NOT LISTED FOR SALE

181 Via Trinita Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,377,589 - $2,502,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,041 Sq Ft
$804/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2018

Last sale price $1,579,000 $519 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,568/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of July 2018

Turn Key Seascape stunning 5 bedroom custom built home with impeccable craftsmanship, attention to detail. This executive home with flexible floorplan as it could be a 3 bedroom, office and extra upstairs gaming room - family room, that includes 3 fireplaces and exquisite wood floors throughout the home.Gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets, pantry, granite counter tops, commercial grade range, two refrigerators, 2 Dishwashers, Wine refrigerator and spacious Island round off this expansive kitchen. Includes central vacuum system, french drain system the keeps the home bone dry. Ocean peak, walk to beach with endless miles of coastline as well as Greenbelt, restaurants and shops. Amazing Rio Del Mar school. Fruit trees: Plum, Fig, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Guy Chanda

Mid-Coast Investments License #01304412 Listed on: 04/17/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,373

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 6,142 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

HOA Fees

  • $75 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,041 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entertainment System
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance - common area
  • Seascape Greens Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-601-31-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,373

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$75 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3041
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3041
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 75
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Seascape Greens
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 054-601-31-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1410
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6142.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6142.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: 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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2018
Closed on
Jun 27, 2018
Sold by
Fitch James and Zeltser Fitch Alla
Bought by
Somers Scott Matthew and Somers Karissa N
Seller's Agent
Guy Chanda
Mid-Coast Investments
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$1,590,000
Sold Price
$1,579,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-0.69%
Current Estimated Value
$2,444,397

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$865,397
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,263,200
Outstanding Balance
$1,097,172
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,347,225

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Rosa Properties & Development Inc
Bought by
Fitch James and Zeltser Fitch Alla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2003
Sold by
Bettencourt Mary A
Bought by
Rosa Properties & Development Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2002
Sold by
Rosa Tony
Bought by
Bettencourt Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$568,500
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Somers Scott Matthew $1,579,000 Old Republic Title Company
Fitch James $925,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Rosa Properties & Development Inc -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Bettencourt Mary A -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Bettencourt Mary A $395,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Somers Scott Matthew $1,263,200
Previous Owner Fitch James $550,000
Previous Owner Bettencourt Mary A $568,500
Closed Bettencourt Mary A $208,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Sold $1,579,000 0.0% $519 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2018 04/17/18 Off Market $1,579,000 -- --
04/17/2018 04/17/18 For Sale $1,590,000 -- $523 / 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 $20,373 $1,790,120 $1,144,913 $645,207
2023 $20,011 $1,720,607 $1,100,455 $620,152
2022 $19,328 $1,659,811 $1,078,877 $580,934
2021 $18,877 $1,627,266 $1,057,723 $569,543
2020 $18,578 $1,610,580 $1,046,877 $563,703
2019 $18,253 $1,579,000 $1,026,350 $552,650
2018 $13,354 $1,145,858 $562,308 $583,550
2017 $13,239 $1,123,390 $551,282 $572,108
2016 $12,903 $1,101,362 $540,472 $560,890
2015 $12,810 $1,084,818 $532,354 $552,464
2014 $12,518 $1,063,568 $521,926 $541,642
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Guy Chanda

    Mid-Coast Investments

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81696825

MLSListings

APN: 054-601-31-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

181 Via Trinita, Aptos, CA

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