NOT LISTED FOR SALE

198 Via Lantana Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,467,000 - $2,086,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,454 Sq Ft
$767/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2016

Last sale price $1,100,000 $448 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,710/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Garden View
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of November 2016

Versatile open floor plan allows for many uses - upstairs enjoy formal living and dining rooms complete with a private deck. Living room also includes a fireplace and windows galore. Eat-in kitchen with built-in desk area overlooks the backyard greenbelt. A master suite with a full bath and guest bath complete upper floor. Downstairs there are 3 guest bedrooms - one with it's own private patio; a full bath to be shared by guests and a large family room with a fireplace to enjoy on cool fall evenings. Open beam high ceilings throughout most of the home; plenty of windows bringing the outdoors in so you can take advantage of the greenbelt area located both in front and behind this home. Watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean and stroll along the local trails. Close to a local shopping area, golf, a resort, schools and a short distance to access Hwy 1 for ease in commuting. First time on market!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Aquila

Compass License #01143335 Listed on: 09/26/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Carlos Gutierrez

Bailey Properties License #01461866

Bailey Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,669

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,454 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Garden Views
  • Security Lights
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include maintenance - common area
  • Seascape Greens Association
  • Greenbelt

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-601-13-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,669

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 37
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2454
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2454
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Lights
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 74
  • HOA Amenities: Garden / Greenbelt / Trails
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Seascape Greens
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Inverted Floor Plan, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 054-601-13-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1400
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6098.40
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6098.40

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Rio del Mar Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2016
Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Merry Nir and Merry Linda C
Bought by
Merry Nir and Merry Linda C
Seller's Agent
Denise Aquila
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Carlos Gutierrez
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.35%
Current Estimated Value
$1,882,659

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$782,659
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2011
Sold by
Rutledge Rochelle D and Rochelle D Rutledge Revocable
Bought by
Rutledge Rochelle D and Rochelle D Rutledge Revocable

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2000
Sold by
Rutledge Rochelle D and Rochelle D Rutledge Trust Revo
Bought by
Merry Nir and Merry Linda C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Merry Nir -- None Available
Rutledge Rochelle D -- None Available
Merry Nir $1,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Merry Nir $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/16/2016 11/16/16 Sold $1,100,000 -4.3% $448 / Sq Ft
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2016 09/26/16 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $469 / 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 $14,669 $1,227,071 $736,243 $490,828
2022 $14,371 $1,203,010 $721,806 $481,204
2021 $13,997 $1,179,422 $707,653 $471,769
2020 $13,771 $1,167,329 $700,397 $466,932
2019 $13,530 $1,144,440 $686,664 $457,776
2018 $13,172 $1,122,000 $673,200 $448,800
2017 $13,059 $1,100,000 $660,000 $440,000
2016 $4,912 $365,790 $112,548 $253,242
2015 $4,834 $360,296 $110,858 $249,438
2014 $4,714 $353,238 $108,686 $244,552
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Denise Aquila

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Denise Aquila

    Compass

    (650) 740-8930

    20 Total Sales

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  • Carlos Gutierrez

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Carlos Gutierrez

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 345-9991

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81615365

MLSListings

APN: 054-601-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

198 Via Lantana, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 198 Via Lantana, Aptos, CA 95003 since 26 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,882,659, approximately $767 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 198 Via Lantana 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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