NOT LISTED FOR SALE

403 Ventana Way Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,612,000 - $3,056,082

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,599 Sq Ft
$806/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 6, 2017

Last sale price $1,925,000 $535 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,649 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Media Room
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Marble Countertops

About This Home

As of January 2017

Expansive ocean views. Wonderful design and craftsmanship on a single level. Top of the hill location in gated community. What a spot! The top row in the Seascape Uplands with expansive ocean views across the bay. The design of the home takes full advantage of the setting with ocean views from the Kitchen, main living area, outdoor patio with wood fired pizza oven, master bedroom and master bathroom. Wonderful craftsmanship and many fine amenities throughout. The floor plan of this truly single level (not one step) property provides for gracious living, his and hers garages, two private patios and guest/caretaker quarters.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hickey

Monterey Bay Properties License #01346658 Listed on: 12/02/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Carmela Dawson

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01915522

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 15,028 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,599 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wired For Sound
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Media Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Marble Countertops

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Sustainable
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Community Details

  • Built by Seascape Uplands
  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-162-45-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3599
  • Complex Name: Seascape Uplands
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Marble, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3599
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric, Gas Hookup, Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Sustainable Materials, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Great Room, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Bay, Canyon, City Lights, Forest / Woods, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Views
  • Parcel Number: 053-162-45-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3450
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 15028.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 15028.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

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

Closed on
Dec 15, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,900,021

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2016
Closed on
Jan 5, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Hickey
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Carmela Dawson
Thunderbird Real Estate
List Price
$2,199,000
Sold Price
$1,925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$274,000
-12.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1999
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
$285,000
Interest Rate
7.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1999
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
$285,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
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
-- None Listed On Document
$1,925,000 Old Republic Title Company
$500 Santa Cruz Title Company
$475,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $285,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/06/2017 01/06/17 Sold $1,925,000 -12.5% $535 / Sq Ft
12/19/2016 12/19/16 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2016 12/02/16 For Sale $2,199,000 -- $611 / 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 $24,929 $2,234,128 $1,340,477 $893,651
2023 $24,499 $2,147,375 $1,288,425 $858,950
2022 $24,031 $2,105,269 $1,263,161 $842,108
2021 $23,505 $2,063,989 $1,238,393 $825,596
2020 $23,135 $2,042,825 $1,225,695 $817,130
2019 $22,729 $2,002,770 $1,201,662 $801,108
2018 $22,135 $1,963,500 $1,178,100 $785,400
2017 $17,682 $1,534,436 $641,534 $892,902
2016 $17,226 $1,504,349 $628,955 $875,394
2015 $17,125 $1,481,753 $619,508 $862,245
2014 $16,739 $1,452,728 $607,373 $845,355
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    John Hickey

    Monterey Bay Properties

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Carmela Dawson

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81633140

MLSListings

APN: 053-162-45-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

403 Ventana Way, Aptos, CA

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