NOT LISTED FOR SALE

851 Bear Valley Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Day Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,257,000 - $1,667,420

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,138 Sq Ft
$692/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 15, 2016

Last sale price $832,500 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,683/month

173 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 6.91 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Guest Parking
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of January 2016

Appraisal value of 980,500 as of 10/13/15, copy available. Open concept living w/ great indoor/outdoor feel and functionality in a quiet, serene, and fully private 7 acre setting, yet only minutes to town or freeway. Huge 660sf garage & 900+-sf workshop, with many trails to explore the land Fully remodeled with quality finishes: stainless steel appliances, travertine, high end cabinetry in kitchens/baths, etc. Very nice and unique home in a fabulous setting, this is the second to last home on Bear Valley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Crain

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01273407 Listed on: 07/02/2015

Thunderbird Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 6.91 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as SU

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,138 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 105-151-07-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2138
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Zoning Description: SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2138
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 105-151-07-000
  • Lot Acres: 6.9060
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 300825.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 300825.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Eufemi Benjamin
Bought by
Eufemi Benjamin and Eufemi Julie
Current Estimated Value
$1,479,355

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,500
Outstanding Balance
$403,149
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,076,206

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2015
Closed on
Jan 13, 2016
Sold by
Charity Rehabbers Llc
Bought by
Eufemi Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Michael Crain
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$949,900
Sold Price
$832,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$117,400
-12.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2014
Sold by
Jg Equity Partners Llc
Bought by
Charity Rehabbers Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2014
Sold by
Charity Rehabbers Llc
Bought by
Jg Equity Partners Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2013
Closed on
Apr 1, 2014
Sold by
Theriot Large Suzanne M and Locke Paddon Theresa
Bought by
Charity Rehabbers Llc
Seller's Agent
Norman Turner
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Crain
Thunderbird Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$109,000
-18.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.87%
Original Mortgage
$353,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End 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
Eufemi Benjamin -- Chicago Title Company
Eufemi Benjamin $832,500 Old Republic Title Company
Charity Rehabbers Llc $633,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Jg Equity Partners Llc $585,000 First American Title Company
Charity Rehabbers Llc $490,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Eufemi Benjamin $532,500
Closed Eufemi Benjamin $600,000
Previous Owner Charity Rehabbers Llc $468,000
Previous Owner Jg Equity Partners Llc $468,000
Previous Owner Charity Rehabbers Llc $353,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Sold $832,500 -1.6% $389 / Sq Ft
12/22/2015 12/22/15 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2015 12/03/15 Price Changed $845,900 -0.5% $396 / Sq Ft
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Price Changed $849,900 -5.1% $398 / Sq Ft
11/16/2015 11/16/15 Price Changed $895,900 +28.0% $419 / Sq Ft
10/27/2015 10/27/15 Price Changed $699,900 -21.9% $327 / Sq Ft
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Price Changed $895,900 -0.1% $419 / Sq Ft
10/16/2015 10/16/15 Price Changed $896,900 -0.1% $420 / Sq Ft
10/15/2015 10/15/15 Price Changed $897,900 -0.1% $420 / Sq Ft
10/12/2015 10/12/15 Price Changed $898,900 -0.1% $420 / Sq Ft
08/24/2015 08/24/15 Price Changed $899,900 -2.7% $421 / Sq Ft
08/12/2015 08/12/15 Price Changed $924,900 -0.5% $433 / Sq Ft
08/04/2015 08/04/15 Price Changed $929,900 -2.1% $435 / Sq Ft
07/28/2015 07/28/15 Price Changed $949,700 0.0% $444 / Sq Ft
07/16/2015 07/16/15 Price Changed $949,800 0.0% $444 / Sq Ft
07/02/2015 07/02/15 For Sale $949,900 +93.9% $444 / Sq Ft
04/04/2014 04/04/14 Sold $490,000 -13.9% $229 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/09/2014 03/09/14 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2014 01/21/14 Price Changed $569,000 -5.0% $266 / Sq Ft
10/09/2013 10/09/13 For Sale $599,000 -- $280 / 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 $11,180 $985,511 $642,210 $343,301
2023 $11,001 $947,243 $617,272 $329,971
2022 $10,793 $928,670 $605,169 $323,501
2021 $10,488 $910,460 $593,303 $317,157
2020 $10,333 $901,124 $587,219 $313,905
2019 $9,974 $883,455 $575,705 $307,750
2018 $9,724 $866,133 $564,417 $301,716
2017 $9,651 $849,150 $553,350 $295,800
2016 $7,340 $642,968 $429,765 $213,203
2015 $7,273 $633,310 $423,310 $210,000
2014 -- $243,682 $105,594 $138,088
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Crain

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

  • Norman Turner

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Norman Turner

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 662-0522

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Norman Turner
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Bill Clow

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81483085

MLSListings

APN: 105-151-07-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Day Valley

851 Bear Valley Rd, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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