needed! The backyard has all new fencing and is the perfect size to entertain, relax, and enjoy without getting carried away w/ yard maintenance. How many restaurants are within a 5-10 minute walk? Actually, there are at least 10 dining options easily walkable as well as New Leaf Market, Nisene Marks State Park & Rio del Mar beach. Aptos is where the beach meets the redwoods, come find us!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Webber

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01925612 Listed on: 02/28/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Carling

David Lyng Real Estate License #01480003

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,180

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Post and Beam
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,474 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Fiber Optics Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, reserves
  • Cathedral Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-221-61-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,180

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Age: 33
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2474
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2474
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Beam
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 150
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Reserves
  • H O A Name Text: Cathedral Owners Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Valencia Elementary
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Elementary School: 818
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 040-221-61-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1150
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5009.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5009.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Valencia Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2024
Sold by
Fitts David B and Fitts Ann D
Bought by
David And Ann Fitts Family Trust and Fitts
Current Estimated Value
$1,555,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1993
Sold by
Pacific Western Bank
Bought by
Fitts David B and Fitts Ann D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $325,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $280,937 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Sold $1,550,000 -3.1% $627 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $647 / 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 $7,180 $552,414 $212,468 $339,946
2023 $7,005 $530,963 $204,218 $326,745
2022 $6,834 $520,552 $200,214 $320,338
2021 $6,576 $510,345 $196,288 $314,057
2020 $6,459 $505,112 $194,275 $310,837
2019 $6,342 $495,208 $190,466 $304,742
2018 $6,164 $485,498 $186,731 $298,767
2017 $6,100 $475,978 $183,070 $292,908
2016 $5,953 $466,645 $179,480 $287,165
2015 $5,873 $459,636 $176,784 $282,852
2014 $5,730 $450,632 $173,321 $277,311
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81995770

MLSListings

APN: 040-221-61-000