NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1093 Via Tornasol Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,513,000 - $2,089,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,849 Sq Ft
$1,012/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 1, 2022

Last sale price $2,225,000 $1,203 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,295 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Private Pool
  • Deck
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Solar Power System
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2022

Look No Further. Location, Neighborhood, Exceptional Ocean Views and gorgeous Beaches! Rare Opportunity to own one of 4 townhomes with commanding ocean views in the Prestigious Sandpiper Community. Whether it's falling a sleep to the sound of crashing waves or enjoying the most spectacular sunsets from the homes marvelous redwood deck, you will certainly be proud to call this home. The location is certainly a major highlight! As for the home, it all starts from the moment you approach this property. The condo has an elevated location that offers privacy from the street, lovely landscaping and a vantage point for exceptional views. Enter this home, and enjoy it's wonderful natural light and attractive interior remodel. Enjoy: Plank style tile flooring, interior glass railing, custom tiles, Quartz counters, all new Kitchen, and Bathrooms, fully retractable 9ft. folding doors, gorgeous deck glass half walls, and a new prepaid solar system to help run all your electrical needs and more

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Oliverez

eXp Realty of California Inc License #00966533 Listed on: 02/08/2022

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Tasha Fareed

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02086456

eXp Realty of California Inc

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • 1981

Lot Details

  • 958 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,849 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, decks, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, hot water, insurance, insurance - common area, insurance - hazard, insurance - liability, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, management fee, recreation facility, reserves, roof, water / sewer
  • Sandpiper Association

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

1981

Lot Details

958 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM-3
  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1849
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1849
  • Security: Video / Audio System
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Garage, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab, Raised
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Greenbelt, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Pool: Community Facility, Pool - Gunite, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Common Parking Area

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 593
  • HOA Documents: Budget, Bylaws, Cc&rs, Financial Statement, Minutes, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Decks, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Hot Water, Insurance, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Hazard, Insurance - Liability, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Recreation Facility, Reserves, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: sandpiper

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0220
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 958.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 958.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Solar Power, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Leased

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2022
Closed on
Mar 1, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Oliverez
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Tasha Fareed
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,899,000
Sold Price
$2,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$326,000
17.17%
Current Estimated Value
$1,871,333

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$353,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.94%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2016
Closed on
Oct 20, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ed Gagne
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mark Oliverez
Compass
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$970,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2004
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
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2004
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
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2004
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
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2001
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
$300,700
Interest Rate
7.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1999
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
$314,000
Interest Rate
7.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1994
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
$43,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
$2,225,000 Fidelity National Title
$970,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- None Available
$150,000 None Available
$150,000 None Available
-- None Available
$150,500 None Available
$150,000 None Available
-- --
$939,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
-- Santa Cruz Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- --
-- First American Title Co
-- --
$321,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $300,700
Previous Owner $314,000
Previous Owner $43,000
Closed $243,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Sold $2,225,000 +17.2% $1,203 / Sq Ft
02/18/2022 02/18/22 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2022 02/08/22 For Sale $1,899,000 +95.8% $1,027 / Sq Ft
10/28/2016 10/28/16 Sold $970,000 -1.9% $525 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2016 09/28/16 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2016 08/09/16 For Sale $989,000 -- $535 / 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 $26,242 $2,361,188 $1,888,950 $472,238
2023 $25,807 $2,269,500 $1,815,600 $453,900
2022 $12,692 $1,060,837 $785,019 $275,818
2021 $12,353 $1,040,036 $769,627 $270,409
2020 $12,152 $1,029,372 $761,735 $267,637
2019 $11,941 $1,009,188 $746,799 $262,389
2018 $11,626 $989,400 $732,156 $257,244
2017 $11,526 $970,000 $717,800 $252,200
2016 $11,558 $989,582 $639,128 $350,454
2015 $10,645 $899,620 $581,025 $318,595
2014 $9,616 $810,469 $523,446 $287,023
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Mark Oliverez

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (408) 891-4663

    3 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Mark Oliverez
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Tasha Fareed

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (888) 584-9427

    3 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Tasha Fareed
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ed Gagne

    Bailey Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81877396

MLSListings

APN: 054-211-40-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1093 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA

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