JUNE 2021
Aptos Real Estate Update
Ruth Bates 831.359.2212
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SELLER’S MARKET STILL — 28 homes sold in Aptos in May. The high was 278 Beach drive ($2,900,000). The low was 838 Cathedral, 1 bed, 1 bath, 576 Sq. Ft ($549,000). AVG Sales Price was $1,387,012. MEDIAN List Price - $1,244,500, MEDIAN Sales Price $1,387,500, increase of $143,000 over list price or 11.5% above list price.
PROP 19 — Prop 19 tax savings could save your thousands annually. If you are over 55, severely disabled or victims of a wildfire, you can transfer the taxable value of your property to a replacement property anywhere in California, up to 3 times. The new property can even be of greater value than your original property (you only pay the current tax rate on the delta). The purchase of the replacement property must be done within two years of the sale of the original. Example: You have owned your home in Aptos for 30 years. You paid $200,000 for it in 1981 and you are now paying annual property taxes of $4000. You have paid off your mortgage. You sell your house today for $1,200,000 net (after commissions and closing costs), you buy a home for $1,200,000 anywhere in CA, normal tax rate of 1.1+% would be at least $13,200 in property taxes, but you keep your current tax basis and only pay $4000, saving $9,200 per year in taxes. Now is the time to take advantage of this savings opportunity and downsize, or even upsize. ••• COMING SOON 220 Apple Lane. Aptos
Close-in-Aptos-Country with a Vineyard. Gated and fully fenced property on 2.26 acres with 1 acre Shiraz and mataro grapes lovingly grown by owner since 1991. Vineyard can be managed by owner or outside help. Home is 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2184 Sq. Ft. with separate living room, family room, dining room and breakfast nook. Since 2014, new roof, new furnace, new quartz counter tops, natural gas installed, new paint inside and out, solar, paved driveway. One mile to Hiway 1, short drive to beach, restaurants, shopping, and schools. Asking $1,499,000 ——— My favorite 4-letter word is “SOLD”! Call, email, text anytime and Get Results with Ruth!
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COMMUNITY NEWS
PVUSD Supports LGBTQ+ Students O n May 21, the Pajaro Valley Unified School District raised the “Progress Flag,” at the district office and at E.A. Hall Middle School in honor of Harvey Milk. Every school site and district facility raised this flag. “We as a Board resolved to fly the flag on three special occasions, May 22 in honor of Harvey Milk Day, during the month of June and on Oct. 11, National Coming Out Day,” said Board President Jennifer Holm.” The flag is an international symbol of rights and pride and promotes a safe and inclusive environment and we are very proud to be in an educational community that wants to send that message of ‘you belong’ and ‘we appreciate you’ to all our youth.” Dr. Michelle Rodriguez, district superintendent, added, “We at PVUSD want to leverage this important opportunity to increase awareness, equity and safety for LGBTQ+ students. We are inspired by the
work that students and staff do during this time and throughout the year to highlight the way in which communities can come together to support our youth.” The Progress Flag uses the 6 Stripe Rainbow, incorporating black and brown stripes to include black and indigenous people of color with the queer community and the blue, pink and white colors offering support to transgender youth.
In 1977, Milk was the first openly gay elected official in California when he won his race for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He was assassinated in 1978. In his words, “All young people, regardless of sexual orientation or identity, deserve a safe and supportive environment in which to achieve their full potential.” n
Nisene Rio Gateway Launches With Flair
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By Todd Marco
he public kickoff event May 30 for Nisene Rio Gateway (NRG) was fun for all ages! There was a great turnout of volunteers to cut invasive ivy from the trees around Aptos Village Park. Yum Yum Eatery, owned by a local 6-year-old entrepreneur, sponsored the event along with other great local sponsors - New Leaf Community Markets & Original Ferrell’s Donuts. At the off-site after-party, supporters enjoyed some long overdue in-person socialization! It was great to put faces to names and chat in more detail about NRG’s ambitious plans to improve safety & access for active transportation in Aptos. We also enjoyed some local beer and a variety of wines from another one of our sponsors, Bridge To Nowhere Cellars. During the event, our latest adventure campaign was announced: “Get your NRG out!” Explorers are encouraged to post their GPS track as they pilot the proposed NRG Park & Trail Network. More details are on the NRG Public Forum on Facebook. N R G is planning Nisene Rio Gateway volunteers ready to get to work.
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Kids are part of the new Nisene Rio Gateway network. future events like a group hike along the Gateway Trail, reading of The Lorax for storytime in the forest, and of course there’s still plenty of invasive ivy to cut. n
