NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,382,000 - $2,730,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,450 Sq Ft
$745/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Marble Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of January 2013

CONTEMPORARY MODERNIST BEAUTY SKY & OCEAN VISTAS FROM MOST ROOMS, HIGH CEILINGS, Rooms encased in glass . Gallery bonus room cantilevered off the staircase.Sophisticated open space.Drive on Dolphin and look up to back of home to experience its glass architecture 4 bds, 3 1/2 Bath, 6 burner gas prof range. Home is perfect for entertaining yet separate private third floor creates chamber for quiet.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Charlene Sawe

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01157733 Listed on: 07/20/2012

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Renter's Agent

Charlene Sawe

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01157733 Listed on: 07/20/2012

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2006

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,450 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Uncovered Courtyard

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

  • Security Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $8,000
  • Property Available on 9/1/12
  • Rent includes association fees, sewer, gardener
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2006

Lot Details

7,187 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available: 09/01/2012
  • Lease Term Minimum: 12
  • Lease Terms: Move-In Checklist Req'd, Short Term Considered, Credit Check Fee Req'd
  • Lease Information: Move-In Checklist Reqd, Short Term Considered, Credit Check Fee Req'd
  • Minimum Lease Months: 12
  • Rent Closed Price: 5300
  • Rent Includes: Association Fees, Sewer, Gardener
  • Rent List Price: 5400
  • Security Deposit: 8000

Listing Details

  • Zoning: 4
  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Restrictions: Pets - Number Restrictions, Pets - Size Restrictions, Pets - Submit Request
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3450
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2006

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes, Living Room, Wood Burning, Dual See Thru
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerators - 2+
  • Living Sq Ft: 3450
  • Security: Security Gate, Security Service
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer, In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Tub With Jets, Showers Over Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Ocean, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Front Yard, Courtyard Uncovered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sustainable Deck Materials, Fenced

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Levels In Unit: 3

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Lot Location: Court
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7400.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7400.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7400.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7400.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,570,404

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
Outstanding Balance
$285,133
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$2,285,271

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2003
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
$812,500
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2002
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
$264,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2002
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
$264,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
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
$1,250,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
-- --
-- Santa Cruz Title Company
-- Santa Cruz Title Company
$440,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $650,000
Previous Owner $812,500
Previous Owner $264,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/02/2013 01/02/13 Rented $5,300 +6.0% --
09/22/2012 09/22/12 Under Contract -- -- --
07/20/2012 07/20/12 For Rent $5,000 -- --
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 $20,183 $1,777,249 $995,260 $781,989
2023 $19,822 $1,708,236 $956,613 $751,623
2022 $19,435 $1,674,742 $937,856 $736,886
2021 $18,982 $1,641,903 $919,466 $722,437
2020 $18,680 $1,625,067 $910,038 $715,029
2019 $18,353 $1,593,203 $892,194 $701,009
2018 $17,872 $1,561,964 $874,700 $687,264
2017 $17,724 $1,531,336 $857,549 $673,787
2016 $17,269 $1,501,309 $840,734 $660,575
2015 $17,170 $1,478,758 $828,105 $650,653
2014 $16,783 $1,449,792 $811,884 $637,908
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2013

    Charlene Sawe

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81227309

MLSListings

APN: 053-181-29-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

251 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

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