NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1041 Via Tornasol Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,230,000 - $1,299,887

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,851 Sq Ft
784 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 20, 2020

Last sale price $1,025,000 $554 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,091 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Private Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of February 2020

Modern amenities with a superior location make for beach living at it's finest. Light-filled end unit in the highly desirable Sandpiper community with tons of upgrades. Custom paint, new flooring, updated windows, designer light fixtures and window treatments, newly renovated bathrooms and the list goes on! Open concept design with chef's kitchen, separate dining area, family room, living room with fireplace, soaring ceilings and your own sun-drenched patio. Two oversized master suites, offering views of the blue Pacific by day and the enchanting sound of the waves by night. Designed with luxury in mind, and fully furnished to allow you to make the most of your time on the coast. While all these amenities make it difficult to ever imagine leaving, the beach life is calling you! A short stroll to one of Seascape's most beautiful beaches, golf, dining and more. Take a dip in the pool or wander the seashore, this is beach living made easy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Melenudo

David Lyng Real Estate License #01921098 Listed on: 01/07/2020

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirsten Reilly

Compass License #01383856

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1974

Lot Details

  • 784

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,851 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Ocean Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, garbage, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, management fee, pool spa or tennis, roof, water / sewer
  • Sandpiper HOA

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1974

Lot Details

784 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM-3
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1851
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Dining Bar, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1851
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio
  • Pool: Community Facility

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 522
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Garbage, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Sandpiper HOA

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,274,222

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2020
Closed on
Feb 17, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amber Melenudo
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kirsten Reilly
Compass
List Price
$1,079,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$717,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2018
Closed on
May 18, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amber Melenudo
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amber Melenudo
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$926,000
Premium/Discount to List
$27,000
3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$679,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$238,400
Interest Rate
7.75%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,025,000 Old Republic Title Company
$926,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
$827,000 --
$298,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $717,500
Previous Owner $679,000
Previous Owner $238,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Sold $1,025,000 -5.0% $554 / Sq Ft
01/19/2020 01/19/20 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2020 01/07/20 For Sale $1,079,000 +16.5% $583 / Sq Ft
05/24/2018 05/24/18 Sold $926,000 +3.0% $500 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2018 04/26/18 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2018 04/17/18 For Sale $899,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,663 $1,120,987 $784,691 $336,296
2023 $12,906 $1,077,458 $754,221 $323,237
2022 $12,643 $1,056,331 $739,432 $316,899
2021 $12,304 $1,035,619 $724,933 $310,686
2020 $11,437 $963,410 $674,387 $289,023
2019 $11,238 $944,520 $661,164 $283,356
2018 $10,552 $890,000 $534,004 $355,996
2017 $9,849 $816,749 $490,053 $326,696
2016 $8,950 $742,499 $445,502 $296,997
2015 $8,249 $674,999 $405,001 $269,998
2014 $7,470 $608,107 $364,865 $243,242
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Amber Melenudo

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • Kirsten Reilly

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kirsten Reilly

    Compass

    (408) 835-2962

    133 Total Sales

    Kirsten Reilly
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81778304

MLSListings

APN: 054-211-27-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1041 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA

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