NOT LISTED FOR SALE

637 Townsend Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,966,000 - $2,971,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,591 Sq Ft
$915/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2017

Last sale price $1,630,000 $629 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,158/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 5-minute walk to Hidden Beach Park

About This Home

As of June 2017

That's right, 4 Bedrooms on a 1/2 acre lot which is mostly level in Rio Del Mar. This is the coveted location at the end of Townsend Drive within a stones throw of the Hidden Beach path. Without doubt this house was made for entertaining inside and out, take a minute and look at the deck pictures and open floor plan of the Kitchen and Living room. And there's a Family room too. There was an additional master bedroom recently added to the house in addition to office so, if you need two master bedrooms then this is the house. Make sure to put this house on your list of homes to preview.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darren Houser

Bailey Properties License #01196704 Listed on: 05/16/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

David Morrell

CENTURY 21 Masters License #01301485

CENTURY 21 Masters

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,591 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Art Studio
  • Alarm System
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-061-27-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2591
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Laminate, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 2591
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Deck, Fire Pit, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 043-061-27-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.5510
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 24002.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 24002.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2019
Sold by
Hessel John Douglas and Hessel Teri Dennis
Bought by
Hessel J Douglas J and Hessel Teri Dennis
Current Estimated Value
$2,370,245

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2017
Closed on
May 24, 2017
Sold by
Staveland Lowell E and Staveland Katherine P
Bought by
Hessel John Douglas and Hessel Teri Dennis
Seller's Agent
Darren Houser
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
David Morrell
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$231,000
16.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1999
Sold by
Winton Donald E & Hazel D Bnf Winton Donald E
Bought by
Staveland Lowell E and Staveland Katharine P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$476,470
Interest Rate
7.75%
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
Hessel J Douglas J -- None Available
Hessel John Douglas $1,630,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Staveland Lowell E $530,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Staveland Lowell E $476,470
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2017 06/05/17 Sold $1,630,000 +16.5% $629 / Sq Ft
05/24/2017 05/24/17 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2017 05/16/17 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $540 / 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 $21,316 $1,891,755 $1,418,816 $472,939
2023 $20,937 $1,818,296 $1,363,722 $454,574
2022 $20,530 $1,782,643 $1,336,982 $445,661
2021 $20,058 $1,747,689 $1,310,767 $436,922
2020 $19,740 $1,729,769 $1,297,327 $432,442
2019 $19,393 $1,695,852 $1,271,889 $423,963
2018 $18,884 $1,662,600 $1,246,950 $415,650
2017 $9,467 $776,651 $450,271 $326,380
2016 $9,231 $761,422 $441,442 $319,980
2015 $9,146 $749,985 $434,811 $315,174
2014 $8,934 $735,294 $426,294 $309,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Darren Houser

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Darren Houser

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 818-0414

    3 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Darren Houser
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    David Morrell

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81651669

MLSListings

APN: 043-061-27-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

637 Townsend Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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