NOT LISTED FOR SALE

184 Zanzibar Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,143,000 - $3,431,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,821 Sq Ft
$867/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 27, 2014

Last sale price $2,000,000 $523 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,060 / mo

290 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2014

Stunning Mediterranean Luxury Style. Awesome ocean & nature preserve views. Dramatic tumbled marble entry with gracious curved stairway. Incredible open floor plan for family living & entertainment. Romantic master bedroom with fireplace. En-suites, marble,hardwood,stainless steel,granite counters in chef's dream kitchen,two stone balconies for morning sun and ocean viewing.Private gated street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Dexel

Alain Pinel Realtors License #00989349 Listed on: 06/25/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Misty Ewald

Santa Cruz Estates License #01240014

Santa Cruz Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Tile Roof
  • Clay Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,821 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Storage Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-171-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

9,845 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 523.42
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3821
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: E7
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Gas Log, Dual See Thru, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 3821
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Clay, Tile
  • View: Bay, Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stone, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Tandem Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Gas - Natural, Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Wet Bar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 150
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 053-171-006
  • Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 575.77
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9845.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 9845.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 9845.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9845.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Walls Insulated, Caulked/Sealed, Insulated Water Heater, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,313,060

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2013
Closed on
May 15, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tom Dexel
Alain Pinel Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Misty Ewald
Santa Cruz Estates
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$811,538
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,501,522

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,679,300
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,000
Interest Rate
7.77%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$2,000,000 First American Title Company
$2,399,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
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-- --
-- --
$850,000 --
-- --
$430,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,100,000
Previous Owner $1,679,300
Previous Owner $505,000
Previous Owner $502,560
Previous Owner $301,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Sold $2,000,000 -9.1% $523 / Sq Ft
04/11/2014 04/11/14 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2013 06/25/13 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $576 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $27,226 $2,451,727 $1,471,036 $980,691
2023 $26,762 $2,356,524 $1,413,914 $942,610
2022 $26,332 $2,310,317 $1,386,190 $924,127
2021 $25,771 $2,265,017 $1,359,010 $906,007
2020 $25,368 $2,241,792 $1,345,075 $896,717
2019 $24,926 $2,197,835 $1,318,701 $879,134
2018 $24,277 $2,154,740 $1,292,844 $861,896
2017 $24,083 $2,112,492 $1,267,495 $844,997
2016 $23,459 $2,071,070 $1,242,642 $828,428
2015 $23,348 $2,039,960 $1,223,976 $815,984
2014 $23,946 $2,101,754 $1,261,055 $840,699
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tom Dexel

    Alain Pinel Realtors

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Misty Ewald

    Santa Cruz Estates

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81322668

MLSListings

APN: 053-171-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

184 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA

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