Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,220 sqft
981 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.46 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$396/sq ftPrice per sq ft
5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Giant price reduction, sellers ready to go! Sophisticated and luxurious Pleasant Valley Estate for the most discerning taste. Single level 3/2 2,200sf on a level half acre with mesmerizing landscaped grounds including koi pond, gazeebo, hot tub, stone covered cottage and more. Designer owned with upgrades galore including Verano Glass lighting,quartz counters and hand hammered copper kitchen sink. It's a winner on every level. All reports are in and it is in perfect condition.Giant price reduction, sellers ready to go! Sophisticated and luxurious Pleasant Valley Estate for the most discerning taste. Single level 3/2 2,200sf on a level half acre with mesmerizing landscaped grounds including koi pond, gazeebo, hot tub, stone covered cottage and more. Designer owned with upgrades galore including Verano Glass lighting,quartz counters and hand hammered copper kitchen sink. It's a winner on every level. All reports are in and it is in perfect condition.
  • Listed by: Marale Travis DRE #00412585 Brokerage DRE #01180167 • Century 21 Lad Realty 831-566-1881
Listing closed: 09/22/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81673225

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,330,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

Aptos, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Lad Realty, Marale Travis, DRE #00412585

Sold By Alain Pinel Realtors, Mark Oliverez, DRE #00966533

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Property Information for 981 Pleasant Valley Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Single-Family Homes / Detached
  • MLS City Name: APTOS
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Cross Street: Hames
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.46 AC / 19,863 SF
Features
Room Information
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 0
Features
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Living SqFt: 2220
  • Pool: No
  • Pool Type: Spa - Cover, Spa - Electric
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Water: Individual Water Meter
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Corralitos
  • Roof: Composition, Tile
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 981
  • Street Name: Pleasant Valley
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 53
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: Stone cottage
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 2220
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 14
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: RA
Location Information
  • City Limits: No
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 107-371-18-000
  • County Name: Santa Cruz
  • City Name: APTOS
  • City Postal ID: 1
  • Postal Code: 95003
  • Elementary School District: 800
  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Ground Floor, Pond On Site
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Deck, Gazebo, Other

Property History for 981 Pleasant Valley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81673225

$880,000
Sep 22, 2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81673225

$880,000
Sep 14, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606644571

$880,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81673225

$880,000
09/22/2017

Sold

EBRD #ML81673225

$880,000
09/14/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606644571

$880,000

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

Public Records for 981 Pleasant Valley Road

Taxable ValueLand$765,987Additions$255,329Total$1,021,316
Tax Record2025$12,118 ($1,010 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt2,220 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,220 SqFtLot Size19,863 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2003ZoningRACountySANTA CRUZAPN107-371-18-000

Schools near 981 Pleasant Valley Road

This home is within Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bradley Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Aptos Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Aptos High School
Public9 to 12

Renaissance High Continuation 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: 981 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 95003
$880,000
3
2,220
19,863
2
2.5
2,708
19,297
$1,675,000
5
5,881
79,714
$17,500
3
2.5
2,047
32,365
3
2
1,388
46,261
$1,110,000
4
3,000
92,347

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