NOT LISTED FOR SALE

781 Las Olas Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $2,614,000 - $4,891,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,948 Sq Ft
$1,919/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 22, 2014

Last sale price $3,300,000 $1,694 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,962/month

394 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2014

Rare beach house on the sand! English Style home built in 1929. Huge living room accented with soaring beam ceillings, gleaming oak floors, and massive granite stone fireplace makes a great retreat. Dine in formal dining room with 180 degree views of the bay, where you can watch the dolphins play. Large kitchen with granite counters. Large deck for entertaining.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Myrt Bauer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #00413216 Listed on: 09/04/2012

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Bonnie Dodd

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01167719

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as SF

Home Design

  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,948 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bay Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 038-461-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

9,322 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Country English
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1694.05
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1948
  • Barclay Horizontal: 81
  • Barclays Page: 56
  • Map Book Page: 973
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 56
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 62
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 81
  • Thomas Bros Page: 973
  • Thomas Brothers: H7
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Zoning Description: SF
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1948
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), BBQ Area, Deck
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 038-461-006
  • Lot Location: Waterfront
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 2002.05
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9147.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9147.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9147.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9147.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2021
Sold by
Clawson Kara Nicole
Bought by
Clawson Kara Nicole and The Kara Nicole Clawson Revoca
Current Estimated Value
$3,738,791

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2020
Sold by
Clawson Kara Nicole and Veater Kara N
Bought by
Clawson Kara Nicole

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2020
Sold by
Veater George R and Veater Kara
Bought by
Veater Kara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Outstanding Balance
$198,302
Interest Rate
3.62%
Estimated Equity
$3,540,489

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2012
Closed on
Jan 13, 2014
Sold by
Johnston Jacklyn Anne and The Johnston Family 1991 Livin
Bought by
Veater George R and Veater Kara N
Seller's Agent
Myrt Bauer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Bonnie Dodd
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$4,900,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,600,000
-32.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.04%
Original Mortgage
$2,640,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2005
Sold by
Johnston William H and Johnston Kim Blake
Bought by
Johnston William H and Johnston Kim Blake

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2005
Sold by
Johnston William H and Johnston Kim Blake
Bought by
Johnston Kim Blake and Johnston Jacklyn Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2002
Sold by
Johnston William H and Johnston Anne Johnston
Bought by
Johnston William H and Johnston Anne Johnston

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2002
Sold by
Johnston William H and Johnston Anne Johnston
Bought by
Johnston William H and Johnston Anne Johnston

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$537,500
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1996
Sold by
Johnston William H and Anne Johnston E
Bought by
Johnston William H and Anne Johnston E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1996
Sold by
Johnston William H and Johnston Anne Johnston
Bought by
Johnston William H and Johnston Anne Johnston

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1995
Sold by
Johnston William H and Anne Johnston E
Bought by
Johnston William H and Anne Johnston E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1995
Sold by
Johnston William H and Anne Johnston E
Bought by
Johnston William H and Anne Johnston E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
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
Clawson Kara Nicole -- None Available
Clawson Kara Nicole -- None Available
Veater Kara -- Old Republic Title Company
Veater George R $3,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Johnston William H -- --
Johnston Kim Blake -- --
Johnston William H -- --
Johnston William H -- First American Title Co
Johnston William H -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Johnston William H -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Johnston William H -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Johnston William H -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Johnston William H -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Veater Kara $222,000
Previous Owner Veater George R $2,640,000
Previous Owner Johnston William H $537,500
Previous Owner Johnston William H $400,000
Previous Owner Johnston William H $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/22/2014 01/22/14 Sold $3,300,000 -15.4% $1,694 / Sq Ft
10/03/2013 10/03/13 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Price Changed $3,900,000 -9.3% $2,002 / Sq Ft
07/08/2013 07/08/13 Price Changed $4,300,000 -4.4% $2,207 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Price Changed $4,500,000 -8.2% $2,310 / Sq Ft
09/04/2012 09/04/12 For Sale $4,900,000 -- $2,515 / 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 $45,110 $4,139,714 $3,640,815 $498,899
2023 $44,391 $3,978,964 $3,499,438 $479,526
2022 $42,622 $3,812,023 $3,430,821 $381,202
2021 $41,806 $3,737,278 $3,363,550 $373,728
2020 $41,164 $3,698,957 $3,329,061 $369,896
2019 $40,448 $3,626,429 $3,263,786 $362,643
2018 $39,405 $3,555,322 $3,199,790 $355,532
2017 $39,102 $3,485,610 $3,137,049 $348,561
2016 $38,078 $3,417,264 $3,075,538 $341,726
2015 $11,128 $930,632 $772,564 $158,068
2014 $10,873 $912,402 $757,431 $154,971
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Myrt Bauer

    Sereno Group

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Bonnie Dodd

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81232649

MLSListings

APN: 038-461-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

781 Las Olas Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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