NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 La Honda Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,273,000 - $1,762,799

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,077 Sq Ft
$730/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 14, 2020

Last sale price $1,025,000 $494 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,243 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2020

Beautiful Ocean view Beach House in Rio Del Mar. Quiet Cul de sac neighborhood. One mile to Beach. Outstanding SW Sun exposure. Light & Bright all day. Enjoy the gorgeous Sunsets. Fantastic Floor Plan. Approximately 2,077 SQ FT. of Living area, including separate Casita. Large Lot of approx. 9,496 SQ FT. Vaulted ceilings in Living area, Ocean views. Wainscoting, Engineered Wood floors, Skylights, French Doors,Custom lighting, entertaining outside deck with Views, level backyard area, organized storage in Basement. Adult producing Avocado Tree, Apple Trees, Pear Tree Walking distance to Beer Can Beach, Seascape Golf Course, Deer Park Market Place Great Schools Rio Del Mar Elementary, Aptos High School

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Skrabo

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00665727 Listed on: 03/13/2020

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Xander Cameron

Compass License #01493202

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1975

Lot Details

  • 9,496 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back Yard

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Valley
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Quake Bracing

Interior Spaces

  • 2,077 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 229 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1975

Lot Details

9,496 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 229
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2077
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2077
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter And Slab, Crawl Space, Pillars / Posts / Piers, Quake Bracing
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood, Ocean, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Fenced
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage, Parking Area

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Side Slope, Grade - Varies, Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.2180
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9496.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9496.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2020
Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paul Skrabo
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Xander Cameron
Compass
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.38%
Current Estimated Value
$1,515,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$490,700
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2018
Closed on
Jun 27, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deborah Wood
Bayview Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Skrabo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$957,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,000
-4.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.93%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2018
Closed on
Jun 12, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deborah Wood
Bayview Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paul Skrabo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$957,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$42,000
-4.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2014
Closed on
Jun 30, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Daniel Maloney
Santa Cruz Estates
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Wood
Bayview Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$782,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 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
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1997
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
$205,000
Interest Rate
7.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1996
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
$1,025,000 Old Republic Title Company
$957,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$782,000 First American Title Company
$730,000 First American Title Co
$295,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $475,000
Previous Owner $475,000
Previous Owner $625,500
Previous Owner $240,000
Previous Owner $205,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Sold $1,025,000 -2.4% $494 / Sq Ft
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2020 03/13/20 For Sale $1,050,000 +9.7% $506 / Sq Ft
07/03/2018 07/03/18 Sold $957,000 -4.2% $518 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2018 05/28/18 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2018 04/29/18 For Sale $999,000 +27.7% $541 / Sq Ft
07/10/2014 07/10/14 Sold $782,000 -2.1% $423 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/04/2014 06/04/14 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2014 03/28/14 For Sale $799,000 -- $432 / 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 $13,256 $1,120,987 $672,592 $448,395
2023 $12,995 $1,077,458 $646,475 $430,983
2022 $12,724 $1,056,332 $633,799 $422,533
2021 $12,376 $1,035,619 $621,371 $414,248
2020 $11,567 $976,140 $714,000 $262,140
2019 $11,377 $957,000 $700,000 $257,000
2018 $9,843 $826,000 $578,200 $247,800
2017 $9,753 $809,805 $566,863 $242,942
2016 $9,508 $793,926 $555,748 $238,178
2015 $9,422 $782,000 $547,400 $234,600
2014 $8,663 $710,611 $426,367 $284,244
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paul Skrabo

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Xander Cameron

    Compass

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  • Deborah Wood

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Deborah Wood

    RE/MAX

    (831) 419-5020

    24 Total Sales

    Deborah Wood
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Daniel Maloney

    Santa Cruz Estates

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81786732

MLSListings

APN: 044-231-74-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

531 La Honda Dr, Aptos, CA

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