NOT LISTED FOR SALE

192 Zanzibar Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,776,000 - $3,330,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,102 Sq Ft
$979/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2021

Last sale price $2,700,000 $870 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,626/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2021

Welcome to this meticulously maintained and finely crafted showcase home in Santa Cruz Countys most exclusive gated community- Seascape Uplands. The sweeping vistas and unobstructed Monterey Bay views are breathtaking. This rare two-level estate is a stunning example of expert craftsmanship and thoughtful design. It offers 3,102 SQ FT of lavish, livable luxury. Features include 3 en-suite upstairs bedrooms, a luxurious master suite with Pacific Ocean views, jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom. Formal dining and custom cabinetry in the living room and office den. All essential living on ground floor centered around an impressive chefs kitchen with Viking stainless steel appliances. Designed for family and entertaining, you can soak in the hot tub on your deck & expansive outdoor kitchen/BBQ area or cozy up around your fire pit. This house awaits the most discerning buyer offering the perfect indoor/outdoor lifestyle with professionally, lush landscaped low-maintenance grounds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Kissing

David Lyng Real Estate License #02118394 Listed on: 09/29/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny Alvarez

David Lyng Real Estate License #01237892

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2002

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $212 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Garden
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,102 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fire Pit
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance - common area, security service
  • De Camara Homeowners Association
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$212 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions, Parking Restrictions, Pets - Allowed
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3102
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3102
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Travertine
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Granite, Half On Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt, Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced, Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Pool: Spa - Above Ground, Spa - Cover, Spa - Fenced, Spa - Jetted
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Workshop In Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Seascape Uplands
  • HOA Fees: 212
  • HOA Documents: Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area, Security Service
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: De Camara Homeowners Association

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.1700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7405.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7405.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
Mccarthy Heather and Carlson Heather Mccarthy
Bought by
Guan Tao and Wang Rong
Seller's Agent
Sara Kissing
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Danny Alvarez
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$2,500,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
8%
Current Estimated Value
$3,037,829

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$337,829
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,354,580
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,683,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2017
Sold by
Carlson Dennis
Bought by
Carlson Dennis R and Dennis R Carlson Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$589,200
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2015
Sold by
Carlson Dennis R and Carlson Living Trust
Bought by
Carlson Dennis R and Dennis R Carlson Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2011
Sold by
Carlson Dennis
Bought by
Carlson Dennis R and The Carlson Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$690,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2009
Sold by
Carlson Dennis R and Carlson Living Trust
Bought by
Carlson Dennis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2007
Sold by
Carlson Dennis R and Carlson Melissa
Bought by
Carlson Dennis R and Carlson Melissa Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2005
Sold by
Carlson Dennis R
Bought by
Carlson Dennis R and Carlson Melissa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 1999
Sold by
Uplands Aptos L P
Bought by
Carlson Dennis Ray

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$321,750
Interest Rate
8.06%
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
Guan Tao $2,700,000 First American Title Company
Carlson Dennis R -- None Available
Carlson Dennis -- North American Title Co Inc
Carlson Dennis R -- None Available
Carlson Dennis R -- Fidelity National Title Co
Carlson Dennis -- Fidelity National Title Co
Carlson Dennis -- Old Republic Title Company
Carlson Dennis R -- Accommodation
Carlson Dennis R -- None Available
Carlson Dennis R -- --
Carlson Dennis Ray $495,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Guan Tao $1,500,000
Previous Owner Carlson Dennis $589,200
Previous Owner Carlson Dennis $690,000
Previous Owner Carlson Dennis $729,750
Previous Owner Carlson Dennis Ray $321,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/03/2021 11/03/21 Sold $2,700,000 +8.0% $870 / Sq Ft
10/04/2021 10/04/21 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2021 09/29/21 For Sale $2,500,000 -- $806 / 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 $31,665 $2,865,262 $2,120,294 $744,968
2023 $31,064 $2,754,000 $2,037,960 $716,040
2022 $15,179 $1,282,505 $730,578 $551,927
2021 $14,792 $1,257,358 $716,253 $541,105
2020 $14,553 $1,244,466 $708,909 $535,557
2019 $14,297 $1,220,065 $695,009 $525,056
2018 $13,919 $1,196,142 $681,381 $514,761
2017 $13,800 $1,172,686 $668,020 $504,666
2016 $13,449 $1,149,693 $654,922 $494,771
2015 $13,357 $1,132,423 $645,084 $487,339
2014 $13,053 $1,110,241 $632,448 $477,793
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sara Kissing

    David Lyng Real Estate

  • Danny Alvarez

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Danny Alvarez

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 818-4181

    3 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Danny Alvarez
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81864687

MLSListings

APN: 053-171-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

192 Zanzibar Dr, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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