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142 Thunderbird Dr
Aptos, CA 95003

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,948 sqft

$1,680,000

Est. Mortgage $9,768/mo*

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$1,680,000

Est. Mortgage $9,768/mo*

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3 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,948 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Located in the high demand location of Rio Del Mar. This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers a spacious 1,948 sq ft layout on an 8,700 sq ft parcel. Thunderbird Drive is a very quiet street and traffic
is almost nonexistent. Short walk to great beaches, Seascape Sport/ Tennis Club, Seascape Village Restaurants/Shops, and the famous Aptos beaches. Short drive to Deer Park Mall. Walk through your private courtyard to the very dramatic formal entry surrounded by huge windows. The large kitchen features granite countertops, brand new range/oven, refrigerator and Micro-wave. Lots of beautiful maple cabinetry. Flooring throughout includes new carpets and pretty laminate. The gorgeous living room has abundant natural light, fireplace, and soaring ceilings. The home has a formal dining room with skylight and views to the courtyard. Separate family room is enormous and could have many uses, Primary bedroom is en-suite. All bedrooms are second floor. There is plenty of outdoor space that would support gardeners, barbeques, or just playing around. Large two car garage with lots of storage space. There is also a parking pad to the left of the house that would be ideal for boat or RV. Special Home. Special location. Special neighborhood. Come see if this the one for you. You will glad you did!

Home Highlights

Parking

2 Car Garage

Outdoor

Patio

A/C

Heating only

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$862

Listed

26 days ago

Home Details for 142 Thunderbird Dr

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1948 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water PublicTelephone: CableTV, SatelliteDishAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Electric Oven, Gas Oven/Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,In GarageMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Fireplace(s),Forced AirAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Fireplace S
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Gas & Electric Gas: IndividualGasMeters, NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Door: NoneFlooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Accessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Laminate, Tile

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Balcony/PatioFencing: Perimeter, Gate, Mixed Height Type, WoodOther Structures: ShedsExterior: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, CourtyardFoundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Sealed Crawl space
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Guest,Parking Area,Oversized
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Days on Market
Days on Market: 26

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Colonial
Building Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information Parcel Number: 05310202000

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,680,000Price Per Sqft: $862

Active Status
MLS Status: PendingDoNotShow

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Location
Direction & Address City: Aptos
School Information Elementary School: RiodelMarElementaryElementary School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedJr High / Middle School: AptosJuniorHighHigh School: AptosHighHigh School District: PajaroValleyUnifiedWalk Score: 31

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: ML82042988

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1948

Lot Information
Lot Area: 8700 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSellListing Terms: CashorConventionalLoan

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: ML82042988Projected Close Date: Tue May 19 2026

Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago

Listing courtesy of Mike Glasgow 00929410, (831) 239-9662

David Lyng Real Estate, (831) 429-5700

Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML82042988

Also Listed on bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLSListings Inc.

Price History for 142 Thunderbird Dr

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/06/2026	$1,680,000	Pending	MLSListings Inc #ML82042988

04/24/2026	$1,680,000	Contingent	MLSListings Inc #ML82042988

04/15/2026	$1,680,000	Listed For Sale	MLSListings Inc #ML82042988

05/18/2005	$985,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/18/2005 Contract Date 05/12/2005 County Transfer Tax $1,084 Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/03/2002	$739,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/03/2002 Contract Date 05/29/2002 County Transfer Tax $813 Total Transfer Tax N/A
01/08/1999	$497,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 01/08/1999 Contract Date 01/04/1999 County Transfer Tax $547 Total Transfer Tax N/A
03/12/1998	$319,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/12/1998 Contract Date 02/10/1998 County Transfer Tax $351 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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SeascapeCruzen
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Stephanie Morway
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Casey Meyer
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2y ago
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Jack M.
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5y ago
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Dianaangels
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Marymerrill110
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Sspires
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Dianaangels
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Mike Glasgow, David Lyng Real Estate, (831) 429-5700

Agent Phone: (831) 239-9662

Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-05-12 00:24:14 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

142 Thunderbird Dr, Aptos, CA 95003 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,948 sqft single-family home built in 1969. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLSListings Inc on Apr 15, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# ML82042988.

142 Thunderbird Dr
Aptos, CA 95003

$1,680,000

$1,680,000

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