NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,252,943 - $2,515,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,915 Sq Ft
$824/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2015

Last sale price $1,475,000 $506 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,210/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Marble Flooring
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of July 2015

This artistic home overlooks the Bay in a private community. Floor to ceiling fireplace in an open-air, spacious living room with lots of natural light. Dual sliders lead to a large deck with huge 180 degree ocean views. Kitchen adorned with granite counter tops, fir cabinets ,automatic blinds, a warming drawer and gas stove top. Master bed has a double doors, inset lighting, tall ceilings, and a priv. deck. Master bath has granite dual sinks, marble floors & shower. Extra space with a 1500 sq ft basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Bacorn

David Lyng Real Estate License #01884101 Listed on: 04/16/2015

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike O'Boy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01225575

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 7,187 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,915 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Fire Sprinkler System
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening
  • Uplands Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-181-24-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2915
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Hookups - Gas, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 2915
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Special
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Sprinklers - Auto

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 150
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening
  • H O A Name Text: Uplands
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down, Views
  • Parcel Number: 053-181-24-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1650
  • 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: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Basement

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2015
Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Oswalt Tom F and Sirref Trust
Bought by
Wilcox Ronald and Krumhorn Allison
Seller's Agent
Joshua Bacorn
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mike O'Boy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,680,000
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$205,000
-12.2%
Current Estimated Value
$2,402,236

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$927,236
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Outstanding Balance
$485,114
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,917,122

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2007
Sold by
Oswalt Tom
Bought by
Oswalt Tom F and Sirref Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2004
Sold by
Riordan Patrick M
Bought by
Oswalt Tom and Oswalt Emily

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$875,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2002
Sold by
Lattanzio Frederic L and Frederick L Lattanzio Living T
Bought by
Riordan Patrick M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2002
Sold by
Lattanzio Frederic L
Bought by
Lattanzio Frederic L and Frederic L Lattanzio Living Tr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2002
Sold by
Lattanzio Frederic L
Bought by
Lattanzio Frederic L and Frederic L Lattanzio Living Tr

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2000
Sold by
Lattanzio Fred
Bought by
Lattanzio Frederic L and Frederic L Lattanzio Living Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2000
Sold by
Uplands Aptos L P
Bought by
Lattanzio Fred

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$588,000
Interest Rate
8.14%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Wilcox Ronald $1,475,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Oswalt Tom F -- None Available
Oswalt Tom $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Riordan Patrick M $1,299,000 First American Title Co
Lattanzio Frederic L -- First American Title Co
Lattanzio Frederic L -- First American Title Co
Lattanzio Frederic L -- First American Title Co
Lattanzio Frederic L -- First American Title Co
Lattanzio Frederic L -- --
Lattanzio Fred $290,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilcox Ronald $625,000
Previous Owner Oswalt Tom $875,000
Previous Owner Riordan Patrick M $650,000
Previous Owner Lattanzio Frederic L $150,000
Previous Owner Lattanzio Frederic L $650,000
Previous Owner Lattanzio Fred $588,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2015 07/01/15 Sold $1,475,000 +6.9% $506 / Sq Ft
05/27/2015 05/27/15 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2015 05/19/15 Price Changed $1,380,000 -17.9% $473 / Sq Ft
04/16/2015 04/16/15 For Sale $1,680,000 -- $576 / 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 $19,778 $1,746,102 $1,047,661 $698,441
2023 $19,422 $1,678,298 $1,006,979 $671,319
2022 $19,040 $1,645,390 $987,234 $658,156
2021 $18,592 $1,613,128 $967,877 $645,251
2020 $18,295 $1,596,587 $957,952 $638,635
2019 $17,974 $1,565,282 $939,169 $626,113
2018 $17,500 $1,534,590 $920,754 $613,836
2017 $17,354 $1,504,500 $902,700 $601,800
2016 $16,908 $1,475,000 $885,000 $590,000
2015 $6,692 $527,093 $396,652 $130,441
2014 $6,533 $516,768 $388,882 $127,886
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Joshua Bacorn

    David Lyng Real Estate

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mike O'Boy

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81460277

MLSListings

APN: 053-181-24-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

231 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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