NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7553 Arden Way Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $1,437,000 - $1,517,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,929 Sq Ft
$770/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2020

Last sale price $1,235,000 $640 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,116/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of February 2020

This stunning Aptos home is a real gem. Ideally located close to shopping, dining, Seacliff Beach and highway one. The well-designed interior features three large bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Upstairs youll discover a personal oasis with a master suite complete with a grand separate sitting area and deck with ocean views towards Monterey and Santa Cruz. The main floor includes an open concept kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances and a large living area, which opens to the front deck perfect for capturing the evening sunsets. A downstairs bedroom also features an en suite bathroom. Beautiful hardwood floors, rich in color and warmth are carried throughout most of the home. This wonderful property is perfect for entertaining with front and back terraced yards, gorgeous Ipe decking and stone patio sitting area. Other features include a two-car garage, garden beds and a small studio.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bret Ziscke

Bailey Properties License #01413081 Listed on: 01/30/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Foster

David Lyng Real Estate License #02085980

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1974

Lot Details

  • 9,757 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,929 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1974

Lot Details

9,757 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-8
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Insert, Living Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1929
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, More Than One Primary Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tub With Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Lot Acres: 0.2240
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9757.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9757.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2020
Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Fincher Royce A and Royce Fincher Iii 2019 Trust
Bought by
Jasienczyk Philip and Ghahremani Fariba
Seller's Agent
Bret Ziscke
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Liz Foster
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,170,000
Sold Price
$1,235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$65,000
5.56%
Current Estimated Value
$1,484,664

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$249,664
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.07%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2019
Sold by
Fincher Royce A
Bought by
Fincher Royce and Royce Fincher Iii 2019 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2015
Sold by
Fincher Yuneisy B
Bought by
Fincher Royce A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2014
Sold by
Fincher Royce A
Bought by
Fincher Royce A and Fincher Yuneisy B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2014
Sold by
Fincher Yuneisy Bermudez
Bought by
Fincher Ii Royce A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2008
Sold by
Castorina Joseph and The Castorina Family Trust
Bought by
Fincher Royce A and Volk Johanna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Jasienczyk Philip $1,235,000 Old Republic Title Company
Fincher Royce -- None Available
Fincher Royce A -- None Available
Fincher Royce A -- None Available
Fincher Ii Royce A -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Fincher Royce A -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Fincher Royce A $777,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fincher Royce A $350,000
Previous Owner Fincher Royce A $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Sold $1,235,000 +5.6% $640 / Sq Ft
02/05/2020 02/05/20 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2020 01/30/20 For Sale $1,170,000 -- $607 / 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 $15,675 $1,350,653 $945,457 $405,196
2023 $15,379 $1,298,206 $908,744 $389,462
2022 $15,067 $1,272,750 $890,925 $381,825
2021 $14,682 $1,247,794 $873,456 $374,338
2020 $10,924 $910,394 $600,523 $309,871
2019 $10,731 $892,543 $588,748 $303,795
2018 $10,442 $875,042 $577,204 $297,838
2017 $10,349 $857,882 $565,885 $291,997
2016 $10,090 $841,061 $554,789 $286,272
2015 $10,003 $828,432 $546,458 $281,974
2014 $9,056 $747,090 $492,804 $254,286
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bret Ziscke

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Bret Ziscke

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 234-2442

    2 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Bret Ziscke
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  • Liz Foster

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Liz Foster

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 429-5700

    5 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Liz Foster
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81780693

MLSListings

APN: 039-101-20-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

7553 Arden Way, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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