NOT LISTED FOR SALE

243 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,422,000 - $2,742,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,816 Sq Ft
$907/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 11, 2013

Last sale price $1,299,000 $461 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,402 / mo

105 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2013

Gated Seascape Uplands, Four Bedroom, Four Full Bath, 2,816 SQ.FT.; Single-Level Living on First Floor - Master Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Dining, Living Room, Two Full Baths; Downstairs - Three Large Bedrooms, Two Full Baths, Family Room, Laundry. Ocean & Greenbelt Views. New Carpet, Fresh Paint, Security System, Spacious Custom Backyard - Italian Tiles,Auto-Irrigation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Bates

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01799929 Listed on: 04/25/2013

Thunderbird Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Gloria Behman

Bailey Properties License #01483481

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Garden

Home Design

  • English Cottage Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,816 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Seascape Uplands Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-181-027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

7,231 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Country English
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 461.29
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2816
  • Map Book Page: 973
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Thomas Bros Page: 973
  • Thomas Brothers: H5
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2816
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Garden / Greenbelt, Ocean, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Enclosed Porch, Sprinklers - Auto, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stone, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Bay Window, Built-in Vacuum

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 053-181-027
  • Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 461.29
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7231.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7231.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7231.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7231.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2013
Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ruth Bates
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Behman
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,299,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,555,471

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,256,471
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0436%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2013
Closed on
Aug 27, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ruth Bates
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Behman
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,299,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
0.0436%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 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
$937,500
Interest Rate
0.0706%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 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
-- Accommodation
$1,299,000 Old Republic Title Company
$1,275,000 First American Title Co
$1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
$315,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $417,000
Previous Owner $937,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/11/2013 09/11/13 Sold $1,299,000 0.0% $461 / Sq Ft
08/08/2013 08/08/13 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2013 08/05/13 For Sale $1,299,000 0.0% $461 / Sq Ft
07/22/2013 07/22/13 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2013 07/18/13 Price Changed $1,299,000 -3.7% $461 / Sq Ft
07/04/2013 07/04/13 Price Changed $1,349,000 -0.8% $479 / Sq Ft
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Price Changed $1,360,000 -2.8% $483 / Sq Ft
05/27/2013 05/27/13 Price Changed $1,399,000 -6.7% $497 / Sq Ft
04/25/2013 04/25/13 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $532 / 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 $18,232 $1,592,397 $1,035,058 $557,339
2023 $17,899 $1,530,562 $994,865 $535,697
2022 $17,545 $1,500,551 $975,358 $525,193
2021 $17,121 $1,471,129 $956,234 $514,895
2020 $16,847 $1,456,044 $946,429 $509,615
2019 $16,552 $1,427,494 $927,871 $499,623
2018 $16,116 $1,399,504 $909,678 $489,826
2017 $15,982 $1,372,063 $891,841 $480,222
2016 $15,573 $1,345,160 $874,354 $470,806
2015 $15,476 $1,324,954 $861,220 $463,734
2014 $15,127 $1,299,000 $844,350 $454,650
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Ruth Bates

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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  • Gloria Behman

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Gloria Behman

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 588-0622

    18 Total Sales

    Gloria Behman
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81313690

MLSListings

APN: 053-181-27-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

243 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

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