NOT LISTED FOR SALE

985 Mesa Grande Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Estimated Value: $415,573 - $975,000

2.02 Acres
$344,884 Price per Acre
87,817 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold May 24, 2021

Last sale price $400,000

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,053/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.02 Acre Lot
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Aptos High School Rated A-

About This Lot

As of May 2021

Wonderful opportunity to build in an exclusive neighborhood in Aptos., The lot is located down a private road surrounded by Nisene Marks and Aptos Park. This lovely lot with the perfect mix of sun and shade. This gem is ready to make that dream a little bit easier for you to turn into a reality. Room for gardens, chickens, goats and ponies. Plans available for a 4 bedroom house, well on site but Soquel Creek Water and power connections close. Seller has done a lot of work to get this permit ready. Enjoy hiking trails close by and quiet living. Hike, bike, live. Only a few minutes to town, Cabrillo College, Aptos Village and Mar Vista Elementary School.. Buyer should verify all info.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Clayton

Anderson Christie, Inc. License #01407021 Listed on: 03/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Clayton

Anderson Christie, Inc. License #01407021 Listed on: 03/19/2021

Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Lot Details

  • 2.02 Acre Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

Utilities

  • Well
  • Community Sewer or Septic

Additional Features

  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Electricity Available at Street
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Lot Details

2.02 Acres

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RA
  • Subclass: Residential Lot
  • Listing Class: Residential Lots & Land
  • Present Use: Bare Land
  • Development Status: Have Building Plans, Site Plan Approved
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: LotsLands

Exterior Features

  • View: Greenbelt
  • Horse Property: Possible

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic System: Community Sewer / Septic

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Lot Acres: 2.0160
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 87817.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 87817.00
  • Parcel Access: Accessible

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Electricity - Available At Street

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2021
Closed on
May 4, 2021
Sold by
Bianco John D
Bought by
Harding Shawn
Seller's Agent
Chris Clayton
Anderson Christie, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chris Clayton
Anderson Christie, Inc.
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-19.84%
Current Estimated Value
$695,287

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$295,287
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.10%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Outstanding Balance
$217,500
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$477,787

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2015
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Andrews Scott S and Takami Susan E
Bought by
Bianco John D
Seller's Agent
Deborah Donner
Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chris Clayton
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$269,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$256,000
-48.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.52%
Original Mortgage
$199,850
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2015
Closed on
Sep 27, 2017
Sold by
Bianco Mercedes G
Bought by
Bianco John D
Seller's Agent
Deborah Donner
Donner Land & Homes, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Chris Clayton
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$269,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$256,000
-48.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$199,850
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2003
Sold by
Denton William S and Lehr Diana
Bought by
Andrews Scott S and Takami Susan E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,150
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2003
Sold by
Lehr Diana
Bought by
Denton William S and Lehr Diana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Denton William S and Lehr Diana
Bought by
Denton William S and Lehr Diana
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Harding Shawn $400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bianco John D $269,000 First American Title Company
Bianco John D -- First American Title Company
Andrews Scott S $304,500 First American Title Co
Denton William S -- --
Denton William S -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harding Shawn $240,000
Previous Owner Bianco John D $199,850
Previous Owner Andrews Scott S $213,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Sold $400,000 -19.8% --
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2021 03/19/21 For Sale $499,000 +85.5% --
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Sold $269,000 -15.7% -- View Prior Sale
08/07/2017 08/07/17 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Price Changed $319,000 -39.2% --
04/08/2015 04/08/15 For Sale $525,000 -- --
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 $4,751 $432,973 $432,973 --
2023 $4,680 $416,160 $416,160 $0
2022 $4,597 $408,000 $408,000 $0
2021 $3,247 $282,767 $282,767 $0
2020 $3,199 $279,868 $279,868 $0
2019 $3,110 $274,380 $274,380 $0
2018 $3,031 $269,000 $269,000 $0
2017 $4,204 $373,034 $373,034 $0
2016 $4,093 $365,720 $365,720 $0
2015 $4,083 $360,226 $360,226 $0
2014 $3,996 $353,170 $353,170 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Clayton

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Chris Clayton

    Anderson Christie, Inc.

    (831) 588-8078

    1 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Chris Clayton
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  • Deborah Donner

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Deborah Donner

    Donner Land & Homes, Inc.

    (408) 395-5754

    27 Total Sales

    Deborah Donner
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81835098

MLSListings

APN: 040-091-21-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

985 Mesa Grande Rd, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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