Home | Santa Cruz County | Aptos | 95003 | 857 Burns Ave
MLS: ML81996426 | Status: Sold | Price: $965,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 /1 | 1,276 | 8,538 | 1979 |
Located on the outskirts of Nisene Marks State Park and a 5 minute drive from Aptos Village, outdoor adventures are born in this turn-key home. Step out on to three sunny Ipe decks to skyscraping redwoods and sprawling oaks. After exploring, cozy up to the wood pellet stove. Enjoy two designer fans slowly turning in the spacious living area with vaulted open beam ceilings. The stylish kitchen, complete with quartz counters and ceramic tile back-splash, invites you to belly up to the copper bar for a delicious meal. Refinished red oak floors shine throughout the home. The 2.5 baths have been beautifully remodeled with high end features. Warm your feet on the heated floors in the primary bathroom. The usable lot has parking for 5 or so cars and space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Stroll down the crushed granite path with rock garden walls to lush grounds with garden shed and flat lounge area. This quiet street offers lots of open space. Bike to single track trails in less than 10 minutes. The central forced air heat has new ducts. Owned Solar system with new inverter is still under warranty. A reverse osmosis system and water softener treat the water. The bonus area features a laundry room, wine cellar, and guest room. Come home to the peace and quiet of this Zen treasure.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81996426 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Half on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Pantry, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Water Softener |
| Dining Room | Dining Area in Living Room |
| Family Room | No Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room, Pellet Stove |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Cooling | None |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas, Stove - Pellet |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Carport, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| High School District | Pajaro Valley Unified |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R-1-15 |
Byron Rifkind
Bailey Properties
License #: 01127076
Phone: (831) 818-0416
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.11 mi | 8 |
| Aptos Junior High School | public | 7-8 | 1.26 mi | 5 |
| Mar Vista Elementary School | public | K-6 | 1.41 mi | 6 |
| Aptos High School | public | 9-12 | 2.15 mi | 8 |
| Rio Del Mar Elementary School | public | K-6 | 2.51 mi | 9 |
| New Brighton Middle School | public | 6-8 | 3.06 mi | 7 |
| Main Street Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.15 mi | 7 |
| Soquel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.42 mi | 6 |
| Soquel High School | public | 9-12 | 3.54 mi | 9 |
| Mountain Elementary School | public | K-6 | 3.74 mi | 9 |
| Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.57 mi | 7 |
| Live Oak Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.89 mi | 5 |
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