NOT LISTED FOR SALE

304 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,674,058 - $3,112,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,866 Sq Ft
$985/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 19, 2022

Last sale price $3,250,000 $1,134 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,802/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wine Cellar
  • Radiant Floor
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2022

On the crest of where land & sea meet the sky sits this spectacular Seascape Uplands estate, where every room savors a view. The front of the house faces west, & invites tremendous ocean vistas to drift into the living space, kitchen, & primary bedroom. The kitchen boasts custom cabinets, two dishwashers, two sinks, a wine fridge, & generous skylights. The primary suite also has stellar ocean views & an en-suite, lavishly appointed with heated floors, double sinks, a large skylight, & a cedar walk-in closet. The luxe continues in the guest suite, which features a spa-like steam shower. The entire home surrounds a gorgeously landscaped courtyard, which faces an oak-studded hillside & gives nearly every room access to the hot tub, fire ring, & hidden speakeasy-esque wine cellar. Out front, private walking trails wind through the Uplands for more ocean views. Though you're mere minutes from Aptos shops, restaurants, & the ocean, here, you can enjoy a serene sanctuary all your own.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Strock

eXp Realty of California Inc License #70010201 Listed on: 03/17/2022

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Kindig

David Lyng Real Estate License #01290054

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $212 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,866 Sq Ft Home
  • Entertainment System
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area electricity, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area
  • Uplands Of Seascape Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$212 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2866
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Insert
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Warming Drawer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2866
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower And Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fire Pit
  • Pool: Spa / Hot Tub

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 212
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Uplands of Seascape

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.3070
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13373.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13373.00

Green Features

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

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2022
Closed on
Apr 12, 2022
Sold by
James C Emerson Trust
Bought by
Rea Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Ben Strock
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Kindig
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$2,895,000
Sold Price
$3,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$355,000
12.26%
Current Estimated Value
$2,821,765

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$428,235
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Emerson James C
Bought by
Emerson James C and The James C Emareson Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2018
Sold by
Emerson James C
Bought by
Emerson James C and James C Emerson Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$786,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Emerson James C
Bought by
Emerson James C and The James C Emerson Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2013
Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Lynch Frank H and Lynch Marcie Lynn
Bought by
Emerson James C
Seller's Agent
Grady Jackson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Grenyo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,649,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2011
Sold by
Lynch Frank H and Lynch Marcie Lynn
Bought by
Lynch Frank H and Lynch Marcie Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$716,325
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2009
Sold by
Lynch Frank H and Lynch Marcie Lynn
Bought by
Lynch Frank H and Lynch Marcie Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2003
Sold by
Osterman James W and Osterman Willine S
Bought by
Lynch Frank H and Lynch Marcie Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1999
Sold by
Uplands Aptos L P
Bought by
Osterman James W and Osterman Willine S
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
Rea Living Trust $3,250,000 Old Republic Title
Emerson James C -- First American Title Company
Emerson James C -- First American Title Company
Emerson James C -- First American Title Company
Emerson James C -- First American Title Company
Emerson James C -- None Available
Emerson James C $1,649,000 Old Republic Title Company
Emerson James C -- Old Republic Title Company
Lynch Frank H -- Orange Coast Title
Lynch Frank H -- Orange Coast Title
Lynch Frank H -- Orange Coast Title
Lynch Frank H -- Orange Coast Title
Lynch Frank H $545,000 Old Republic Title Company
Osterman James W $350,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Emerson James C $765,600
Previous Owner Emerson James C $786,000
Previous Owner Emerson James C $850,000
Previous Owner Lynch Frank H $716,325
Previous Owner Lynch Frank H $729,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/19/2022 04/19/22 Sold $3,250,000 +12.3% $1,134 / Sq Ft
03/19/2022 03/19/22 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2022 03/17/22 For Sale $2,895,000 +75.6% $1,010 / Sq Ft
10/21/2013 10/21/13 Sold $1,649,000 0.0% $569 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2013 07/30/13 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $569 / 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 $11,238 $929,752 $715,909 $213,843
2023 $11,006 $893,648 $688,109 $205,539
2022 $21,932 $1,904,857 $1,333,400 $571,457
2021 $21,440 $1,867,507 $1,307,255 $560,252
2020 $21,102 $1,848,357 $1,293,850 $554,507
2019 $20,733 $1,812,116 $1,268,481 $543,635
2018 $20,191 $1,776,584 $1,243,609 $532,975
2017 $20,027 $1,741,749 $1,219,224 $522,525
2016 $19,511 $1,707,597 $1,195,318 $512,279
2015 $19,407 $1,681,947 $1,177,363 $504,584
2014 $18,972 $1,649,000 $1,154,300 $494,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ben Strock

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Ben Strock

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (831) 247-0922

    69 in this area

    372 Total Sales

    Ben Strock
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Patricia Kindig

    David Lyng Real Estate

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Grady Jackson

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Laura Grenyo

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Laura Grenyo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 252-0168

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Laura Grenyo
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81881835

MLSListings

APN: 053-161-28-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

304 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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