NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1109 Via Tornasol Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,010,000 - $1,111,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,420 Sq Ft
$745/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 18, 2016

Last sale price $770,000 $542 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,605 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Community Beach Access
  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2016

This gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath town home in gated Colony II beach community has been remodeled with high end materials throughout, including granite counters , plantation shutters, custom cabinets, tile floors and more. This west facing corner unit faces the greenbelt and the beach. This immaculate unit features high soaring ceilings and ample windows provide natural light. The upstairs master suite has a jet tub, large walk-in closet, and wonderful ocean view. The loft is currently used as an office and can be used for sleeping area. The 2 car garage is finished with custom floor-to-ceiling storage cabinets. This incredible home is surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and is located one block from beach. A private beach gate to sand and quiet cul-de-sac location makes this a perfect family home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Rettig

Cheshire-rio Realty License #01172053 Listed on: 05/24/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Molnar

David Lyng Real Estate License #01053522

David Lyng Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1,002 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Skyline
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,420 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Water Treatment System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-391-66-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, management fee, reserves, roof, water / sewer
  • 25 Units
  • Colony 11 H.O.A Association
  • Built by COLONY 11
  • Rental Restrictions

Recreation

  • Community Beach Access

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs Allowed

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

1,002 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions, Park Rental Restrictions, Pets - Allowed, Pets - Dogs Permitted, Pets - Number Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 25
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1420
  • Complex Name: COLONY 11
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Zoning Description: RM-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1420
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Secured Garage / Parking
  • Laundry: Dryer, Hookup - Electric, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Great Room, Loft, Office Area, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Greenbelt, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 418
  • HOA Amenities: Beach Rights, Community Security Gate
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: COLONY 11 H.O.A
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Paved, Pond On Site, Views
  • Parcel Number: 054-391-66-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0230
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1001.88
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1001.88

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,058,203

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2016
Closed on
Jul 12, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bruce Rettig
Cheshire-rio Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diane Molnar
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$769,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.25%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$333,748
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$724,455

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 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
$528,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 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
$420,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 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
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 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
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.64%
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 Available
$770,000 First American Title Company
-- --
-- Old Republic Title Company
$525,000 First American Title Co
-- First American Title Co
$395,000 First American Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $417,000
Previous Owner $528,000
Previous Owner $420,000
Previous Owner $240,000
Closed $78,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2016 07/18/16 Sold $770,000 +0.1% $542 / Sq Ft
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2016 05/24/16 For Sale $769,000 -- $542 / 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 $10,676 $893,651 $670,238 $223,413
2023 $10,462 $858,949 $644,212 $214,737
2022 $10,240 $842,108 $631,581 $210,527
2021 $9,937 $825,596 $619,197 $206,399
2020 $9,772 $817,131 $612,848 $204,283
2019 $9,600 $801,108 $600,831 $200,277
2018 $9,343 $785,400 $589,050 $196,350
2017 $9,273 $770,000 $577,500 $192,500
2016 $8,065 $668,274 $400,964 $267,310
2015 $7,984 $658,236 $394,941 $263,295
2014 $7,538 $621,593 $372,956 $248,637
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bruce Rettig

    Cheshire-rio Realty

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Diane Molnar

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81587166

MLSListings

APN: 054-391-66-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1109 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA

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