NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1065 Via Tornasol Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,056,000 - $1,197,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,549 Sq Ft
741 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 10, 2020

Last sale price $1,000,000 $646 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,679 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Granite Countertops
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • High Ceiling
  • Den

About This Home

As of December 2020

Enjoy the essence of beach living in this light and bright condo. This unit shines above the rest, with a super sunny end unit location, in the newest section of this sought-after community. Two blocks from your front door is one of the longest stretches of beaches in the state. Easy walking distance to Seascape Village Shopping Center as well as Seascape Golf and Sports Club. The light-filled design of this home, with vaulted ceilings and extra windows, provides an inviting and relaxing sense of space and openness. And when the fun needs to spill outside, theres a front patio and sparkling pool just steps away. The main level features one bedroom and a newly remodeled full bath. Upstairs is an oversized bedroom and ensuite with a skylight. More high ceilings, plus extra windows to enjoy peaks of the ocean from the upstairs suite and adjoining office, loft or sleeping area. This is the perfect beach retreat!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erick Fernandez

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01856066 Listed on: 10/13/2020

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Erick Fernandez

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01856066 Listed on: 10/13/2020

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1981

Lot Details

  • 741

HOA Fees

  • $515 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,549 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • Private Pool
  • Fenced
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, management fee, pool spa or tennis, reserves
  • Sandpiper Association
  • Rental Restrictions

Amenities

  • Courtyard

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1981

Lot Details

741 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$515 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM-3
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Park Rental Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1549
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1549
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Courtyard, Fenced
  • Pool: Community Facility
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 515
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool
  • HOA Documents: Articles Of Incorporation, Cc&rs, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis, Reserves
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Sandpiper

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0170
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 741.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 741.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,123,229

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Erick Fernandez
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Erick Fernandez
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2017
Closed on
Nov 25, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Janet Romanowski
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Erick Fernandez
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$697,000
Interest Rate
0.0388%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2015
Closed on
May 18, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Steve Byrd
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Kaelin Wagnermarsh
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$709,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
0.0363%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2006
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
$560,000
Interest Rate
0.0652%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,000,000 Old Republic Title
$820,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
$695,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- None Available
$700,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
-- --
-- --
-- Central Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $765,000
Previous Owner $697,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $560,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Sold $1,000,000 +0.2% $646 / Sq Ft
10/25/2020 10/25/20 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $998,000 +21.7% $644 / Sq Ft
11/30/2017 11/30/17 Sold $820,000 +3.1% $529 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/04/2017 11/04/17 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2017 10/31/17 For Sale $795,000 +14.4% $513 / Sq Ft
05/21/2015 05/21/15 Sold $695,000 -2.0% $449 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/20/2015 04/20/15 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2015 04/08/15 For Sale $709,000 0.0% $458 / Sq Ft
03/18/2015 03/18/15 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2015 02/23/15 For Sale $709,000 -- $458 / 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 $12,746 $1,082,432 $703,581 $378,851
2023 $12,505 $1,040,400 $676,260 $364,140
2022 $12,249 $1,020,000 $663,000 $357,000
2021 $11,916 $1,000,000 $650,000 $350,000
2020 $10,165 $853,128 $511,877 $341,251
2019 $9,986 $836,400 $501,840 $334,560
2018 $9,720 $820,000 $492,000 $328,000
2017 $8,710 $719,711 $503,797 $215,914
2016 $8,473 $705,599 $493,919 $211,680
2015 $7,534 $610,078 $396,551 $213,527
2014 -- $549,620 $357,253 $192,367
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Erick Fernandez

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Janet Romanowski

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Steve Byrd

    Sereno Group

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  • Kaelin Wagnermarsh

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kaelin Wagnermarsh

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

    (831) 419-6538

    2 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Kaelin Wagnermarsh
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81815487

MLSListings

APN: 054-211-51-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1065 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA

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