Sold487d on market
259 Rio Del Mar Blvd
Aptos, CA, 95003 • 95003 • Santa Cruz County
$1,250,000
$905/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,381Sqft
0.05 acLot
1981Built
Property DNA
Scenic Views
Hills · Valley
Contemporary Style
Built 1981 · 45 years of history
Outdoor Living
Balcony/Patio
1-Car Garage
Attached · On Street · Parking Area
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
5 views
People checking out this listing
487 days on market
Established listing
$905/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1981
Have you ever wanted to own a successful Airbnb property? This beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom attached single family home offers 1,381 sq ft of coastal living is just 18 homes from one of Monterey Bays finest beaches. Enjoy ocean views from your bedroom balcony. A top-floor master suite creates a loft space that looks down on kitchen and TV area. Two additional bedrooms on the lower level open to a serene back patio with stunning views of the Rio Del Mar area. This property is located in the Rio Del Mar Vacation zone, allowing for immediate short-term rental permit applications with no waitlist. Start generating income right away while enjoying your personal retreat a few times a year. Complete rental history and income sheets are available. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights ocean views, loft space, and bedroom balcony as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,791/month
Principal & Interest$6,124
Property Tax$1,250
Insurance$417
Down payment20% ($250,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,000,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence,
Year Built1981
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot1,981 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
Year built1981
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, On Street, Parking Area
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot1,981 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood95003
ZoningRM
Annual tax$15,704
Parcel04228103
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
One Or More Skylights
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Electric Oven
Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Utility Room
Fireplace
Gas Starter
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
On Street
Parking Area
Patio & Porch
Balcony/Patio
Lot Features
Sloped Down
Views
Hills
Valley
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
LoftBedroom
Bathroom
ShowerandTubStallShowerTile
Dining Room
DiningAreaDiningBarSkylights
Family Room
KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
Skylights
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market487
Est. value$1,207,600
Est. rent$4,592/mo
Tax rate1.10%
Price/sqft$905
On marketNov 11, 2024
PostedNov 11, 2024
Last sold$1,250,000
MLS updatedDec 6, 2024
Tour days6
Views5
How are the schools in Aptos?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Aptos, CA, 95003
Price history
27 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 6, 2024Sold$1,250,000$905MLSListings Inc
Dec 2, 2024Pending Sale$1,250,000$905MLSListings Inc
Nov 18, 2024Contingent$1,250,000$905MLSListings Inc
Nov 11, 2024Listed For Sale$1,250,000$905MLSListings Inc
Nov 7, 2024Listing Removed$4,100$3Zillow Rentals
Aug 24, 2024Listed For Rent$4,100$3Zillow Rentals
May 4, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Apr 13, 2024Listed For Rent$4,100$3Zillow Rentals
Apr 10, 2024Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Mar 28, 2024Price Change$4,100$3Zillow Rentals
Feb 29, 2024Listed For Rent$4,300$3Zillow Rentals
Jan 31, 2020Sold$759,000$550MLSListings Inc
Dec 13, 2019Pending Sale$788,800$571Sally Bookman Real Estate
Oct 25, 2019Price Change$788,800$571Sally Bookman Real Estate
Sep 29, 2019Price Change$888,800$644Sally Bookman Real Estate
Aug 22, 2019Price Change$925,000$670Sally Bookman Real Estate
Jul 26, 2019Listed For Sale$938,800$680Sally Bookman Real Estate
Jun 12, 2017Listing Removed$2,900$2Portola Property Management
Apr 19, 2017Price Change$2,900$2Portola Property Management
Mar 20, 2017Listed For Rent$3,000$2Portola Property Management
Mar 30, 2016Listing Removed$2,700$2Portola Property Management
Mar 16, 2016Price Change$2,700$2Portola Property Management
Mar 3, 2016Price Change$2,900$2Portola Property Management
Jan 8, 2016Price Change$2,990$2Portola Property Management
Dec 11, 2015Listed For Rent$3,000$2Portola Property Management
Apr 5, 2013Sold$440,000$319Public Record
Sep 4, 1998Sold$50,000$36Public Record
Sold$1,250,000
Dec 6, 2024•$905/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$1,250,000
Dec 2, 2024•$905/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$1,250,000
Nov 18, 2024•$905/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$1,250,000
Nov 11, 2024•$905/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed$4,100
Nov 7, 2024•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$4,100
Aug 24, 2024•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
May 4, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$4,100
Apr 13, 2024•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Apr 10, 2024•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$4,100
Mar 28, 2024•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$4,300
Feb 29, 2024•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$759,000
Jan 31, 2020•$550/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$788,800
Dec 13, 2019•$571/sqft•Sally Bookman Real Estate
Price Change$788,800
Oct 25, 2019•$571/sqft•Sally Bookman Real Estate
Price Change$888,800
Sep 29, 2019•$644/sqft•Sally Bookman Real Estate
Price Change$925,000
Aug 22, 2019•$670/sqft•Sally Bookman Real Estate
Listed For Sale$938,800
Jul 26, 2019•$680/sqft•Sally Bookman Real Estate
Listing Removed$2,900
Jun 12, 2017•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Price Change$2,900
Apr 19, 2017•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Listed For Rent$3,000
Mar 20, 2017•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Listing Removed$2,700
Mar 30, 2016•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Price Change$2,700
Mar 16, 2016•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Price Change$2,900
Mar 3, 2016•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Price Change$2,990
Jan 8, 2016•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Listed For Rent$3,000
Dec 11, 2015•$2/sqft•Portola Property Management
Sold$440,000
Apr 5, 2013•$319/sqft•Public Record
Sold$50,000
Sep 4, 1998•$36/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$15,704$1,250,000
Apr 8, 2024$10,028$813,587
Apr 8, 2023$9,824$797,634
Apr 8, 2022$9,614$781,994
Apr 8, 2021$9,321$766,661
Apr 8, 2020$6,309$495,433
Apr 8, 2019$6,198$485,719
Apr 8, 2018$6,027$476,195
Apr 8, 2017$5,967$466,858
Apr 8, 2016$5,803$457,704
Apr 8, 2015$5,728$450,829
Apr 8, 2014$5,592$441,998
Apr 8, 2012—$590,000
Apr 8, 2011—$259,582
Apr 8, 2010—$257,642
Apr 8, 2009—$258,254
Apr 8, 2008—$253,190
Apr 8, 2007—$248,225
Apr 8, 2006—$243,357
Apr 8, 2005—$238,585
Apr 8, 2004—$233,907
Apr 8, 2003—$229,620
Apr 8, 2002—$225,118
Apr 8, 2001—$220,704
Apr 8, 2000—$216,376
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Aptos, CA • Santa Cruz County
Nearby cities
AptosBen LomondBoulder CreekCapitolaFeltonLos GatosSanta CruzScotts Valley
Nearby zip codes
950019500395073
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