NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,259,000 - $2,566,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,849 Sq Ft
$851/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 30, 2015

Last sale price $1,475,000 $518 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,813 / mo

150 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Deck
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2015

Stunning New England Cape Cod style home w/ breathtaking ocean views in a private gated community***Inviting open floor plan w/ vaulted ceilings at front foyer leading you to a spacious combined living room, dining area and kitchen**Beautifully refinished hardwood floors**Kitchen features granite counters, center island w/ sink and stainless steel appliances**Fireplace(s) in living room and Master Bed**Expansive Brazilian hardwood deck for entertaining**Extra storage space, wine closet, hot house and spa***

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roger Cummings

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01203853 Listed on: 05/03/2015

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Suki Woodward

Bailey Properties License #00931453

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Hillside Location
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,849 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-181-22-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include maintenance - common area, management fee, reserves
  • The Uplands At Seascape Association
  • Built by The Uplands at Seascape
  • Greenbelt

Security

  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions, Pets - Allowed
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 62
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2849
  • Complex Name: The Uplands at Seascape
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Gas, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Living Sq Ft: 2849
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Ocean, Panoramic
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 150
  • HOA Amenities: Garden / Greenbelt / Trails
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, Reserves
  • H O A Name Text: The Uplands At Seascape
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Hillside, Views
  • Parcel Number: 053-181-22-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1700
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7187.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7187.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Hot House

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,423,210

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,228,045
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2015
Closed on
Nov 22, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Roger Cummings
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Suki Woodward
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,648,888
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$173,888
-10.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,278,407
Interest Rate
0.0376%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2001
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
$971,250
Interest Rate
0.0712%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2001
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
$971,250
Interest Rate
0.0712%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
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
-- Fidelity National Title
-- None Available
$1,475,000 North American Title Co Inc
-- None Available
-- --
$1,295,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
$280,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,228,045
Previous Owner $1,278,407
Previous Owner $971,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/30/2015 11/30/15 Sold $1,475,000 -6.3% $518 / Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2015 06/04/15 Price Changed $1,575,000 -4.5% $553 / Sq Ft
05/03/2015 05/03/15 For Sale $1,648,888 -- $579 / 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 $19,778 $1,746,102 $1,134,966 $611,136
2023 $19,422 $1,678,298 $1,090,894 $587,404
2022 $19,040 $1,645,391 $1,069,504 $575,887
2021 $18,592 $1,613,128 $1,048,533 $564,595
2020 $18,295 $1,596,588 $1,037,782 $558,806
2019 $17,974 $1,565,282 $1,017,433 $547,849
2018 $17,500 $1,534,591 $997,484 $537,107
2017 $17,354 $1,504,500 $977,925 $526,575
2016 $16,908 $1,475,000 $958,750 $516,250
2015 $14,866 $1,276,500 $699,301 $577,199
2014 $13,413 $1,366,703 $633,222 $733,481
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Roger Cummings

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Suki Woodward

    Bailey Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81463244

MLSListings

APN: 053-181-22-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

221 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

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