NOT LISTED FOR SALE

125 Sonata Ln Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,648,000 - $2,015,082

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,710 Sq Ft
$673/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2015

Last sale price $1,070,000 $395 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,582/month

258 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Forest View
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2015

NEW PRICE!!! Modern Masterpiece on a private cul de sac in Aptos. Zen-like quality and timeless design epitomizes the modern aesthetic. Natural light throughout illuminates the open floor plan, frames beautiful views of the property and provides seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces. Whitewashed white oak floors flow throughout the 3 bedroom, 3 bath home that is primarily on 1 level. A private guest suite is on the upper level. Oversized attached 2 car garage and workspace, central AC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clint Hufford

Hoyt & Hufford License #01378091 Listed on: 02/27/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Erika Reid

Bailey Properties License #01446351

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 1.18 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R-1-20

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,710 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Separate Meters
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 044-311-03-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Modern / High Tech
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2710
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Zoning Description: R-1-20
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Island, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2710
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Courtyard, Deck, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped
  • Parcel Number: 044-311-03-000
  • Lot Acres: 1.1800
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 51401.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 51401.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site

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
Jul 29, 2020
Sold by
Mancarella Michael Dean and Mancarella Lisa Ann
Bought by
Mancarella Michael Dean and Mancarella Lisa Ann
Current Estimated Value
$1,823,771

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2015
Closed on
Dec 23, 2015
Sold by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige
Bought by
Mancarella Michael Dean and Mancarella Lisa Anne
Seller's Agent
Clint Hufford
Hoyt & Hufford
Buyer's Agent
Erika Reid
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,228,000
Sold Price
$1,070,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$158,000
-12.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$496,143
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,327,628

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2004
Sold by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige
Bought by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige
Bought by
Nix Paige and Nix Len E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2002
Sold by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige
Bought by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$318,000
Interest Rate
6.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2001
Sold by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige
Bought by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1995
Sold by
Comerica Bank California
Bought by
Nix Len E and Nix Paige E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
9.21%
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
Mancarella Michael Dean -- None Available
Mancarella Michael Dean $1,070,000 First American Title Company
Nix Len E -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Nix Paige -- Multiple
Nix Len E -- First American Title Co
Nix Len E -- First American Title Co
Nix Len E -- --
Nix Len E $120,000 Santa Cruz Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mancarella Michael Dean $625,500
Previous Owner Nix Paige $315,000
Previous Owner Nix Len E $318,000
Previous Owner Nix Len E $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/29/2015 12/29/15 Sold $1,070,000 -2.3% $395 / Sq Ft
11/12/2015 11/12/15 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Price Changed $1,095,000 -7.1% $404 / Sq Ft
09/05/2015 09/05/15 Price Changed $1,179,000 -4.0% $435 / Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 For Sale $1,228,000 -- $453 / 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
2025 $13,679 $1,266,663 $759,998 $506,665
2023 $13,471 $1,217,478 $730,487 $486,991
2022 $13,246 $1,193,605 $716,163 $477,442
2021 $12,968 $1,170,202 $702,121 $468,081
2020 $12,777 $1,158,202 $694,921 $463,281
2019 $12,560 $1,135,493 $681,296 $454,197
2018 $12,247 $1,113,228 $667,937 $445,291
2017 $12,159 $1,091,400 $654,840 $436,560
2016 $11,841 $1,070,000 $642,000 $428,000
2015 $5,678 $507,583 $181,267 $326,316
2014 $5,557 $497,640 $177,716 $319,924
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Clint Hufford

    Hoyt & Hufford

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  • Erika Reid

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Erika Reid

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 212-0240

    3 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Erika Reid
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81468960

MLSListings

APN: 044-311-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

125 Sonata Ln, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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