Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 509 Gertrude Ave
MLS: ML81929006 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,042,500
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Bath | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 924 | 2,788 | 1960 |
Enjoy evening sunset walks along Seacliff State Beach and weekend bike rides to endless shops and restaurants in Aptos Village at this updated beach bungalow. This single-story 2-bedroom 1-bath home features solid oak hardwood floors, LED recessed lighting, interior laundry room, and an eat-in kitchen with updated Kraftmaid cabinets, stainless steel appliances, Jenn-Air oven, gas cooktop with range hood, and a retro-modern mobile peninsula and cocktail bar. Relax in the steam shower before heading off for dinner at Mentone or enjoy a glass of wine beside your gas fireplace as the evening Aptos glow settles in. Outdoor fireplaces in the rear with a brand new driveway and low-maintenance artificial turf in the front allow you to enjoy all of the amenities coastal Aptos has to offer with no fuss. This updated beach bungalow is move-in ready and a great opportunity to own turn-key coastal real estate while enjoying the amazing late summer and early fall sunsets that Seacliff is known for.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81929006 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Stall Shower, Steam Shower, Updated Bath(s) |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Marble, Exhaust Fan, Pantry |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining "L", Eat in Kitchen |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Gas Burning, Insert |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile |
| Laundry | Hookup - Gas Dryer, Inside |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan |
| Heating | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | RM-2.5 |
Troy Hinds
David Lyng Real Estate
License #: 01803325
Phone: (831) 706-6224
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 0.31 mi | 6 |
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.32 mi | 8 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.69 mi | 7 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.88 mi | 5 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.11 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.21 mi | 6 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 2.45 mi | 9 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.66 mi | 9 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 3.05 mi | 8 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.54 mi | 5 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.60 mi | 9 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.66 mi | 7 |
| Ocean Alternative Education Center | public | K-8 | 3.78 mi | 8 |
| Special Education Preschool | public | UG | 3.78 mi | N/A |
| Green Acres Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.86 mi | 6 |
| Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.86 mi | 4 |
| Shoreline Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.92 mi | 7 |
| Harbor High School | public | 9-12 | 4.16 mi | 7 |
| Santa Cruz Adult | public | UG | 4.35 mi | N/A |
| De Laveaga Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.39 mi | 8 |
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