NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Via Medici Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,533,000 - $1,987,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,096 Sq Ft
$839/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2020

Last sale price $1,030,000 $491 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,410/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Open to Family Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of July 2020

159 Via Medici is the perfect Santa Cruz beach home. It has beautiful vaulted ceilings, great indoor/outdoor living spaces with decks and a spacious backyard. This home is great for entertaining with an open floor plan and a built in bar. The Master suite is upstairs on the main level, with the living space, which makes for great separation from the rest of the home. The 2 downstairs bedrooms are generously sized and have such charm a delight. The downstairs bathroom leads to the backyard which would be the perfect spot to enjoy playing outside, entertaining or enjoying an outdoor BBQ! This spacious home is just over 2000 square feet, 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a grand 2 car attached garage. The charm, beauty and uniqueness of this Santa Cruz Beach Home will take your breath away. 159 Via Medici, right here in Aptos, in the Seascape neighborhood, is the the Santa Cruz Beach home that you have been searching for! Virtual Tour: https://youtu.be/sQbDOSTSF8A

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shemeika Fox

David Lyng Real Estate License #01479629 Listed on: 04/06/2020

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Foster

David Lyng Real Estate License #02085980

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,987

Year Built

  • 1978

Lot Details

  • 6,011

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,096 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Open to Family Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,987

Year Built

1978

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 42
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2096
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1978

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2096
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6011.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6011.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2020
Closed on
Jun 25, 2020
Sold by
Santa Cruz County Public Guardian
Bought by
Martin Christopher Lynn and Martin Catherine Krukar
Seller's Agent
Shemeika Fox
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Liz Foster
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-10.43%
Current Estimated Value
$1,757,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$727,652
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.12%
Original Mortgage
$58,400
Outstanding Balance
$52,359
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$1,690,498

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Thomas Irene B
Bought by
Thomas Irene B and Irene B Thomas Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1998
Sold by
Thomas Irene B
Bought by
Thomas Irene B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
7.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1994
Sold by
Mcglynn Mark H and Mcglynn Revocable Trust
Bought by
Thomas John P and Thomas Irene B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
9.08%
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
Martin Christopher Lynn $1,030,000 First American Title Company
Thomas Irene B -- None Available
Thomas Irene B -- First American Title Co
Thomas John P $335,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martin Christopher Lynn $58,400
Open Martin Christopher Lynn $765,600
Previous Owner Thomas Irene B $30,000
Previous Owner Thomas Irene B $227,150
Previous Owner Thomas John P $268,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Sold $1,030,000 -6.8% $491 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2020 05/11/20 Price Changed $1,104,999 -3.9% $527 / Sq Ft
04/06/2020 04/06/20 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $549 / 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 $12,987 $1,071,612 $696,548 $375,064
2022 $12,717 $1,050,600 $682,890 $367,710
2021 $12,369 $1,030,000 $669,500 $360,500
2020 $6,616 $514,529 $291,821 $222,708
2019 $6,497 $504,440 $286,099 $218,341
2018 $6,316 $494,549 $280,489 $214,060
2017 $6,252 $484,854 $274,991 $209,863
2016 $6,102 $475,347 $269,599 $205,748
2015 $6,022 $468,206 $265,549 $202,657
2014 $5,877 $459,034 $260,347 $198,687
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shemeika Fox

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Shemeika Fox

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 588-2334

    2 in this area

    120 Total Sales

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  • Liz Foster

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Liz Foster

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 429-5700

    7 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Liz Foster
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81788728

MLSListings

APN: 054-142-16-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

159 Via Medici, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 159 Via Medici, Aptos, CA 95003 since 06 April 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,757,652, approximately $838 per square foot. This property was built in 1978. 159 Via Medici 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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