$985,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

769 Cathedral Dr Aptos, CA 95003

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,054 Sq Ft
0.59 Acres

Recently Sold

$935 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Skyline View
  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2025

Discover the perfect blend of nature and modern living in this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bath redwood cottage, tucked among the trees above a serene creek. Designed for those who crave the tranquility of forest life without giving up convenience, this unique home offers both seclusion and accessibility. Step inside to soaring whitewashed vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, skylights, and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows that frame peaceful woodland views and flood the space with natural light. The updated kitchen features a gas range, sleek countertops, and durable ceramic tile flooring, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The bathroom, tastefully updated in 2023, boasts new Moen fixtures and stylish finishes. Step outside to a stunning wrap-around redwood deck, your own private outdoor living room perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings under the trees. Additional amenities include a detached two-car garage, a newly paved driveway, and a brand-new high-tech septic system. Ideally located just minutes from Aptos Village, two and a half miles to the beach and steps from the trails of Nisene Marks State Park, this home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle thats both adventurous and connected. Dont miss this one-of-a-kind forest sanctuary!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Keeler

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01847544 Listed on: 06/25/2025

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Oster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01381869

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Mostly Level
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Rustic Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,054 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Seasonal Stream
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-181-15-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch, Rustic
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1054
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1054
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Skylight, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Forest / Woods
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Low Maintenance, Porch - Enclosed
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Parking Area, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic, Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Grade - Sloped Down, Stream - Seasonal, Views
  • Parcel Number: 040-181-15-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.5850
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 25483.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 25483.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Valencia Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2025
Closed on
Aug 12, 2025
Sold by
Respass John S and Respass Lina M
Bought by
Hwu Lynn Amaya
Seller's Agent
Katie Keeler
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Oster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,999
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,999
-1.5%
Views
16
Current Estimated Value
$958,041

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$26,959
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.04%
Original Mortgage
$886,500
Outstanding Balance
$885,725
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$72,316

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1996
Sold by
Batten Hugh W and Batten Thelma F
Bought by
Respass John S and Respass Lina Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,290
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Assumption
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $985,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $189,500 Santa Cruz Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $886,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $193,290 Assumption
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $985,000 -1.5% $935 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $999,999 -- $949 / 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 $3,634 $314,817 $207,664 $107,153
2023 $3,569 $302,592 $199,600 $102,992
2022 $3,498 $296,659 $195,687 $100,972
2021 $3,311 $290,842 $191,850 $98,992
2020 $3,263 $287,859 $189,882 $97,977
2019 $3,209 $282,215 $186,159 $96,056
2018 $3,131 $276,682 $182,509 $94,173
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82012260

MLSListings

APN: 04018115000