NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 Spruce St Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,071,331 - $1,276,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 Sq Ft
$1,083/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2018

Last sale price $775,000 $734 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,882/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Open to Family Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2018

Our single level home is ready for your sandy feet to tip toe across, just bring your choice furnishings to complete this beach cottage. Get away to Seacliff all summer long where dining and desert are the focal point. Our two bedroom home has a sizable bonus room which can hold all your surf boards, beach toys or your beach cruiser. There's plenty of room for the family (and the dog too) in the rear and side yard. Recent improvements to the property include the kitchen, flooring, bath, electrical and roof.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darren Houser

Bailey Properties License #01196704 Listed on: 04/10/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

John O'Donnell

Lighthouse Realty License #01344081

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,728

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 3,615 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Zoning described as R-1-4

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,056 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Cooktop

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Separate Meters
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 038-113-21-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,728

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1056
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Zoning Description: R-1-4
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1056
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Property Faces: North

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 038-113-21-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0830
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3615.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3615.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Mar Vista Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2018
Closed on
Jul 20, 2018
Sold by
Barker Sandra
Bought by
Buchanan Erin H
Seller's Agent
Darren Houser
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
John O'Donnell
Lighthouse Realty
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,144,083

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$369,083
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$542,500
Outstanding Balance
$471,197
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$672,886

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2002
Sold by
Salini Debbie
Bought by
Barker Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$355,600
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1994
Sold by
Emerson Patrick
Bought by
Salini Debbie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
8.6%
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
Buchanan Erin H $775,000 Old Republic Title Company
Barker Sandra $444,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Salini Debbie $15,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Buchanan Erin H $542,500
Previous Owner Barker Sandra $355,600
Previous Owner Salini Debbie $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/25/2018 07/25/18 Sold $775,000 +0.8% $734 / Sq Ft
07/05/2018 07/05/18 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2018 06/12/18 Price Changed $769,000 -3.8% $728 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Price Changed $799,000 -3.2% $757 / Sq Ft
05/12/2018 05/12/18 For Sale $825,000 +6.5% $781 / Sq Ft
05/10/2018 05/10/18 Off Market $775,000 -- --
04/10/2018 04/10/18 For Sale $825,000 -- $781 / 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 $10,728 $864,527 $691,622 $172,905
2023 $10,326 $830,956 $664,765 $166,191
2022 $10,101 $814,664 $651,731 $162,933
2021 $9,793 $798,690 $638,952 $159,738
2020 $9,629 $790,500 $632,400 $158,100
2019 $9,457 $775,000 $620,000 $155,000
2018 $7,106 $565,805 $381,870 $183,935
2017 $7,036 $554,712 $374,383 $180,329
2016 $6,865 $543,835 $367,042 $176,793
2015 $6,785 $535,666 $361,529 $174,137
2014 $6,623 $525,173 $354,447 $170,726
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Darren Houser

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Darren Houser

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 818-0414

    6 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Darren Houser
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  • John O'Donnell

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    John O'Donnell

    Lighthouse Realty

    (831) 345-6583

    23 Total Sales

    John O'Donnell
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81699332

MLSListings

APN: 038-113-21-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

545 Spruce St, Aptos, CA

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