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Off Market Jan 2018 for $743K

$1,254,870

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,332/mo

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1,674

sq ft

479 McDonald Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

Just what you've been waiting for, a warm & inviting home in beautiful Day Valley! This single level ranch home has so much to offer. It starts with its serene park-like setting, on about a third of an acre, surrounded by majestic oaks. The floor plan is flowing and spacious that works very well for intimate family time or for parties with all your friends. The kitchen's been upgraded with maple cabinets, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. There's a small, private patio off the dining room, the perfect spot for weekend barbecues, and there's a larger stone patio in the back yard, ideal for entertaining larger groups. There's plenty of parking, with a two-car attached garage, circular driveway, and an abundance of off-street parking as well. The dual pane windows will keep you snug, and the forced air heater will keep you warm when you don't want to bother with the fireplace or wood stove. The roof & gutters are new and will provide years worry-free service!

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$750Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Seb Frey •DRE #01369847 • Realty World Virtuoso

Contact: 831-704-6873

Bought with Dan Davis •DRE #01036100 • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81633840

Redfin Estimate

$1,254,870

$512K since sold in January 2018$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 34.8% higher than the average sale price ($931K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 20, 2026
$565,000
A
2 beds2 baths1,775 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$960,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,286 sq ft
9940 Monroe Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,132,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,658 sq ft
801 Cresta Vista Way, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$455,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,548 sq ft
812 Loma Prieta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,550,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,406 sq ft
205 Siesta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$921,400
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,523 sq ft
140 Baker Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

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Market trends in 95003, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

98.0%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$278 MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

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Sale history for 479 McDonald Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81633840

Jan 19, 2018

Sold

$743,000

$444/sq ft

Nov 5, 2017

Contingent

—

Sep 1, 2017

Relisted

—

Aug 15, 2017

Contingent

—

Apr 4, 2017

Relisted

—

Feb 6, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Dec 14, 2016

Listed

$749,975

$448/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 2, 2004

Sold

$699,000

$418/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80428036

Dec 2, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Nov 13, 2004

Sold

$699,000

$418/sq ft

Oct 9, 2004

Listed

$699,000

$418/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 22, 2001

Sold

$605,000

$361/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80102069

Feb 23, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jan 23, 2001

Sold

$605,000

$361/sq ft

Jan 13, 2001

Listed

$619,000

$370/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,968 (+8.0%)

$634,055 + $211,352

$845,407

2024

$9,233 (+1.6%)

$621,623 + $207,208

$828,831

2023

$9,089 (+1.7%)

$621,623 + $207,208

$828,831

2022

$8,939 (+2.4%)

$609,434 + $203,145

$812,579

2021

$8,728 (+1.5%)

$597,485 + $199,162

$796,647

2020

$8,600 (+1.7%)

$585,769 + $195,256

$781,025

2019

$8,456 (+3.5%)

$579,763 + $193,254

$773,017

2018

$8,170 (−1.4%)

$568,395 + $189,465

$757,860

2017

$8,283 (+8.6%)

$560,953 + $183,167

$744,120

2016

$7,625 (−9.3%)

$560,953 + $183,167

$744,120

2015

$8,404 (+11.1%)

$519,401 + $169,599

$689,000

2014

$7,565 (+15.7%)

$447,782 + $232,652

$680,434

2013

$6,537 (+7.2%)

$447,782 + $232,652

$680,434

2012

$6,098 (−4.4%)

$382,720 + $198,848

$581,568

2011

$6,380 (−4.0%)

$368,000 + $191,200

$559,200

2010

$6,645

$386,400 + $200,760

$587,160

2009

$6,647 (−16.4%)

$404,800 + $210,320

$615,120

2008

$7,953

$404,800 + $210,320

$615,120

Tax history for 479 McDonald Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,968 (+8.0%)

$634,055 + $211,352

$845,407

2024

$9,233 (+1.6%)

$621,623 + $207,208

$828,831

2023

$9,089 (+1.7%)

$621,623 + $207,208

$828,831

2022

$8,939 (+2.4%)

$609,434 + $203,145

$812,579

2021

$8,728 (+1.5%)

$597,485 + $199,162

$796,647

2020

$8,600 (+1.7%)

$585,769 + $195,256

$781,025

2019

$8,456 (+3.5%)

$579,763 + $193,254

$773,017

2018

$8,170 (−1.4%)

$568,395 + $189,465

$757,860

2017

$8,283 (+8.6%)

$560,953 + $183,167

$744,120

2016

$7,625 (−9.3%)

$560,953 + $183,167

$744,120

2015

$8,404 (+11.1%)

$519,401 + $169,599

$689,000

2014

$7,565 (+15.7%)

$447,782 + $232,652

$680,434

2013

$6,537 (+7.2%)

$447,782 + $232,652

$680,434

2012

$6,098 (−4.4%)

$382,720 + $198,848

$581,568

2011

$6,380 (−4.0%)

$368,000 + $191,200

$559,200

2010

$6,645

$386,400 + $200,760

$587,160

2009

$6,647 (−16.4%)

$404,800 + $210,320

$615,120

2008

$7,953

$404,800 + $210,320

$615,120

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.33 Acres

Year renovated

1974

Sq. Ft.

1,674

Year built

1974

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

04146113

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

Residential Agricultural District

To provide areas of residential use where development is limited to a range of non-urban densities of single-family dwellings in areas outside the urban services line and rural services line; on lands suitable for development with adequate water, septic system suitability, vehicular access, and fire protection; with adequate protection of natural resources; with adequate protection from natural hazards; and where small-scale commercial agriculture, such as animal-keeping, truck farming and specialty crops, can take place in conjunction with the primary use of the property as residential.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 8

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Granite, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s)

Room Information
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher

Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 2

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Stove (Wood)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Forest/Woods
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Polyurethane
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio

Building Information
Style: Ranch
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter

Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,674

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 204827

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.326
Lot Description: Grade (Gently Sloped)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RA

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School: Valencia Elementary
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Middle School: Aptos Junior High
High School: Aptos High
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Location Information
Directions: Take Freedom Blvd. from Highway 1, pass Aptos High, continue to McDonald. Go left on McDonald, house is towards the end on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,674
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04146113

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Valencia Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.2mi

8/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

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

2/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 88° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather

Aptos, CA • 95003

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.19M – $1.44M

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Home values near 479 McDonald Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
540 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,791,354
501 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1418 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,560

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3169 Sq. Ft.	$1,727,110
575 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2328 Sq. Ft.	$1,211,928

Address	Redfin Estimate
481 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1558 Sq. Ft.	$1,187,943
535 McDonald Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2465 Sq. Ft.	$1,268,664

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