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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,123 sqft$495/sqft
3435 Merrill Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.27 acresLot Size
2012Year Built
$495/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this magnificent custom built 2012 home nestled in the Aptos hills. High vaulted ceilings with exceptional craftsmanship throughout the kitchen and living area are highlighted by lots of natural light, ocean views, formal dining area, open concept kitchen with quartzite stone countertops, two Bosch dishwashers, Monogram refrigerator, Wolf 6 burner rangetop, wood-burning pizza oven and much more! Whether you're relaxing in the steam room, walking across the warm...Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from this magnificent custom built 2012 home nestled in the Aptos hills. High vaulted ceilings with exceptional craftsmanship throughout the kitchen and living area are highlighted by lots of natural light, ocean views, formal dining area, open concept kitchen with quartzite stone countertops, two Bosch dishwashers, Monogram refrigerator, Wolf 6 burner rangetop, wood-burning pizza oven and much more! Whether you're relaxing in the steam room, walking across the warm radiant heated floors, or simply soaking in the views, you're sure to find serenity in this home. The finished basement is perfect for a wine cellar or separate living area. Ample parking for oversized vehicles outside with a detached 4 car garage, a surplus of storage upstairs, solar panels on the roof, and a carport wired for electric vehicle charging. Conveniently located within minutes of the new Aptos Village, Highway 1, Beaches, Shopping, and Restaurants.
  • Listed by: Ryan Fontana DRE #01907792 Brokerage DRE #00467481 • Flat Rate Realty 831-332-9786
Listing closed: 09/11/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81795192

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,400,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

98.5%

Aptos, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Flat Rate Realty, Ryan Fontana, DRE #01907792

Sold By Sherman & Boone Realtors, Erik Barbic, DRE #01736370

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Property Information for 3435 Merrill Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: APTOS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • View: Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Cross Street: Soquel Dr.
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Lot Size: 1.27 AC / 55,527 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Loft, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Steam Shower
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Dining Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Amenities: Bay Window, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 5123
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones, Individual Room Controls, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
  • Water: Public
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 1
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Carport, Detached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Dual Pane Windows
  • Area Text: Aptos
  • Roof: Tile
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 3435
  • Street Name: Merrill
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 49
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Structure SqFt: 5123
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 8
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R-1-15
Location Information
  • Parcel Number: 037-151-29
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School District: 870
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Gate, Mixed Height / Type
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 1.27
  • Lot Description: Subdivided, Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure

Property History for 3435 Merrill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 11, 2020

Sold

EBRD #ML81795192

$2,534,100
Sep 11, 2020

Sold

MLSListings #ML81795192

$2,534,100
Jun 26, 2020

Price Change

EBRD #ML81795192

$2,575,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/11/2020

Sold

EBRD #ML81795192

$2,534,100
09/11/2020

Sold

MLSListings #ML81795192

$2,534,100
06/26/2020

Price Change

EBRD #ML81795192

$2,575,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 3435 Merrill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,417,750Additions$1,214,489Total$2,632,239
Tax Record2025$31,008 ($2,584 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt6,131 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,131 SqFtLot Size55,526 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built2012Year Renovated2012CountySANTA CRUZAPN037-151-29-000

Schools near 3435 Merrill Road

This home is within Soquel Union Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Main Street Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mission Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

New Brighton Middle School
Public6 to 8

Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 3435 Merrill Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$2,534,100
4
5,123
55,527
3
3
2,778
24,524
21,497
2
1
1,404
37,200
$1,800,000
6
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33,236
2
1
895
21,257

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