NOT LISTED FOR SALE

563 Cuesta Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,100,000 - $3,099,184

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,049 Sq Ft
$844/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 12, 2019

Last sale price $1,965,000 $644 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,831 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of November 2019

Big Sweeping Ocean & Coastal Views from almost every room in this newer Mediterranean style home! The home sits above the street on a manicured lot with multiple balconies with views of the Monterey Bay, coastline, mountains, & privacy behind with oak forest views. Great open floor plan with all living & one bedroom on the main level. There is a separate formal dining room, large custom kitchen with expansive counter tops, eat in breakfast bar and informal dining area off the spacious family room with fireplace. High ceilings, hanging chandeliers, big windows with automatic screens, curved archways, lots of natural light and beautiful wood floors can be found throughout this home. The master bedroom suite upstairs has private balcony, walk in closet, large bath and INCREDIBLE ocean views. A short distance to the beach, Seascape Golf Club, shopping and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lyng-Vidrine Team

David Lyng Real Estate License #70010151 Listed on: 09/03/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #70010105

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 14,898 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-10

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-241-04-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3049
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: R-1-10
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3049
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean, Water
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 044-241-04-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3420
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 14898.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 14898.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: 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
Sep 3, 2019
Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lyng-Vidrine Team
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,975,000
Sold Price
$1,965,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.51%
Current Estimated Value
$2,572,046

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$607,046
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2008
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
$1,880,000
Interest Rate
4.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2004
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
$1,436,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2002
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
$488,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1999
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
$1,965,000 Old Republic Title Company
$2,350,000 Old Republic Title Company
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$1,795,000 --
-- --
$610,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,880,000
Previous Owner $1,436,000
Previous Owner $488,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Sold $1,965,000 -0.5% $644 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 For Sale $1,975,000 -- $648 / 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 $24,241 $2,168,886 $1,383,462 $785,424
2023 $23,820 $2,084,666 $1,329,741 $754,925
2022 $23,160 $2,025,065 $1,303,668 $721,397
2021 $22,648 $1,985,357 $1,278,105 $707,252
2020 $22,306 $1,965,000 $1,265,000 $700,000
2019 $31,114 $2,767,123 $1,936,986 $830,137
2018 $30,308 $2,712,866 $1,899,006 $813,860
2017 $30,071 $2,659,670 $1,861,769 $797,901
2016 $29,288 $2,607,520 $1,825,264 $782,256
2015 $29,165 $2,568,353 $1,797,847 $770,506
2014 $26,302 $2,316,179 $1,621,325 $694,854
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lyng-Vidrine Team

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lyng-Vidrine Team

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 345-0503

    7 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Lyng-Vidrine Team
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  • Tom Brezsny

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    10 in this area

    221 Total Sales

    Tom Brezsny
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81766901

MLSListings

APN: 044-241-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

563 Cuesta Dr, Aptos, CA

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