NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 Cliff Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,722,712 - $2,072,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,824 Sq Ft
$1,050/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 07, 2018

Last sale price $1,125,000 $617 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,252/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Spa
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 2-minute walk to Hidden Beach Park

About This Home

As of May 2018

STEPS FROM HIDDEN BEACH AND THE PARK! Your beach getaway home is waiting for you! Fully fenced yard for pets and children. Spa for relaxation. Deck for entertaining. Open floor plan for easy living and conversations. Outside shower for washing the sand from your toes. All this and three bedrooms plus an office/bedroom with three full bathrooms. Plenty of room for guests and friends and a dog friendly run area. Recently (2015) remodeled with tile floors and updated bathrooms. Artist studio, workout, yoga area in permitted garage remodel. Must see inside to fully appreciate this wonderful home. The possibilities are unlimited. Come and see for yourself!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norman Turner

Bailey Properties License #01335484 Listed on: 03/12/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Rose Wood

Strock Real Estate License #01344958

Strock Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,824 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Tile Flooring
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-061-21-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1824
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1824
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Flat / Low Pitch
  • View: Park
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 043-061-21-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1830
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7971.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7971.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Rio del Mar Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 12, 2018
Closed on
Apr 26, 2018
Sold by
Harowitz Steven M and Harowitz Rita R
Bought by
Fierro Eduardo Del and Fierro Robyn Del
Seller's Agent
Norman Turner
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rose Wood
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-5.86%
Current Estimated Value
$1,915,678

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$790,678
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.21%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$675,961
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,239,717

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2003
Sold by
Bliss James C and Bliss Carolyn Joan
Bought by
Harowitz Steven M and Harowitz Rita R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2001
Sold by
Bliss John W and Thompson Kim A
Bought by
Bliss John W and Thompson Kim A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 1995
Sold by
Batterman Charles A
Bought by
Bliss James C and Bliss Carolyn Joan
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
Fierro Eduardo Del $1,125,000 Old Republic Title Company
Harowitz Steven M $635,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Bliss John W -- --
Bliss James C $342,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fierro Eduardo Del $800,000
Previous Owner Harowitz Steven M $325,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Sold $1,125,000 -5.9% $617 / Sq Ft
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2018 03/12/18 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $655 / 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 $14,935 $1,280,058 $896,041 $384,017
2023 $14,650 $1,230,352 $861,246 $369,106
2022 $14,351 $1,206,227 $844,359 $361,868
2021 $13,977 $1,182,576 $827,803 $354,773
2020 $13,750 $1,170,450 $819,315 $351,135
2019 $13,508 $1,147,500 $803,250 $344,250
2018 $9,875 $821,943 $477,338 $344,605
2017 $9,503 $779,962 $467,978 $311,984
2016 $9,266 $764,669 $458,802 $305,867
2015 $9,182 $753,183 $451,910 $301,273
2014 $8,960 $737,685 $442,611 $295,074
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Norman Turner

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Norman Turner

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 662-0522

    4 Total Sales

    Norman Turner
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Rose Wood

    Strock Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81693701

MLSListings

APN: 043-061-21-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

653 Cliff Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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