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Off Market Sep 2017 for $880K

$1,452,804

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,249/mo

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2,220

sq ft

981 Pleasant Valley Rd, Aptos, CA 95003

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

0.46 acresLot Size

$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marale Travis •DRE #00412585 • Santa Cruz Estates

Contact: 831-566-1881

Bought with Mark Oliverez •DRE #00966533 • Compass

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81673225

Redfin Estimate

$1,452,804

$573K since sold in September 2017$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 41.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$1,237,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,290 sq ft
224 Sierra Vista Ct, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$455,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,548 sq ft
812 Loma Prieta Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD DEC 30, 2025
$1,100,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,232 sq ft
250 Carol Way, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$1,100,001
D
3 beds2 baths1,504 sq ft
888 Bonita Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$960,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,286 sq ft
9940 Monroe Ave, Aptos, CA 95003
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$1,290,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,911 sq ft
562 Cuesta Dr, 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

98.3%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

24d

1 days MoM

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16 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
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Sale history for 981 Pleasant Valley Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81673225

Sep 22, 2017

Sold

$880,000

$396/sq ft

Sep 22, 2017

Sold

$880,000

$396/sq ft

Aug 14, 2017

Contingent

—

Aug 8, 2017

Listed

$915,000

$412/sq ft

Aug 8, 2017

Listed

$915,000

$412/sq ft

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.

Public Records

Jun 1, 2000

Sold

$2,250,000

$1,014/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,118 (+7.7%)

$750,967 + $250,322

$1,001,289

2024

$11,255 (+1.6%)

$736,243 + $245,414

$981,657

2023

$11,074 (+1.9%)

$736,243 + $245,414

$981,657

2022

$10,864 (+2.9%)

$721,806 + $240,602

$962,408

2021

$10,556 (+1.5%)

$707,653 + $235,884

$943,537

2020

$10,400 (+3.5%)

$693,778 + $231,259

$925,037

2019

$10,052 (+2.6%)

$686,664 + $228,888

$915,552

2018

$9,798 (+53.7%)

$673,200 + $224,400

$897,600

2017

$6,375 (+2.7%)

$375,217 + $181,554

$556,771

2016

$6,208 (+1.1%)

$375,217 + $181,554

$556,771

2015

$6,142 (+2.2%)

$367,860 + $177,994

$545,854

2014

$6,010 (−0.4%)

$355,236 + $171,886

$527,122

2013

$6,034 (+5.1%)

$355,236 + $171,886

$527,122

2012

$5,740 (+2.3%)

$353,631 + $171,109

$524,740

2011

$5,613 (+1.3%)

$346,697 + $167,754

$514,451

2010

$5,543 (−0.2%)

$339,899 + $164,465

$504,364

2009

$5,556 (+2.5%)

$337,359 + $163,236

$500,595

2008

$5,418

$338,160 + $163,624

$501,784

Tax history for 981 Pleasant Valley Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,118 (+7.7%)

$750,967 + $250,322

$1,001,289

2024

$11,255 (+1.6%)

$736,243 + $245,414

$981,657

2023

$11,074 (+1.9%)

$736,243 + $245,414

$981,657

2022

$10,864 (+2.9%)

$721,806 + $240,602

$962,408

2021

$10,556 (+1.5%)

$707,653 + $235,884

$943,537

2020

$10,400 (+3.5%)

$693,778 + $231,259

$925,037

2019

$10,052 (+2.6%)

$686,664 + $228,888

$915,552

2018

$9,798 (+53.7%)

$673,200 + $224,400

$897,600

2017

$6,375 (+2.7%)

$375,217 + $181,554

$556,771

2016

$6,208 (+1.1%)

$375,217 + $181,554

$556,771

2015

$6,142 (+2.2%)

$367,860 + $177,994

$545,854

2014

$6,010 (−0.4%)

$355,236 + $171,886

$527,122

2013

$6,034 (+5.1%)

$355,236 + $171,886

$527,122

2012

$5,740 (+2.3%)

$353,631 + $171,109

$524,740

2011

$5,613 (+1.3%)

$346,697 + $167,754

$514,451

2010

$5,543 (−0.2%)

$339,899 + $164,465

$504,364

2009

$5,556 (+2.5%)

$337,359 + $163,236

$500,595

2008

$5,418

$338,160 + $163,624

$501,784

*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

0.46 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

2,220

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Santa Cruz County

APN

10737118

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: Detached, Off-Street Parking, On Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Gas), Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven Range (Built-In, Gas)

Interior Features
Laundry: Inside
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

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

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition, Tile
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Barbecue Area, Courtyard, Deck, Gazebo, Other (See Remarks)

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter

Pool Information
Pool Description: Spa - Cover, Spa - Electric

Property Features
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,220

Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Ground Floor, Pond On Site
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
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: Stone cottage

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,220
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 10737118

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No

Around this home

Schools

Bradley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Aptos Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi

5/10

Aptos High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 89° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Aptos, CA • 95003

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In this area, properties receive around 11.3 hours in June and 4.8 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 981 Pleasant Valley Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1111 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$981,134
965 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2708 Sq. Ft.	$1,584,961

Address	Redfin Estimate
1101 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2418 Sq. Ft.	$1,591,855
757 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2044 Sq. Ft.	$1,254,729

Address	Redfin Estimate
1015 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5881 Sq. Ft.	$3,308,128
1020 Pleasant Valley Road, Aptos, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$2,229,709

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