NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Monterey Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,369,000 - $1,529,803

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,957 Sq Ft
$740/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2014

Last sale price $737,500 $377 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,392/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2014

Spacious 3+BR home in well-established Rio Del Mar neighborhood close to shops, restaurants & Seascape Golf Course. Vaulted open beam ceilings & walls of view-catching windows make for a sunny, open floor plan. New carpets, tile, double pane windows, interior/exterior paint give it a fresh, move-in feel. Oversized 8K+ sq ft lot w/2 decks, nice privacy, mature landscaping and sparkling pool

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Romanowski

David Lyng Real Estate License #00826867 Listed on: 06/16/2014

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Delano Vincent

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01436652

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-8

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,957 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Pool Sweep

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-223-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 376.85
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1957
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: D7
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: R-1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Free Standing, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1957
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: In Ground Concrete, Pool - Sweep, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Fenced
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 044-223-026
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 382.73
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8015.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8015.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8015.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8015.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

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

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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2023
Sold by
Lorey Todd D
Bought by
Todd D Lorey Trust and Lorey
Current Estimated Value
$1,448,701

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2022
Sold by
Lorey Todd D and Lorey Ann M
Bought by
Lorey Todd D and Lorey Ann M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2014
Closed on
Aug 26, 2014
Sold by
Rodriguez Steven J and Rodriguez Roberta Ann
Bought by
Lorey Todd D and Lorey Ann M
Seller's Agent
Janet Romanowski
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mark Delano Vincent
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$737,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$61,500
-7.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$515,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2012
Sold by
Coletti Roberta Anne and The Roberta Anne Coletti Livin
Bought by
Rodriguez Steven J and The Roberta Ann Coletti Irrevo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2010
Sold by
Coletti Roberta Anne
Bought by
Coletti Roberta Anne and Roberta Anne Coletti Living Tr
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Todd D Lorey Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lorey Todd D -- Doherty Mary Catherine
Lorey Todd D $737,500 First American Title Company
Rodriguez Steven J -- None Available
Coletti Roberta Anne -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lorey Todd D $515,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold $737,500 0.0% $377 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Off Market $737,500 -- --
08/05/2014 08/05/14 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2014 07/29/14 Price Changed $749,000 -1.4% $383 / Sq Ft
07/14/2014 07/14/14 Price Changed $760,000 -4.9% $388 / Sq Ft
06/16/2014 06/16/14 For Sale $799,000 -- $408 / 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 $10,705 $886,364 $620,455 $265,909
2023 $10,479 $851,946 $596,362 $255,584
2022 $10,325 $835,241 $584,669 $250,572
2021 $10,014 $818,864 $573,205 $245,659
2020 $9,847 $810,467 $567,327 $243,140
2019 $9,672 $794,576 $556,203 $238,373
2018 $9,411 $778,996 $545,297 $233,699
2017 $9,325 $763,721 $534,605 $229,116
2016 $9,093 $748,747 $524,123 $224,624
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Janet Romanowski

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • Mark Delano Vincent

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Mark Delano Vincent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 295-3446

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Mark Delano Vincent
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81421322

MLSListings

APN: 044-223-26-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

538 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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