NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Monterey Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,077,000 - $1,202,562

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,052 Sq Ft
$1,093/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 7, 2017

Last sale price $850,000 $808 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,171 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of September 2017

Tasteful single level Spanish Style home in Rio del Mar. Park and walk up a short pathway to your 2 bedroom 1 bath house, with a small detached structure (currently being used as a 3rd bedroom, 1/2 bath guest-room/ art studio). Ample sun, on your large level patio, with a hillside lined with manicured cypress trees. Excellent indoor/ outdoor spaces for entertaining your intimate gatherings. Picturesque views from your living room that stretch atop the trees of Seascape Golf course (only a block away). Your view also extends to the horizon of the deep blue Pacific Ocean. Walk to Rio del Mar/ Seascape Beaches and award winning schools. Centrally located between Seascape Village and Deluxe Shopping Centers, West of Highway 1. Enjoy Nisene Marks State Park in our stunning Aptos Hills. You'll have a detached (extra deep) 1 car garage and add'l on-street parking. All three structures have the same terra-cotta clay roof tiles, bright stucco, stout wood-beam & copper accented exterior.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Kaemmerling

Cypress Realty License #01406354 Listed on: 08/08/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Murphy Realty

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70010791

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 6,752 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as R-1-8

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,052 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Ocean Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-221-24-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

6,752 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage, Mediterranean
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1052
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Zoning Description: R-1-8
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1052
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Ocean
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 044-221-24-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1550
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6752.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6752.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, 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

Listed on
Aug 8, 2017
Closed on
Sep 5, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dave Kaemmerling
Cypress Realty
Buyer's Agent
Frank Murphy Realty
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.12%
Current Estimated Value
$1,149,391

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$299,391
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.52%
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Outstanding Balance
$96,085
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,053,306

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2013
Closed on
Feb 11, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dave Kaemmerling
Cypress Realty
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$568,000
Interest Rate
4.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2013
Closed on
Aug 20, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bobbie Jo Nelson
Longacre Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sally Bookman
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$682,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.21%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2010
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
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1994
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
$850,000 Old Republic Title Company
$710,000 First American Title Company
$680,000 First American Title Company
$630,000 First American Title Company
$555,000 Old Republic Title Company
$160,000 --
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-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $115,000
Previous Owner $568,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/07/2017 09/07/17 Sold $850,000 +0.1% $808 / Sq Ft
08/16/2017 08/16/17 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2017 08/08/17 For Sale $849,000 +19.6% $807 / Sq Ft
02/21/2014 02/21/14 Sold $710,000 -0.7% $903 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/15/2014 01/15/14 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2013 11/12/13 For Sale $715,000 +5.1% $910 / Sq Ft
08/26/2013 08/26/13 Sold $680,000 -0.3% $753 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2013 06/04/13 For Sale $682,000 -- $755 / 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 $11,633 $967,155 $725,366 $241,789
2023 $11,395 $929,599 $697,199 $232,400
2022 $11,151 $911,372 $683,529 $227,843
2021 $10,827 $893,501 $670,126 $223,375
2020 $10,648 $884,340 $663,255 $221,085
2019 $10,459 $867,000 $650,250 $216,750
2018 $10,178 $850,000 $637,500 $212,500
2017 $9,174 $749,935 $599,948 $149,987
2016 $8,947 $735,230 $588,184 $147,046
2015 $8,862 $724,186 $579,349 $144,837
2014 $8,326 $932,440 $783,152 $149,288
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dave Kaemmerling

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dave Kaemmerling

    Cypress Realty

    (831) 239-3222

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Dave Kaemmerling
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Frank Murphy Realty

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Bobbie Jo Nelson

    Longacre Real Estate

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Sally Bookman

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81673297

MLSListings

APN: 044-221-24-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

539 Monterey Dr, Aptos, CA

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