$999,800
$120K PRICE DROP

525 Laverne Ave Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated payment $6,615/month

Total Views 19,161
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,085 Sq Ft
$921 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Tandem Parking

About This Home

Quintessential beach cottage just a hop, skip & jump from Seacliff State Beach, Marianne's Ice Cream, Manuel's, groceries and more! Located on a spacious and sunny lot, this Seacliff charmer welcomes you home to the beach life you've been dreaming of. Single level floor plan with real oak wood floors and loads of charm. Updated kitchen appliances and a recently remodeled bathroom provide modern amenities to make life a breeze. Two generous bedrooms, a large living room, dedicated laundry/mud room and bonus space of enclosed sun room provides room for home office or playroom. While the interior offers a classic beach house vibe, the enchanting outdoors will be sure to please. Plentiful yard space helps make your garden grow, with multiple raised garden beds ready for your herbs and veggies. Fully fenced for privacy and relaxation, creating a perfect space for year round entertaining. Detached 1.5 car garage, with additional driveway parking behind your gated fence. With a premier location and undeniable charm, make this hidden gem your own private oasis!

Listing Agent

Amber Melenudo

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01921098 Listed on: 06/10/2025

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,002

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,095 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RM-2.5

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,085 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 038-074-02-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,002

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 75
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1085
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Zoning Description: RM-2.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1085
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Tandem Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Mar Vista Elementary
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Elementary School: 812
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 038-074-02-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0940
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4095.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4095.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $14,002 $1,191,758 $1,012,994 $178,764
2023 $13,730 $1,145,480 $973,658 $171,822
2022 $13,447 $1,123,020 $954,567 $168,453
2021 $1,091 $50,509 $18,605 $31,904
2020 $1,056 $49,991 $18,414 $31,577
2019 $1,033 $49,011 $18,053 $30,958
2018 $992 $48,050 $17,699 $30,351
2017 $966 $47,107 $17,352 $29,755
2016 $957 $46,184 $17,012 $29,172
2015 $887 $45,490 $16,756 $28,734
2014 $853 $44,599 $16,428 $28,171
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2025 08/18/25 Price Changed $999,800 -7.0% $921 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $1,075,000 -4.0% $991 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $1,120,000 -- $1,032 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,101,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $691,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82010148

MLSListings

APN: 038-074-02-000