$1,281,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2025

526 Harriet Ave Aptos, CA 95003

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,452 Sq Ft
4,182 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$882 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

Presenting your single level dream home in the coveted beach community above Seacliff State Beach. Enjoy the beach lifestyle in this cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home within .5 miles of the Beachgate Stairs and the longest stretches of sand on the Monterey Bay. This home is in a prime location with easy access to Hwy 1 and walking distance to Manuel's Mexican Restaurant and Marianne's Ice Cream. This home offers an easy-flow livable area plus a large attached 2-car garage. Public record shows 468 sq ft garage space included in total of 1426 sq.ft. Actual living space is approximately 930 sq ft. Enjoy outdoor living in the South-facing front courtyard planted with a new privacy hedge just off the main living area. The home has been upgraded with new flooring, upgraded bathrooms, interior/exterior paint and owned solar panels for low electricity bills. Whether you're seeking adventure in the great outdoors or looking for a beachside retreat, this location has it all. Come experience the coastal lifestyle with endless sunsets and miles of sandy beaches just out your front door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Rossi

Trade-In Real Estate License #02251001 Listed on: 02/24/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Archer

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70010109

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,601

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 4,182 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RM-2.5

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,452 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 038-074-20-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,601

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 54
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1452
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: RM-2.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Formica, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1452
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Courtyard, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Property Faces: South
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

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

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 038-074-20-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0960
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4182.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4182.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Power On Grid

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2025
Closed on
Mar 14, 2025
Sold by
Kcal Property Management Llc
Bought by
Wiltshire Patricia
Seller's Agent
Linda Rossi
Trade-In Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Megan Archer
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$1,255,000
Sold Price
$1,281,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
2.07%
Total Days on Market
9
Views
50
Current Estimated Value
$1,284,180

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,180
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.59%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$149,602
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$1,134,578

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Aug 23, 2022
Sold by
Security Eat 607 Inc
Bought by
Kcal Property Management Llc
Seller's Agent
Deborah Wood
Bayview Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peter Truman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Jun 29, 2022
Sold by
Studendorff Family Trust
Bought by
Kcal Property Management Llc
Seller's Agent
Deborah Wood
Bayview Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peter Truman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
14.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Veronica Studendorff Justine
Bought by
Studendorff Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1996
Sold by
Studendorff Andrew A and Studendorff Justine V
Bought by
Studendorff Andrew A and Studendorff Justine V
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
Grant Deed $1,281,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $444,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,200,000 First American Title
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $531,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Sold $1,281,000 +2.1% $882 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2025 02/24/25 For Sale $1,255,000 +4.6% $864 / Sq Ft
07/19/2022 07/19/22 Sold $1,200,000 +14.3% $826 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $723 / 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 $14,601 $1,248,480 $998,784 $249,696
2023 $2,103 $71,157 $19,356 $51,801
2022 $2,017 $69,762 $18,977 $50,785
2021 $1,836 $68,394 $18,605 $49,789
2020 $1,790 $67,693 $18,414 $49,279
2019 $1,754 $66,366 $18,053 $48,313
2018 $1,695 $65,064 $17,699 $47,365
2017 $1,664 $63,789 $17,352 $46,437
2016 $1,636 $62,538 $17,012 $45,526
2015 $1,566 $61,598 $16,756 $44,842
2014 $1,517 $60,392 $16,428 $43,964
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81995055

MLSListings

APN: 038-074-20-000