NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5858 Fern Flat Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,124,000 - $1,553,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,690 Sq Ft
$732/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,050,000 $621 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,541/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Custom Home
  • 12.47 Acre Lot
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • River View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of November 2021

This attractive, custom contemporary home sits on an oasis of 12.4 rolling and flat acres that feel like your own private, awe-inspiring national park. With the exception of the huge, versatile 'artist guest loft,' the main ground floor is bright, pleasant and functions as single-level living with most areas opening to expansive, sunny decks perfect for entertaining. Beam, high vaulted ceilings and windows everywhere draw in abundant light, views of redwoods, oaks. Spacious kitchen and breakfast bar open to dining area. Large main bedroom with walk-in closet, en suite bathroom sanctuary that opens to a deck. Lovingly designed in 1978 by the seller who used to drive all over the property; large expanses of flat and rolling grounds ripe for gardens and ADU potential, etc. Wonderful walking community or explore your own trails and creek. Garage/workshop. internet access! Find everything you need seven miles away in charming Aptos Village. Close to Cabrillo College, Orchard School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amba Jane DesJardins

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01501034 Listed on: 10/12/2021

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Elena Hernandez-French

Room Real Estate License #02013793

Room Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1978

Lot Details

  • 12.47 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $79 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • River
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,690 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Seasonal Stream
  • Deck

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Separate Meters
  • Master Meter
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Water Storage
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance - road
  • Upper Fern Flat Road Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$79 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Custom
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 55
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1690
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1690
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Loft, Storage, Workshop
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile, Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab, Post And Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, River / Stream
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 10
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking, Workshop In Garage
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric, Individual Room Controls, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Upper Fern Flat Road Association
  • HOA Fees: 950
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Road
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Upper Fern Flat Road Association

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Level, Grade - Rolling, Grade - Varies, Stream - Seasonal, Views
  • Lot Acres: 12.4700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 543193.20
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 543193.20

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Master Meter, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Hahn Harry
Bought by
Harry Hahn 2020 Trust and Hahn
Current Estimated Value
$1,236,433

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 12, 2021
Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Hassett Karen and Estate Of Daniel Thomas Hasset
Bought by
Hahn Harry
Seller's Agent
Amba Jane DesJardins
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Elena Hernandez-French
Room Real Estate
List Price
$848,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$202,000
23.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%
Original Mortgage
$822,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1995
Sold by
Hassett Sandra G
Bought by
Hassett Daniel T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harry Hahn 2020 Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hahn Harry $1,050,000 First American Title Company
Hassett Daniel T -- Santa Cruz Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hahn Harry $822,000
Previous Owner Hassett Daniel T $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/29/2021 11/29/21 Sold $1,050,000 0.0% $621 / Sq Ft
11/03/2021 11/03/21 Price Changed $1,050,000 +23.8% $621 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Pending -- -- --
10/12/2021 10/12/21 For Sale $848,000 -- $502 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $12,492 $1,114,269 $742,846 $371,423
2023 $12,292 $1,071,000 $714,000 $357,000
2022 $12,076 $1,050,000 $700,000 $350,000
2021 $3,120 $238,941 $57,754 $181,187
2020 $3,075 $236,491 $57,162 $179,329
2019 $2,815 $231,853 $56,041 $175,812
2018 $2,745 $227,308 $54,943 $172,365
2017 $2,721 $222,850 $53,864 $168,986
2016 $2,652 $218,481 $52,808 $165,673
2015 $2,593 $215,199 $52,015 $163,184
2014 $2,537 $210,983 $50,996 $159,987
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81866462

MLSListings

APN: 105-421-15-000

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