NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1059 Via Tornasol Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,186,000 - $1,485,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,849 Sq Ft
915 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 23, 2013

Last sale price $700,000 $379 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,009/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2013

Great Rio location-Peek of ocean*EZ 2 blk walk to 8 miles of beach*Largest Sandpiper model overlooks pool/grn belt*Vaulted ceilings/skylights*Oversized windows provide great nat.lite*Very open flr plan*2 cozy fireplaces*Nice kitchen/familyrm*Sep. dining rm & living rm*Master suite w/peeks of bay*South facing private patio!Freshly painted kit/fr/dr*New floors in kit/1/2 bath*Over sized 2 car garage

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Leisses

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Prop License #00871876 Listed on: 05/14/2013

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Prop

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Lavigne

Michael Lavigne Real Estate License #01782392

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,171

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 915

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,849 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-211-033

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, management fee, reserves, roof, sewer, water, common area electricity, common area gas, decks, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - liability, unit coverage insurance
  • Decamara Association
  • Built by Sandpiper

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,171

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 32
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 378.58
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 50
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1849
  • Complex Name: Sandpiper
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 9
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: D9
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: RM-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Yes, Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1849
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Local/Neighborhood, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 426
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Budget, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Sewer, Water, Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Decks, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Liability, Unit Coverage Insurance
  • H O A Name Text: Decamara
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Rio del Mar Elementary
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Elementary School: 815
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 054-211-033
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 394.27
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 915.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 915.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 915.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 915.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Minimum Building Height: 9
  • Unit Features: Bi/Split Level Unit

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Rio del Mar Elementary
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2013
Closed on
Jul 12, 2013
Sold by
Tabari K Kam K and Tabari Doris M
Bought by
Modest Michael and Modest Monika
Seller's Agent
Vicki Leisses
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Prop
Buyer's Agent
Michael Lavigne
Michael Lavigne Real Estate
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.98%
Current Estimated Value
$1,285,408

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$585,408
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1995
Sold by
Tabari K Kam K and Tabari Doris M
Bought by
Tabari K Kam K and Tabari Doris M
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Modest Michael $700,000 First American Title Company
Tabari K Kam K -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2013 07/23/13 Sold $700,000 -4.0% $379 / Sq Ft
06/22/2013 06/22/13 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2013 05/14/13 For Sale $729,000 -- $394 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2023 $10,171 $824,783 $494,870 $329,913
2022 $9,955 $808,611 $485,167 $323,444
2021 $9,658 $792,756 $475,654 $317,102
2020 $9,498 $784,627 $470,776 $313,851
2019 $9,332 $769,242 $461,545 $307,697
2018 $9,084 $754,160 $452,496 $301,664
2017 $9,002 $739,372 $443,624 $295,748
2016 $8,759 $724,874 $434,925 $289,949
2015 $8,678 $713,986 $428,392 $285,594
2014 $8,479 $700,000 $420,000 $280,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Vicki Leisses

    BHHS Drysdale

    (408) 605-3621

    10 Total Sales

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  • Michael Lavigne

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Michael Lavigne

    Michael Lavigne Real Estate

    (831) 689-9784

    6 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Michael Lavigne
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Charles Talman

    Bankers Hill Capital, Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81316438

MLSListings

APN: 054-211-33-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1059 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 1059 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA 95003 since 14 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,285,408, approximately $695 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1059 Via Tornasol is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Rio Del Mar Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School, and Aptos High School.

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