Charming Adult Village home. Beautifully remodeled, quality laminate flooring, newer appliances--refrigerator is about 6 months new, granite countertops, dual paned windows, painted inside and out within the last 2 years. Fully fenced landscaped yard with paths and mature shrubs and plants. Main bath has fully accessible tiled shower, tile floor and custom sink and vanity. Half bath remodeled custom tile and pedestal sink. Adult Village is a senior 55+ community, and the home can be rented to a senior. Some of the furnishings can be purchased and remain with the home. This home is part in the Bay Village.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
4,312 sq ftLot Size
$614Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Davis•DRE #00756286• CENTURY 21 Masters
Bought with Kroft & Hulsey Kroft & Hulsey Team•DRE #70000646• Sol Property Advisors
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80935537
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80244324
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80732223
Dec 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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MLSListings #ML81057982
Mar 16, 2011
Sold
$172,000
$163/sq ft
Feb 17, 2011
Pending
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Jan 26, 2011
Relisted
—
Jan 25, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jan 18, 2011
Price Changed
$169,000
$160/sq ft
Dec 17, 2010
Listed
$212,000
$201/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 15, 2002
Sold
$219,000
$208/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 2001
Sold
$258,000
$245/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80112399
May 7, 2001
Listing Removed
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Apr 9, 2001
Sold
$258,000
$245/sq ft
Mar 13, 2001
Listed
$269,900
$256/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89836950
Jan 6, 1999
Sold
$117,000
$111/sq ft
Dec 4, 1998
Listing Removed
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Aug 12, 1998
Listed
$124,000
$118/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 11, 1975
Sold
$28,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,515 (+11.1%)
$401,137 + $267,424
$668,561
2024
$7,663 (+182.4%)
$385,560 + $257,040
$642,600
2023
$2,714 (−0.4%)
$385,560 + $257,040
$642,600
2022
$2,726 (+8.9%)
$127,084 + $84,722
$211,806
2021
$2,502 (+1.4%)
$124,592 + $83,062
$207,654
2020
$2,467 (+1.8%)
$122,148 + $81,432
$203,580
2019
$2,423 (+2.6%)
$120,896 + $80,598
$201,494
2018
$2,362 (+0.9%)
$118,526 + $79,018
$197,544
2017
$2,342 (+2.7%)
$113,926 + $75,948
$189,874
2016
$2,281 (+0.4%)
$113,926 + $75,948
$189,874
2015
$2,272 (+2.2%)
$111,689 + $74,460
$186,149
2014
$2,224 (−0.4%)
$107,856 + $71,905
$179,761
2013
$2,232 (+4.9%)
$107,856 + $71,905
$179,761
2012
$2,128 (−13.5%)
$107,369 + $71,580
$178,949
2011
$2,460 (−4.0%)
$105,264 + $70,176
$175,440
2010
$2,561 (+26.1%)
$123,000 + $82,000
$205,000
2009
$2,031 (−28.7%)
$129,000 + $86,000
$215,000
2008
$2,848
$91,630 + $77,000
$168,630
Tax history for 501 El Rio St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,515 (+11.1%)
$401,137 + $267,424
$668,561
2024
$7,663 (+182.4%)
$385,560 + $257,040
$642,600
2023
$2,714 (−0.4%)
$385,560 + $257,040
$642,600
2022
$2,726 (+8.9%)
$127,084 + $84,722
$211,806
2021
$2,502 (+1.4%)
$124,592 + $83,062
$207,654
2020
$2,467 (+1.8%)
$122,148 + $81,432
$203,580
2019
$2,423 (+2.6%)
$120,896 + $80,598
$201,494
2018
$2,362 (+0.9%)
$118,526 + $79,018
$197,544
2017
$2,342 (+2.7%)
$113,926 + $75,948
$189,874
2016
$2,281 (+0.4%)
$113,926 + $75,948
$189,874
2015
$2,272 (+2.2%)
$111,689 + $74,460
$186,149
2014
$2,224 (−0.4%)
$107,856 + $71,905
$179,761
2013
$2,232 (+4.9%)
$107,856 + $71,905
$179,761
2012
$2,128 (−13.5%)
$107,369 + $71,580
$178,949
2011
$2,460 (−4.0%)
$105,264 + $70,176
$175,440
2010
$2,561 (+26.1%)
$123,000 + $82,000
$205,000
2009
$2,031 (−28.7%)
$129,000 + $86,000
$215,000
2008
$2,848
$91,630 + $77,000
$168,630
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,312 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
1,054
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Cruz County
APN
01741501
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 5, 2026.
R-1P
Single-Family Planned Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Planned Residential District is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, to provide for single-family dwellings on individual lots and the services appurtenant thereto, and to retain in perpetuity the special conditions and modifications of the Master Plan and tentative maps imposed on all development located within the R-1P District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Features: Stall Shower
Dining Room Information
Dining Area
Family Room Information
No Family Room
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Composition
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Patio & Porch Features: Back Yard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced
Stories
Stories: 1
Style
Architectural Style: Ranch
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level (Grade)
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 1,054
View
View: Garden/Greenbelt
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Listing Terms: Cash or Conventional Loan
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Utility Information
Gas: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: $50
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Association Name: Bay Village
Has Association: Yes
School Information
Elementary School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
High School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
Location Information
MLS Area: Adult Village
Street Name: El Rio
Street Number: 501
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 56
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,054
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,312 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Santa Cruz County
APN: 01741501
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ann Soldo Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Lakeview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
1/10
Watsonville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 53-65% chance 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 86° 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
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$616,000 – $745,000
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