NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1118 Via Palo Alto Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,608,000 - $7,847,860

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,634 Sq Ft
$2,225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 03, 2021

Last sale price $5,800,000 $2,202 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $38,089/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of March 2021

Uncompromising detail & deliberate thoughtfulness best describe this rare masterpiece, situated just above miles of sandy beach on one of the most exclusive oceanfront locations in the Monterey Bay. This single level beach home revolves around the magnificent ocean views sweeping from Santa Cruz to Monterey & beyond that are immediately captured upon entering the home. Completely reimagined & remodeled in 2010 adorned with perfectly paired art & furnishings, for the most discerning buyer, one with devotion to architectural & design excellence. The high ceilings, pristine finishes, precise lighting, & visual expanse create a dramatic interior environment that is seamlessly unified throughout the home. Enjoy panoramic sunsets overlooking the ocean, beach days filled with sunshine just steps from your front door, watch whales perform, pods of dolphins, & multiple species of sea birds. Create a legacy unlike any other where you can enjoy an unparalleled lifestyle for years to come.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcus Vidrine

David Lyng Real Estate License #70010151 Listed on: 03/01/2021

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Guy Chanda

Chanda Realty License #01304412

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $66,696

Year Built

  • 1981

Lot Details

  • 6,752 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,634 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Radiant Floor
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Monitored

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • Courtyard
  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$66,696

Year Built

1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Restrictions: Height Restrictions
  • Age: 40
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2634
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Free Standing, Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Family Room, Dining Bar, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2634
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Library, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower And Tub, Steam Shower, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Hills, Ocean, Water Front
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Pool: Spa - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1550
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6752.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6752.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2023
Sold by
Opheim Joar
Bought by
111 Jennings Drive Llc
Current Estimated Value
$5,861,953

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2021
Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Jorde Stephen and Jorde Stephen
Bought by
Opheim Joar
Seller's Agent
Marcus Vidrine
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Guy Chanda
Chanda Realty
List Price
$5,800,000
Sold Price
$5,800,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2014
Sold by
Thomas Jorde & Mary Ann Jorde Revocable and Jorde Thomas M
Bought by
The Kevin Jorde 1997 Irrevocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2006
Sold by
Jorde Thomas M and Jorde Mary Anne
Bought by
Thomas & Mary Anne Jorde Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2006
Sold by
Reality Kats Llc
Bought by
Jorde Thomas and Jorde Mary Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2003
Sold by
Cresap Robert D and Cresap Judith M
Bought by
Simpson Dennis L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Mcconnell Douglas D Jr Um
Bought by
Cresap Robert D and Cresap Judith M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2000
Sold by
Mcconnell Douglas D Jr Um
Bought by
Mcconnell Douglas D and The Douglas D Jr & Ruth Cole M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1998
Sold by
Mcconnell Douglas D
Bought by
Mcconnell Douglas D and The Douglas D & Ruth Cole Mcco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
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
111 Jennings Drive Llc -- --
Opheim Joar $5,800,000 First American Title Company
The Kevin Jorde 1997 Irrevocable Trust -- None Available
Thomas & Mary Anne Jorde Revocable Trust -- Accommodation
Jorde Thomas $4,600,000 First American Title Company
Reality Kats Llc -- First American Title Company
Simpson Dennis L $2,843,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Cresap Robert D $1,725,000 First American Title Co
Mcconnell Douglas D -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Mcconnell Douglas D -- First American Title Co
Mcconnell Douglas D -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Simpson Dennis L $1,900,000
Previous Owner Cresap Robert D $1,825,000
Previous Owner Mcconnell Douglas D $620,000
Previous Owner Mcconnell Douglas D $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/03/2021 03/03/21 Sold $5,800,000 0.0% $2,202 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2021 03/01/21 For Sale $5,800,000 -- $2,202 / 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 $66,696 $6,034,320 $5,129,172 $905,148
2022 $65,514 $5,916,000 $5,028,600 $887,400
2021 $63,184 $5,693,703 $4,827,270 $866,433
2020 $50,215 $4,527,989 $3,018,679 $1,509,310
2019 $46,405 $4,168,839 $2,779,240 $1,389,599
2018 $26,552 $2,360,153 $1,573,443 $786,710
2017 $25,386 $2,226,559 $1,484,378 $742,181
2016 $23,412 $2,061,629 $1,374,424 $687,205
2015 $22,279 $1,944,933 $1,296,625 $648,308
2014 $20,083 $1,752,192 $1,168,129 $584,063
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marcus Vidrine

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Marcus Vidrine

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 600-5506

    13 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Marcus Vidrine
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  • Guy Chanda

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Guy Chanda

    Chanda Realty

    (831) 588-9968

    2 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Guy Chanda
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81832250

MLSListings

APN: 054-631-17-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

1118 Via Palo Alto, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 1118 Via Palo Alto, Aptos, CA 95003 since 01 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $5,861,953, approximately $2,225 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1118 Via Palo Alto 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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