NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,514,000 - $2,890,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,040 Sq Ft
$867/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2014

Last sale price $1,460,000 $480 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,021/month

87 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Marble Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2014

Fabulous ocean views unique home in renowned Seascape Uplands gated community.This light filled Mediterranean custom designed home is framed with sweeping ocean views from two large decks and it's open plan living areas, Chef's kitchen, Master suite and designer bath, w elevator from the oversized garage, & much more-this elegant home has been impeccably maintained and shows like new-welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lizabeth Morell

Bailey Properties License #01891765 Listed on: 03/31/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Jody Marasigan

Coldwell Banker One Source RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,945

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Foundation Moisture Barrier
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Seascpe Uplands Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-181-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,945

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Age: 10
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 480.26
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3040
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 33
  • Map Side Coordinate: 9
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 33
  • Thomas Brothers: F9
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 3040
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets, Dual Flush Toilet

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Foundation Moisture Barrier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tile, Concrete
  • View: Bay, Local/Neighborhood, Ocean, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Elevator(s)/Lift(s), Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 150
  • H O A Name Text: Seascpe Uplands
  • H O A Exist: Yes

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 - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 053-181-005
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 486.84
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8015.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8015.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8015.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8015.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

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
May 12, 2016
Sold by
Hennessy James A and Hennessy Deanne L
Bought by
James & Deanne Hennessy Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,635,350

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2014
Closed on
Jul 16, 2014
Sold by
Peng Zaoyuan
Bought by
Hennessy James A and Hennessy Deanne L
Seller's Agent
Lizabeth Morell
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jody Marasigan
Coldwell Banker One Source RE
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-5.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%
Original Mortgage
$1,168,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2013
Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Yang Yue
Bought by
Peng Zaoyuan
Seller's Agent
Kelley Trousdale
Santa Cruz Estates
Buyer's Agent
Lizabeth Morell
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-4.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.65%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2013
Closed on
Oct 23, 2013
Sold by
Burns Joe P and Burns Betty L
Bought by
Peng Zaoyuan
Seller's Agent
Kelley Trousdale
Santa Cruz Estates
Buyer's Agent
Lizabeth Morell
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-4.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2004
Sold by
Burns Paul and Burns Betty L
Bought by
Burns Joe P and Burns Betty L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2004
Sold by
Schmidt Bruce L and Schmidt Carol Pillsbury
Bought by
Burns Paul and Burns Betty L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2002
Sold by
Phillips John M
Bought by
Schmidt Bruce L and Schmidt Carol Pillsbury
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
James & Deanne Hennessy Trust -- None Available
Hennessy James A $1,460,000 Chicago Title Company
Peng Zaoyuan -- First American Title Company
Peng Zaoyuan $1,340,000 First American Title
Burns Joe P -- --
Burns Paul $1,315,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Schmidt Bruce L $431,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hennessy James A $1,000,000
Closed Hennessy James A $1,000,000
Closed Hennessy James A $1,168,000
Previous Owner Peng Zaoyuan $900,000
Previous Owner Burns Paul $1,000,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Bruce L $547,990
Previous Owner Phillips John M $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2014 07/25/14 Sold $1,460,000 -1.4% $480 / Sq Ft
06/26/2014 06/26/14 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Price Changed $1,480,000 -4.5% $487 / Sq Ft
03/31/2014 03/31/14 For Sale $1,550,000 +15.7% $510 / Sq Ft
11/05/2013 11/05/13 Sold $1,340,000 -4.2% $441 / Sq Ft
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2013 09/01/13 For Sale $1,399,000 +4.4% $460 / Sq Ft
09/01/2013 09/01/13 Off Market $1,340,000 -- --
07/09/2013 07/09/13 Price Changed $1,399,000 -10.0% $460 / Sq Ft
04/02/2013 04/02/13 For Sale $1,555,000 -- $512 / 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 $19,945 $1,754,702 $1,140,556 $614,146
2023 $19,587 $1,686,565 $1,096,267 $590,298
2022 $19,204 $1,653,495 $1,074,772 $578,723
2021 $18,755 $1,621,074 $1,053,698 $567,376
2020 $18,457 $1,604,451 $1,042,893 $561,558
2019 $18,133 $1,572,991 $1,022,444 $550,547
2018 $17,658 $1,542,149 $1,002,397 $539,752
2017 $17,512 $1,511,910 $982,741 $529,169
2016 $17,062 $1,482,265 $963,472 $518,793
2015 $16,963 $1,460,000 $949,000 $511,000
2014 $15,577 $1,340,000 $938,000 $402,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lizabeth Morell

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Lizabeth Morell

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 419-4856

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Lizabeth Morell
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Jody Marasigan

    Coldwell Banker One Source RE

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Kraig Constantino

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Kelley Trousdale

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Kelley Trousdale

    Santa Cruz Estates

    (831) 566-7070

    12 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Kelley Trousdale
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81410391

MLSListings

APN: 053-181-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

236 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 236 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003 since 31 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,635,350, approximately $866 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 236 Ventana Way 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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