NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Cuesta Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,670,000 - $1,930,072

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,203 Sq Ft
$804/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2020

Last sale price $1,275,000 $579 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,989/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Quartz Countertops

About This Home

As of March 2020

All the work has been done for you on this updated view property. Enjoy extensive ocean and canton views while entreating in the kitchen, living room and decks. Epicurean kitchen features ample counter pace, storage, pantry, two breakfast bars and gas range. All cabinets, SS appliances, wood flooring & backsplash is all new. Beautiful European White Oaks floors throughout kitchen, livings spaces and hallways. New plush carpets in all bedrooms. Custom railing and banisters welcome you to the front door and provide unobstructed views to ocean and canyon. Tons of privacy due to no rear neighbor. Natural light floods the home. All bathrooms are upgraded with white shaker cabinets, Quartz slab counter tops, all new tile floors and glass shower enclosures. All new dual pane windows and sliders in the home. The exterior has all new durable stucco, new large driveway and low maintenance landscaping. Close to Seascape Golf Club, Rio Del Mar Elementary, Hidden Beach & grocery stores.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Morgan McGuire

Dan W. McGuire, Broker License #01326081 Listed on: 02/04/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen O'neal

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02076682

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,287

Year Built

  • 1977

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Canyon

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,203 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,287

Year Built

1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-10
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 43
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2203
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1977

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 2203
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Canyon, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Inverted Floor Plan, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Lot Acres: 0.2930
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12763.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12763.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2020
Closed on
Mar 10, 2020
Sold by
Welker Irwin E
Bought by
Gimenez Steven R and Gimenez Nancy A
Seller's Agent
Morgan McGuire
Dan W. McGuire, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Kristen O'neal
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.85%
Current Estimated Value
$1,771,268

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$496,268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2019
Closed on
Jul 12, 2019
Sold by
Sargeant Brett A and Sargeant Family Grantor Trust
Bought by
Welker Irwin E
Seller's Agent
Dakota Dillon
Glenn R. Kinsey, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Aron Cawood
Dolan Realty Company
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-7.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
93.74%
Original Mortgage
$542,750
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Sargeant Maurice J and Sargeant June V
Bought by
Sargeant Brett A and Sargeant Family Grantor Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Gimenez Steven R $1,275,000 First American Title Company
Welker Irwin E $835,000 Chicago Title Company
Sargeant Brett A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Welker Irwin E $310,000
Previous Owner Welker Irwin E $542,750
Previous Owner Sargeant Brett A $40,000
Previous Owner Sargeant Brett A $420,000
Previous Owner Sargeant Brett A $385,000
Previous Owner Sargeant Maurice J $795,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Sold $1,275,000 -1.8% $579 / Sq Ft
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2020 02/04/20 For Sale $1,299,000 +55.6% $590 / Sq Ft
07/26/2019 07/26/19 Sold $835,000 -7.1% $379 / Sq Ft
06/17/2019 06/17/19 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2019 06/12/19 For Sale $899,000 0.0% $408 / Sq Ft
05/20/2019 05/20/19 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2019 04/12/19 For Sale $899,000 -- $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 $16,287 $1,394,399 $836,639 $557,760
2023 $15,839 $1,340,253 $804,152 $536,101
2022 $15,520 $1,313,973 $788,384 $525,589
2021 $15,128 $1,288,209 $772,925 $515,284
2020 $10,113 $835,000 $542,750 $292,250
2019 $2,863 $175,148 $45,601 $129,547
2018 $2,773 $171,714 $44,707 $127,007
2017 $2,734 $168,347 $43,830 $124,517
2016 $2,676 $165,046 $42,971 $122,075
2015 $2,602 $162,567 $42,326 $120,241
2014 $2,530 $159,383 $41,497 $117,886
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Morgan McGuire

    Dan W. McGuire, Broker

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kristen O'neal

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (888) 584-9427

    4 Total Sales

    Kristen O'neal
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Dakota Dillon

    Glenn R. Kinsey, Broker

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Aron Cawood

    Dolan Realty Company

    (510) 316-9572

    82 Total Sales

    Aron Cawood
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81781228

MLSListings

APN: 044-261-47-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

540 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 540 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 since 04 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,771,268, approximately $804 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 540 Cuesta Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School, and Aptos High School.

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