Major price reduction! Reduced to sell. Charming beach house steps to the sand. Perfect vacation home or year round beach living. Hardwood floors, romantic fireplace, remodeled kitchen & bath. Expansive deck for entertaining!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
1,481 sq ftLot Size
$969Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Diane Molnar•DRE #01053522• Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors
Bought with Tommy E. Ligon• Bailey Properties
Source:MLSListings #ML80649174
Redfin Estimate
$1,025,267
$360K since sold in August 2015$12K since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.10M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81453255
Sep 2, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 3, 2015
Sold
$665,000
$629/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 2006
Sold
$642,000
$607/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80649174
Nov 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 31, 2006
Sold
$642,000
$607/sq ft
Aug 4, 2006
Listed
$635,000
$600/sq ft
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Major price reduction! Reduced to sell. Charming beach house steps to the sand. Perfect vacation home or year round beach living. Hardwood floors, romantic fireplace, remodeled kitchen & bath. Expansive deck for entertaining!
MLSListings #1
Oct 11, 2006
Price Changed
$635,000
$600/sq ft
Aug 23, 2006
Price Changed
$659,000
$623/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2001
Sold
$449,000
$424/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80116012
May 17, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 5, 2001
Sold
$449,000
$424/sq ft
Mar 28, 2001
Listed
$449,000
$424/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1996
Sold
$156,500
$148/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,510 (+8.0%)
$602,228 + $200,743
$802,971
2024
$9,734 (+2.2%)
$578,842 + $192,947
$771,789
2023
$9,523 (+2.3%)
$578,842 + $192,947
$771,789
2022
$9,311 (+3.3%)
$567,492 + $189,164
$756,656
2021
$9,016 (+1.7%)
$556,365 + $185,455
$741,820
2020
$8,864 (+1.8%)
$545,456 + $181,819
$727,275
2019
$8,706 (+2.8%)
$539,863 + $179,954
$719,817
2018
$8,470 (+0.9%)
$529,277 + $176,426
$705,703
2017
$8,390 (+2.5%)
$508,725 + $169,575
$678,300
2016
$8,183 (+10.2%)
$508,725 + $169,575
$678,300
2015
$7,425 (+10.3%)
$498,750 + $166,250
$665,000
2014
$6,731 (+13.6%)
$415,598 + $119,222
$534,820
2013
$5,923 (+6.6%)
$415,598 + $119,222
$534,820
2012
$5,557 (−4.1%)
$355,212 + $101,899
$457,111
2011
$5,792 (−1.7%)
$341,550 + $97,980
$439,530
2010
$5,891 (+0.4%)
$361,350 + $103,660
$465,010
2009
$5,867 (−15.4%)
$371,250 + $106,500
$477,750
2008
$6,936
$371,250 + $106,500
$477,750
Tax history for 261 Rio del Mar Blvd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,510 (+8.0%)
$602,228 + $200,743
$802,971
2024
$9,734 (+2.2%)
$578,842 + $192,947
$771,789
2023
$9,523 (+2.3%)
$578,842 + $192,947
$771,789
2022
$9,311 (+3.3%)
$567,492 + $189,164
$756,656
2021
$9,016 (+1.7%)
$556,365 + $185,455
$741,820
2020
$8,864 (+1.8%)
$545,456 + $181,819
$727,275
2019
$8,706 (+2.8%)
$539,863 + $179,954
$719,817
2018
$8,470 (+0.9%)
$529,277 + $176,426
$705,703
2017
$8,390 (+2.5%)
$508,725 + $169,575
$678,300
2016
$8,183 (+10.2%)
$508,725 + $169,575
$678,300
2015
$7,425 (+10.3%)
$498,750 + $166,250
$665,000
2014
$6,731 (+13.6%)
$415,598 + $119,222
$534,820
2013
$5,923 (+6.6%)
$415,598 + $119,222
$534,820
2012
$5,557 (−4.1%)
$355,212 + $101,899
$457,111
2011
$5,792 (−1.7%)
$341,550 + $97,980
$439,530
2010
$5,891 (+0.4%)
$361,350 + $103,660
$465,010
2009
$5,867 (−15.4%)
$371,250 + $106,500
$477,750
2008
$6,936
$371,250 + $106,500
$477,750
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Roof Shape Type: Wood
View Information
View: Ocean
Property Information
Subdivision Name: APTOS BEACH CC PROPS 06
Living Sq. Ft: 1,058
Building Sq. Ft: 1,058
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,481
Legal Lot Number: 33
Legal Block Number: 66
Municipality Name: PAJARO VALLEY
Acres: 0.034
Zoning Code: RM-2.5
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax Area: PAJARO VALLEY
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,058
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1,481 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: 1939
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04228104
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$975,000 – $1.18M
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