NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 Townsend Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,765,000 - $2,285,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,968 Sq Ft
$1,013/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 22, 2015

Last sale price $1,150,000 $584 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,073 / mo

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of October 2015

TURNKEY! ALL NEW INTERIOR - Custom Remodel with TOP QUALITY Designer Touches. New ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, FLOORING, WINDOWS, PAINT, APPLIANCES. 4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1968 sq. ft. on Large 12,153 Lot. Hickory Floors, Designer Kitchen-Custom Maple Cabinets, Silstone Island, Bosch Appliances. Glass Crystal Fireplace in Living Room. Spacious Back Deck, Huge Back Yard. Fully Fenced & Landscaped Front Yard. 5 MINUTE WALK TO HIDDEN BEACH. Rio Del Mar Schools and can be VACATION RENTAL. Live the Dream!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Bates

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01799929 Listed on: 08/06/2015

Thunderbird Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Walter Stauss

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01105052

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 12,153 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,968 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Skyline Views
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-051-13-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1968
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Other, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1968
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 043-051-13-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2790
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12153.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12153.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,992,845

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2015
Closed on
Oct 7, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ruth Bates
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Walter Stauss
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-6.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$723,109
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,269,736

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2004
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2002
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
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2002
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
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
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
-- None Available
$1,150,000 Old Republic Title Company
$800,000 --
-- --
-- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $920,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2015 10/22/15 Sold $1,150,000 -4.1% $584 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2015 09/07/15 Price Changed $1,199,000 -2.1% $609 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $622 / 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 $15,718 $1,361,368 $1,021,026 $340,342
2023 $15,420 $1,308,504 $981,378 $327,126
2022 $15,106 $1,282,847 $962,135 $320,712
2021 $14,719 $1,257,693 $943,270 $314,423
2020 $14,481 $1,244,797 $933,598 $311,199
2019 $14,224 $1,220,389 $915,292 $305,097
2018 $13,846 $1,196,460 $897,345 $299,115
2017 $13,727 $1,173,000 $879,750 $293,250
2016 $13,377 $1,150,000 $862,500 $287,500
2015 $10,329 $864,414 $513,246 $351,168
2014 $9,334 $778,752 $462,384 $316,368
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ruth Bates

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Walter Stauss

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81498750

MLSListings

APN: 043-051-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

525 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA

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