NOT LISTED FOR SALE

247 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,314,200 - $3,327,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,217 Sq Ft
$859/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2013

Last sale price $1,339,000 $416 Per Sq Ft

Est. 106% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,875/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2013

Spectacular Tuscan custom home in prestigious gated Uplands. Ocean views, gorgeous sunsets and short walk to beach and resort. Professional chef's kitchen with spacious island, commercial grade fridge and range, stainless steel appliances, and marble counters. Every attention to detail-hardwood and stone floors, shower/steam sauna, recessed lighting, crown molding, outdoor pizza oven, and more..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Zahraie

Affinity Enterprises, Inc License #01073169 Listed on: 02/18/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Vinicius Brasil

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01419311

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,217 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Sustainable

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Uplands At Seascape Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-181-028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 416.23
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3217
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 973
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Thomas Bros Page: 973
  • Thomas Brothers: H5
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Trash Compactor, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 3217
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Sustainable Materials, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Ocean, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 053-181-028
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 416.23
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7275.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7275.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7275.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7275.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

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
Nov 13, 2017
Sold by
Dickson Regina Arlene and Dickson Ronald Thomas
Bought by
Dickson Regina Arlene and Dickson Ronald Thomas
Current Estimated Value
$2,763,300

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2013
Closed on
Mar 15, 2013
Sold by
Dickson Regina Arlene and Dickson Ronald Thomas
Bought by
Dickson Regina Arlene and Dickson Ronald Thomas
Seller's Agent
Jeff Zahraie
Affinity Enterprises, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Vinicius Brasil
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,339,000
Sold Price
$1,339,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.81%
Original Mortgage
$789,000
Outstanding Balance
$555,513
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,207,787

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Hennessy Lloyd Earl and Hennessey Randee Renee
Bought by
Mccahill Kevin E and Mccahill Cynthia H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2009
Sold by
Hennessy Lloyd Earl and Hennessy Randee Renee
Bought by
Hennessy Lloyd Earl and Hennessy Randee Renee

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
5.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2005
Sold by
Hennessy Lloyd E and Hennessy Randee R
Bought by
Hennessy Lloyd Earl and Hennessy Randee Renee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2005
Sold by
Smith Dana and Smith Yvette
Bought by
Hennessy Lloyd E and Hennessy Randee R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2000
Sold by
Uplands Aptos Lp
Bought by
Smith Dana and Smith Yvette

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
8.38%
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
Dickson Regina Arlene -- None Available
Dickson Regina Arlene -- None Available
Dickson Ronald Thomas $1,339,000 Chicago Title Company
Mccahill Kevin E $1,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hennessy Lloyd Earl -- Accommodation
Hennessy Lloyd Earl -- Western Resources Title
Hennessy Lloyd Earl -- First American Title Co
Hennessy Lloyd E $1,425,000 First American Title Co
Smith Dana $320,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dickson Ronald Thomas $789,000
Previous Owner Mccahill Kevin E $600,000
Previous Owner Hennessy Lloyd Earl $625,500
Previous Owner Hennessy Lloyd E $675,000
Previous Owner Smith Dana $224,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/29/2013 03/29/13 Sold $1,339,000 0.0% $416 / Sq Ft
02/27/2013 02/27/13 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2013 02/18/13 For Sale $1,339,000 -- $416 / 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 $18,828 $1,648,883 $989,453 $659,430
2023 $18,487 $1,584,856 $951,032 $633,824
2022 $18,122 $1,553,780 $932,384 $621,396
2021 $17,690 $1,523,314 $914,102 $609,212
2020 $17,407 $1,507,694 $904,729 $602,965
2019 $17,102 $1,478,131 $886,989 $591,142
2018 $16,653 $1,449,148 $869,597 $579,551
2017 $16,514 $1,420,734 $852,547 $568,187
2016 $16,091 $1,392,876 $835,830 $557,046
2015 $15,994 $1,371,954 $823,275 $548,679
2014 $15,633 $1,345,079 $807,148 $537,931
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeff Zahraie

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jeff Zahraie

    Affinity Enterprises, Inc

    (408) 482-5569

    4 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Jeff Zahraie
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Vinicius Brasil

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81304889

MLSListings

APN: 053-181-28-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

247 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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