Immaculate 4 bed 2 ½ bath in lovely La Selva Beach. Enjoy an optional membership to privately gated beach area and community center. surf at nearby Manresa Beach. Home is cheery, bright and sunny w/ open floor plan that flows from the front door into the dining room, kitchen and to the sunken living room where one can enjoy the ambience around the gas fireplace. Appreciate the easy care of oak flooring as one enters and entertains in the kitchen dining area. The kitchen has custom maple cabinets, gas stove and granite counter tops. Easy care well groomed yard. The side yard is a peaceful area that accesses the patio deck, which wraps around to the gravel fire-pit area. Enjoy the spacious master suite with a large walking closet, vaulted ceiling and separate sitting area. The en suite has double vanity sinks, a separate shower and jetted tub to enjoy at the end of a long day. Spacious double car garage with epoxy-finished floor, electric opener, built in cabinets, and water softener.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
6,447 sq ftLot Size
$698Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Liliane Molda•DRE #01361410• Lawrie & Lawrie Properties
Listed by Shelley Lawrie•DRE #00801847• Lawrie & Lawrie Properties
Contact: 831-212-1991
Bought with Katy Cowley•DRE #01946911• Cowley Properties
Bought with Shelley Lawrie•DRE #00801847• Lawrie & Lawrie Properties
Immaculate 4 bed 2 ½ bath in lovely La Selva Beach. Enjoy an optional membership to privately gated beach area and community center. surf at nearby Manresa Beach. Home is cheery, bright and sunny w/ open floor plan that flows from the front door into the dining room, kitchen and to the sunken living room where one can enjoy the ambience around the gas fireplace. Appreciate the easy care of oak flooring as one enters and entertains in the kitchen dining area. The kitchen has custom maple cabinets, gas stove and granite counter tops. Easy care well groomed yard. The side yard is a peaceful area that accesses the patio deck, which wraps around to the gravel fire-pit area. Enjoy the spacious master suite with a large walking closet, vaulted ceiling and separate sitting area. The en suite has double vanity sinks, a separate shower and jetted tub to enjoy at the end of a long day. Spacious double car garage with epoxy-finished floor, electric opener, built in cabinets, and water softener.
Public Records
Aug 8, 2006
Sold
$855,000
$407/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80637644
Aug 8, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2006
Sold
$855,000
$407/sq ft
Jun 20, 2006
Listed
$899,000
$428/sq ft
Charming, Hear the surf! pristine home easy to show. Open FLR plan-light & bright. Kitchen spacious w/ new appliances, maple custom cabinets, HRD WD floors in kit & DR. LR has gas PF w/ sliders to gorgeous private yrd grand MSTR
MLSListings #2
Jun 20, 2006
Price Changed
$899,000
$428/sq ft
MLSListings #1
May 31, 2006
Price Changed
$958,800
$456/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 1997
Sold
$299,500
$142/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 24, 1994
Sold
$309,000
$147/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,482 (+11.3%)
$660,851 + $440,568
$1,101,419
2024
$12,112 (+1.5%)
$647,893 + $431,929
$1,079,822
2023
$11,929 (+1.8%)
$647,893 + $431,929
$1,079,822
2022
$11,719 (+2.7%)
$635,190 + $423,460
$1,058,650
2021
$11,406 (+1.5%)
$622,735 + $415,157
$1,037,892
2020
$11,240 (+1.7%)
$610,524 + $407,016
$1,017,540
2019
$11,052 (+3.9%)
$604,264 + $402,843
$1,007,107
2018
$10,642 (+4.6%)
$592,416 + $394,944
$987,360
2017
$10,173 (+8.6%)
$533,448 + $378,746
$912,194
2016
$9,368 (+5.1%)
$533,448 + $378,746
$912,194
2015
$8,913 (+11.0%)
$493,933 + $350,691
$844,624
2014
$8,027 (+15.6%)
$419,796 + $298,055
$717,851
2013
$6,946 (+7.2%)
$419,796 + $298,055
$717,851
2012
$6,482 (−5.1%)
$358,800 + $254,748
$613,548
2011
$6,830 (−2.1%)
$345,000 + $244,950
$589,950
2010
$6,977
$365,000 + $259,150
$624,150
2009
$6,979 (−16.8%)
$375,000 + $266,250
$641,250
2008
$8,391
$375,000 + $266,250
$641,250
Tax history for 3 Escuela Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,482 (+11.3%)
$660,851 + $440,568
$1,101,419
2024
$12,112 (+1.5%)
$647,893 + $431,929
$1,079,822
2023
$11,929 (+1.8%)
$647,893 + $431,929
$1,079,822
2022
$11,719 (+2.7%)
$635,190 + $423,460
$1,058,650
2021
$11,406 (+1.5%)
$622,735 + $415,157
$1,037,892
2020
$11,240 (+1.7%)
$610,524 + $407,016
$1,017,540
2019
$11,052 (+3.9%)
$604,264 + $402,843
$1,007,107
2018
$10,642 (+4.6%)
$592,416 + $394,944
$987,360
2017
$10,173 (+8.6%)
$533,448 + $378,746
$912,194
2016
$9,368 (+5.1%)
$533,448 + $378,746
$912,194
2015
$8,913 (+11.0%)
$493,933 + $350,691
$844,624
2014
$8,027 (+15.6%)
$419,796 + $298,055
$717,851
2013
$6,946 (+7.2%)
$419,796 + $298,055
$717,851
2012
$6,482 (−5.1%)
$358,800 + $254,748
$613,548
2011
$6,830 (−2.1%)
$345,000 + $244,950
$589,950
2010
$6,977
$365,000 + $259,150
$624,150
2009
$6,979 (−16.8%)
$375,000 + $266,250
$641,250
2008
$8,391
$375,000 + $266,250
$641,250
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Amenities: High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet
Communication: Cable TV
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,102
Security Features: Fire System (Sprinkler), Security Alarm
Property Information
Property Faces: East
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.148
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R-1-6
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s)
Sewer Septic: Septic Standard
Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public, Water Softener (Owned)
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
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: From Santa Cruz: CA1-S,exit 432 to San Andreas Rd toward Seascape,L onto Escuela. From Monterey: CA-1 N, Take exit 431 for Mar Monte Ave toward La Selva, L onto Mar Monte Ave, L to stay on Mar Monte Ave, L onto Altivo Ave,Turn R onto Escuela Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,102
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,447 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 04538114
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 • 3.3mi
8/10
Aptos Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Aptos High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
6/10 Air Factor
10 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.69M
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