NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Via Novella Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,023,000 - $2,440,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,074 Sq Ft
$739/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 24, 2014

Last sale price $1,230,000 $400 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,077/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2014

Fabulous 4 bedroom 3.5 bath contemporary Seascape home w/ awesome views of Monterey Bay across fields of organic strawberries. Large wrap around deck, and patio with hot tub opening onto Green Belt. Huge modern kitchen with 2 Subzero fridges, double ovens, 6-burner island cooktop, and office. Lg master bed suite on main living level, 2 bed and sep. guest suite on lower level. Near trail to beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Bookman

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70016977 Listed on: 03/14/2014

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

James Rivoir

David Lyng Real Estate License #01274267

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,074

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,074 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-251-071

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,074

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 36
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 400.13
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3074
  • Barclay Horizontal: 89
  • Barclays Page: 58
  • Map Book Page: 39
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 58
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 68
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 89
  • Thomas Bros Page: 39
  • Thomas Brothers: E1
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerators - 2+, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 3074
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • View: Bay, Garden / Greenbelt, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, BBQ Area, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard, Heating - 2+ Zones, Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(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

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 054-251-071
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 389.98
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5662.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5662.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5662.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5662.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

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

Closed on
Oct 1, 2015
Sold by
Finkelstein Bradley L
Bought by
Finkelstein Bradley L and Finkelstein Revocabl Bradley L
Current Estimated Value
$2,271,571

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2014
Closed on
Apr 15, 2014
Sold by
Vanhorn Michael Arthur and Skerness Suzanne Marie
Bought by
Finkelstein Bradley L and Boyd Karen I
Seller's Agent
Sally Bookman
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
James Rivoir
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,198,800
Sold Price
$1,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,200
2.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.65%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$616,499
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,655,072

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2011
Sold by
The Closs 1997 Family Partnership
Bought by
Vanhorn Michael Arthur and Skerness Suzanne Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2007
Sold by
Hovis Linda C and Hovis 1986 Separate Pr Linda C
Bought by
The Closs 1997 Family Partnership

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$989,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2006
Sold by
Hovis Linda Closs
Bought by
Hovis Linda Closs and Hovis Linda Closs

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2005
Sold by
Hovis Linda
Bought by
Hovis Linda Closs and Hovis Linda Closs

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$975,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2005
Sold by
Hovis Linda Closs
Bought by
Hovis Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$975,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2003
Sold by
Chen Richard Y and Chen Ching Hua
Bought by
Hovis Linda Closs

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
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Finkelstein Bradley L -- None Available
Boyd Karen I -- None Available
Finkelstein Bradley L $1,230,000 First American Title Company
Vanhorn Michael Arthur $1,025,000 First American Title Company
The Closs 1997 Family Partnership -- First American Title Company
Hovis Linda Closs -- Accommodation
Hovis Linda Closs -- Accommodation
Hovis Linda Closs -- --
Hovis Linda -- First American Title Co
Hovis Linda Closs $955,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finkelstein Bradley L $800,000
Previous Owner Vanhorn Michael Arthur $820,000
Previous Owner The Closs 1997 Family Partnership $989,000
Previous Owner Hovis Linda Closs $250,000
Previous Owner Hovis Linda $975,000
Previous Owner Hovis Linda Closs $200,000
Previous Owner Hovis Linda Closs $557,000
Previous Owner Hovis Linda Closs $400,000
Previous Owner Chen Richard Y $50,000
Previous Owner Chen Richard Y $30,000
Previous Owner Chen Richard Y $491,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2014 04/24/14 Sold $1,230,000 +2.6% $400 / Sq Ft
03/25/2014 03/25/14 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2014 03/14/14 For Sale $1,198,800 -- $390 / 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 $17,074 $1,449,262 $942,020 $507,242
2022 $16,734 $1,420,846 $923,550 $497,296
2021 $16,324 $1,392,984 $905,440 $487,544
2020 $16,063 $1,378,702 $896,156 $482,546
2019 $15,782 $1,351,668 $878,584 $473,084
2018 $15,368 $1,325,166 $861,358 $463,808
2017 $15,239 $1,299,182 $844,468 $454,714
2016 $14,851 $1,273,708 $827,910 $445,798
2015 $14,756 $1,254,576 $815,474 $439,102
2014 $12,449 $1,050,248 $525,124 $525,124
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sally Bookman

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

    (831) 464-5218

    5 in this area

    15 Total Sales

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  • James Rivoir

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    James Rivoir

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 419-4141

    15 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81408030

MLSListings

APN: 054-251-71-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

118 Via Novella, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 118 Via Novella, Aptos, CA 95003 since 14 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,271,571, approximately $738 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 118 Via Novella 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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