NOT LISTED FOR SALE

284 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,272,000 - $2,722,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,129 Sq Ft
$815/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 31, 2019

Last sale price $1,650,000 $527 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,671/month

182 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of October 2019

Escape to your peaceful retreat at 284 Ventana Way in the prestigious Uplands at Seascape. With an open floor plan and multiple outdoor dining areas, this property is wonderful for entertaining. You and your guests will enjoy ocean views from many rooms! The main living level features open kitchen and family room, formal dining room, and master suite. The home boasts 2 gas fireplaces, separate living room, custom tile & lighting, vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, Wolf 6-burner range with commercial grade exhaust fan, breakfast bar, jetted tub, laundry room, central vac and abundant storage. Youll find restful gardens with year-round blooms and color, citrus trees and raised garden beds. The lawn, warm LED landscape lighting, and fenced back yard are ideal for games and parties. The Uplands provides a private, gated community surrounded by dedicated open space. This inviting property has easy access to beaches, freeway, shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Geneva Lawless

David Lyng Real Estate License #01475576 Listed on: 03/19/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Foxx

Terra Resources License #01426067

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,470

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

HOA Fees

  • $180 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,129 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area electricity, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area, maintenance - road, management fee
  • Seascape Uplands HOA
  • Built by The Uplands at Seascape
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-161-23-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,470

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$180 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Restrictions: Parking Restrictions
  • Age: 16
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3129
  • Complex Name: The Uplands at Seascape
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3129
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Inverted Floor Plan, Primary Suite / Retreat, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Tub with Jets, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Bay, Garden / Greenbelt, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 180
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee
  • H O A Name Text: Seascape Uplands HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-in Vacuum, Inverted Floor Plan, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 053-161-23-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1900
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8276.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8276.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2019
Closed on
Oct 29, 2019
Sold by
Schnell Martin J and Schnell Christine L
Bought by
Cuprill Moses E and Cuprill Melissa C
Seller's Agent
Geneva Lawless
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mark Foxx
Terra Resources
List Price
$1,784,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,000
-7.51%
Current Estimated Value
$2,549,812

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$899,812
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,485,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2013
Closed on
Dec 30, 2013
Sold by
Hodge Laura and Laura Hodge Revocable Trust
Bought by
Schnell 1991 Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Jim Hodge
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ron Schacher
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,363,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$62,000
-4.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.33%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2011
Sold by
Hodge James P and Hodge Laura
Bought by
Hodge Laura and Laura Hodge Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2005
Sold by
Xci Properties Inc
Bought by
Hodge James P and Hodge Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Hodge Laura and Hodge James P
Bought by
Hodge James P and Hodge Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2004
Sold by
Gera Bob and Gera Ane
Bought by
Xsi Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2001
Sold by
Ghayyem Khalaf and Ghayyem Sakineh
Bought by
Gera Bob and Gera Ane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2000
Sold by
Cheney Michael Scott and Cheney Viviane
Bought by
Ghayyem Khalaf and Ghayyem Sakineh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,350
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1999
Sold by
Uplands Aptos L P
Bought by
Cheney Michael Scott and Cheney Viviane C
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
Cuprill Moses E $1,650,000 First American Title Company
Schnell 1991 Revocable Trust $1,363,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Hodge Laura -- None Available
Hodge James P $1,487,000 --
Hodge James P -- --
Xsi Properties Inc -- First American Title Co
Gera Bob $366,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Ghayyem Khalaf $559,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cheney Michael Scott $260,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cuprill Moses E $1,500,000
Closed Cuprill Moses E $1,485,000
Previous Owner Schnell Martin J $655,000
Previous Owner Schnell 1991 Revocable Trust $625,000
Previous Owner Hodge James P $250,000
Previous Owner Hodge James P $100,000
Previous Owner Hodge James P $525,000
Previous Owner Ghayyem Khalaf $363,350
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $1,650,000 -1.5% $527 / Sq Ft
09/18/2019 09/18/19 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Price Changed $1,675,000 -1.4% $535 / Sq Ft
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Price Changed $1,699,000 -3.2% $543 / Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Price Changed $1,755,000 -1.6% $561 / Sq Ft
03/19/2019 03/19/19 For Sale $1,784,000 +30.9% $570 / Sq Ft
01/03/2014 01/03/14 Sold $1,363,000 -4.4% $436 / Sq Ft
12/04/2013 12/04/13 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2013 10/17/13 For Sale $1,425,000 -- $455 / 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 $20,470 $1,804,516 $1,046,619 $757,897
2023 $20,106 $1,734,445 $1,005,978 $728,467
2022 $19,714 $1,700,436 $986,253 $714,183
2021 $19,256 $1,667,094 $966,915 $700,179
2020 $18,951 $1,650,000 $957,000 $693,000
2019 $17,316 $1,497,825 $898,695 $599,130
2018 $16,861 $1,468,455 $881,073 $587,382
2017 $16,721 $1,439,662 $863,798 $575,864
2016 $16,293 $1,411,434 $846,861 $564,573
2015 $16,195 $1,390,233 $834,140 $556,093
2014 $14,372 $1,230,274 $676,652 $553,622
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Geneva Lawless

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Geneva Lawless

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 247-9891

    6 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Geneva Lawless
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  • Mark Foxx

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Mark Foxx

    Terra Resources

    (831) 234-7001

    7 Total Sales

    Mark Foxx
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jim Hodge

    Monterey Bay Properties

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ron Schacher

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81748317

MLSListings

APN: 053-161-23-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

284 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 284 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA 95003 since 19 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $2,549,812, approximately $814 per square foot. This property was built in 2003. 284 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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