NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Beach Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,527,469 - $2,937,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,952 Sq Ft
$1,438/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2016

Last sale price $1,823,000 $934 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,763/month

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Breakfast Bar

About This Home

As of May 2016

3 level 1950 sq foot, 3 plus bedroom, 3.5 bath beach house. Walls of glass, multi-decks, roof top deck gives best view available, Located across from beach inside the private gated area on Beach drive. Built in 1982 with solarium glass design on 2nd and 3rd level allowing wonderful views of the ocean, Hardwood flooring, Open beam construction, spiral staircase, new paint, newer carpet, off street parking and interior sauna. Living area on 2nd level w 1/2 bath & bedroom. 3 more Bedrooms on 3rd level.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Maldonado

Cheshire-rio Realty License #01109696 Listed on: 11/02/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Maldonado

Cheshire-rio Realty License #01109696 Listed on: 11/02/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as RB

Parking

  • 3 Carport Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,952 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Separate Family Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include security service
  • Rio Surf And Sand Association
  • Built by Rio Surf and Sand

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-152-40-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1952
  • Complex Name: Rio Surf and Sand
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Zoning Description: RB
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1952
  • Stories: 3
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • View: Bay, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport
  • Carport Min: 3

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 42
  • Association Fees Include: Security Service
  • H O A Name Text: Rio Surf and Sand
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Parcel Number: 043-152-40-000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7667.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7667.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2016
Sold by
Wells Joseph Mettler and Wells Tobbie Jo
Bought by
Wells Joseph M and Wells Tobbie J
Current Estimated Value
$2,806,117

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2015
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Dimino Robert Alan and Dimino Kathleen Mary
Bought by
Wells Joseph Mettler and Wells Tobbie O
Seller's Agent
Randy Maldonado
Cheshire-rio Realty
Buyer's Agent
Randy Maldonado
Cheshire-rio Realty
List Price
$1,999,950
Sold Price
$1,823,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$176,950
-8.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,458,400
Outstanding Balance
$1,162,875
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,643,242

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2007
Sold by
Dimino Robert A and Dimino Kathleen M
Bought by
Dimino Robert Alan and Dimino Kathleen Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2007
Sold by
Snell James Charles and Snell Ellen Jean
Bought by
Snell James and Snell Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,322,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2006
Sold by
Snell James C and Snell Ellen J
Bought by
Snell James Charles and Snell Ellen Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 1999
Sold by
Smith Hewlett Y and Smith Maureen L
Bought by
Snell James C and Snell Ellen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$629,600
Interest Rate
7.25%
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
Wells Joseph M -- None Available
Wells Joseph Mettler $1,823,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Dimino Robert Alan -- None Available
Snell James -- Alliance Title Company
Snell James Charles -- None Available
Snell James C $789,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wells Joseph Mettler $1,458,400
Previous Owner Snell James $1,322,000
Previous Owner Snell James C $629,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/09/2016 05/09/16 Sold $1,823,000 -8.8% $934 / Sq Ft
03/21/2016 03/21/16 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2015 11/02/15 For Sale $1,999,950 -- $1,025 / 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 $24,202 $2,158,064 $1,661,709 $496,355
2023 $23,783 $2,074,264 $1,597,183 $477,081
2022 $23,329 $2,033,591 $1,565,865 $467,726
2021 $22,815 $1,993,717 $1,535,162 $458,555
2020 $22,456 $1,973,274 $1,519,421 $453,853
2019 $22,064 $1,934,582 $1,489,628 $444,954
2018 $21,488 $1,896,649 $1,460,420 $436,229
2017 $21,315 $1,859,460 $1,431,784 $427,676
2016 $12,311 $1,044,894 $626,938 $417,956
2015 $12,220 $1,029,198 $617,520 $411,678
2014 $11,941 $1,009,038 $605,424 $403,614
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Maldonado

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Randy Maldonado

    Cheshire-rio Realty

    (831) 419-0107

    4 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Randy Maldonado
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81521185

MLSListings

APN: 043-152-40-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

540 Beach Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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