NOT LISTED FOR SALE

534 Cuesta Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,465,000 - $1,888,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,344 Sq Ft
$744/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 28, 2014

Last sale price $985,000 $420 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,684 / mo

142 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2014

SPECTACULAR OCEAN & GREEN BELT VIEWS from virtually every room. High on a ridge top, you can see the ocean from Monterey to Santa Cruz, from the front & arroyo/canyon views in the rear. Over 1200 S.F. of decks. Top of the line remodel. Sea Fossil Limestone floors, zebra wood cabinets, quartz slabs, Thermador & Miele appliances. The 4th bdrm now used as a theatre room/den. 8/10 miles from the beach

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joell Mower

David Lyng Real Estate License #01001133 Listed on: 08/27/2013

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

William Brooks

Brooks Properties License #00412662

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 0.34

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Valley
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-261-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 420.22
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2344
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 8
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: E8
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Stories: Bi/ Split Level
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2344
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains, Canyon, Ocean, Valley, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Deck
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Gas - Natural, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 044-261-008
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 426.41
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 14593.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 14593.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 14593.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 14593.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Walls Insulated, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,742,934

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$548,250
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
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
$625,500
Interest Rate
0.0352%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 27, 2013
Closed on
Feb 11, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joell Mower
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
William Brooks
Brooks Properties
List Price
$1,045,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-5.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.70%
Original Mortgage
$788,000
Interest Rate
0.0438%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2011
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
$480,000
Interest Rate
0.0394%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
-- Amrock Llc
-- Amrock Inc
-- Tsi Ti Co Calif
-- None Available
$985,000 Old Republic Title Company
$662,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $548,250
Previous Owner $625,500
Previous Owner $788,000
Previous Owner $480,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Sold $985,000 -1.5% $420 / Sq Ft
01/16/2014 01/16/14 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Price Changed $999,500 -4.4% $426 / Sq Ft
10/15/2013 10/15/13 For Sale $1,045,000 0.0% $446 / Sq Ft
10/08/2013 10/08/13 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2013 10/08/13 Price Changed $1,045,000 -4.6% $446 / Sq Ft
09/17/2013 09/17/13 Price Changed $1,095,000 -4.4% $467 / Sq Ft
08/27/2013 08/27/13 For Sale $1,145,000 -- $488 / 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 $14,243 $1,221,620 $845,233 $376,387
2023 $13,966 $1,174,184 $812,412 $361,772
2022 $13,677 $1,151,160 $796,482 $354,678
2021 $13,313 $1,128,589 $780,865 $347,724
2020 $13,095 $1,117,016 $772,858 $344,158
2019 $12,725 $1,082,434 $757,704 $324,730
2018 $12,385 $1,061,210 $742,847 $318,363
2017 $12,276 $1,040,401 $728,281 $312,120
2016 $11,964 $1,020,001 $714,001 $306,000
2015 $11,873 $1,004,680 $703,276 $301,404
2014 $8,517 $697,370 $407,000 $290,370
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Joell Mower

    David Lyng Real Estate

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    William Brooks

    Brooks Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81331668

MLSListings

APN: 044-261-08-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

534 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA

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