NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Via Trinita Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,776,258 - $1,943,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,921 Sq Ft
$964/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 27, 2012

Last sale price $699,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 165% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,186/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2012

Charming home has new interior and exterior paint and carpet. Many floors are hardwood. Trex decking in front and rear facing greenbelts. Reverse floor plan with master bedroom and deck upstairs. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths down. One bedroom has a wall removed and currently used as a den.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Yost

Compass License #00758189 Listed on: 04/20/2012

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Caren Spencer

Monterey Bay Properties License #00879602

Monterey Bay Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,446

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,921 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-601-033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,446

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 35
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 363.87
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1921
  • Map Book Page: 994
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 994
  • Thomas Brothers: D4
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 1921
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom, Inverted Floor Plan
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Rio del Mar Elementary
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Elementary School: 815
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 054-601-033
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 379.49
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5662.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5662.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5662.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5662.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Skylight

Multi Family

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

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
Nov 16, 2020
Sold by
Stearn Edward P and Stearn Barbara Bentley
Bought by
Stearn Edward P and Stearn Barbara Bentley
Total Days on Market
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,851,565

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$477,500
Outstanding Balance
$430,683
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,353,542

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2016
Sold by
Stearns Edward P and Stearn Barbara
Bought by
Stearn Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 20, 2012
Closed on
Jun 25, 2012
Sold by
Pressesky Andrew J and Pressesky Mary H
Bought by
Stearn Edward P and Stearn Barbara
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Yost
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Caren Spencer
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$699,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%
Original Mortgage
$559,200
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1996
Sold by
Pressesky Andrew J and Pressesky Mary H
Bought by
Pressesky Andrew J and Pressesky Mary H
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
Stearn Edward P -- Old Republic Title Company
Stearn Edward P -- Old Republic Title Company
Stearn Family Trust -- None Available
Stearn Edward P $699,000 Old Republic Title Company
Pressesky Andrew J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stearn Edward P $477,500
Closed Stearn Edward P $559,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2012 06/27/12 Sold $699,000 -4.1% $364 / Sq Ft
05/25/2012 05/25/12 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2012 04/20/12 For Sale $729,000 -- $379 / 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 $10,446 $843,891 $506,335 $337,556
2022 $10,218 $827,345 $496,407 $330,938
2021 $9,908 $811,122 $486,673 $324,449
2020 $9,742 $802,805 $481,683 $321,122
2019 $9,569 $787,063 $472,238 $314,825
2018 $9,310 $771,631 $462,979 $308,652
2017 $9,224 $756,500 $453,900 $302,600
2016 $8,995 $741,667 $445,000 $296,667
2015 $8,910 $730,527 $438,316 $292,211
2014 $8,702 $716,217 $429,730 $286,487
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Suzanne Yost

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Suzanne Yost

    Compass

    (831) 818-0413

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

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  • Caren Spencer

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Caren Spencer

    Monterey Bay Properties

    (831) 251-1112

    6 in this area

    53 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81214681

MLSListings

APN: 054-601-33-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

197 Via Trinita, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 197 Via Trinita, Aptos, CA 95003 since 20 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,851,565, approximately $963 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 197 Via Trinita 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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