Last Sold Price
4 beds2,870 sqft$301/sqft
3980 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

Description

Impeccable and stylish home in highly desirable area of Aptos. Complete remodel with quality components,in a serene/tranquil setting with seasonal creek, redwoods, and sun, just minutes to Cabrillo. Great floor plan, vaulted ceilings, beautiful kitchen, 900sf master bedroom w/ dual shower & sitting area , 3.7 acres, 900sf garage, 2 master suites, fully landscaped front yard, decking. This is a 10!Impeccable and stylish home in highly desirable area of Aptos. Complete remodel with quality components,in a serene/tranquil setting with seasonal creek, redwoods, and sun, just minutes to Cabrillo. Great floor plan, vaulted ceilings, beautiful kitchen, 900sf master bedroom w/ dual shower & sitting area , 3.7 acres, 900sf garage, 2 master suites, fully landscaped front yard, decking. This is a 10!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/10/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael Crain • DRE #01273407 • Brokerage DRE #01346658 • Thunderbird Real Estate • (831) 465-2108

Property Details for 3980 Porter Gulch Road

Status
MLS #
ML81340332
Days on Compass
15
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1993
Lot Size
3.70 AC / 161,172 SF
MLS City Name
Aptos
Building Type
Detached
Style
Tudor, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
3
View
Mountains, Local/Neighborhood
Cross Street
SOQUEL DRIVE

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,580,000

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

93.2%

Aptos, CA

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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Thunderbird Real Estate, Michael Crain, DRE #01273407

Sold By Century 21 Showcase Realtors, Lori Strusis, DRE #01068586

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Building Information for 3980 Porter Gulch Road

Stories2Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size3.70 AC / 161,172 SF

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Property Information for 3980 Porter Gulch Road

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Workshop, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Other
  • Bedrooms: 4.0
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Communications: Cable TV Available
  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Insert, Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Sustainable Materials, Hardwood
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living SqFt: 2870
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Pool - No
  • Security Features: Security Alarm - Owned
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Fireplace, Gas - Propane, Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Tank / Pump
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water: Heater - Gas, Storage Tank, Well - Shared
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 2
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, RV/Boat Parking
  • Garage Min: 3
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco
  • Area Text: Aptos
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Street Number: 3980
  • Street Name: PORTER GULCH
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 49
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2870
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 20
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Directions: PORTER GULCH ROAD, OFF SOQUEL DRIVE NEAR CABRILLO COLLEGE.
  • Incorporated: No
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Parcel Number: 040-061-013
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: Aptos
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School: 874
  • Elementary School District: 870
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle
  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz County Office of Education
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Lot Description: Horses Possible
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck
Listing Info
Rental Info
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 3980 Porter Gulch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 10, 2013

Sold

EBRD #ML81340332

$865,000
Dec 10, 2013

Sold

MLSListings #ML81340332

$865,000
Dec 10, 2013

Sold

RESFAR #81340332

$865,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/10/2013

Sold

EBRD #ML81340332

$865,000
12/10/2013

Sold

MLSListings #ML81340332

$865,000
12/10/2013

Sold

RESFAR #81340332

$865,000

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

Public Records for 3980 Porter Gulch Road

Taxable ValueLand$650,198Additions$431,381Total$1,081,579
Tax Record2025$12,641 ($1,053 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,770 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,770 SqFtLot Size161,172 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1993Year Renovated1993ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN040-061-13-000

Schools near 3980 Porter Gulch 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: 3980 Porter Gulch Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$865,000
4
2,870
161,172
$945,000
3
1,296
8,843
6
8
11,394
271,509
$790,000
2
1,090
41,426
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1
723
25,352
$150,000
240,974

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Listing Courtesy of Thunderbird Real Estate, Michael Crain, DRE #01273407

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