NOT LISTED FOR SALE

959 Via Tornasol Aptos, CA 95003

Rio del Mar Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,241,000 - $1,322,561

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,770 Sq Ft
741 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 4, 2019

Last sale price $1,000,000 $565 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,644 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • In Ground Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Rio Del Mar Elementary School Rated 9+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2019

A M A Z I N G - Waking up to the blue Pacific every morning from your master bedroom suite. The ocean views continue as you find them throughout, from the dining room to the living room to your large, sun-drenched patio. Light-filled end unit in the highly desirable Sandpiper community with tons of upgrades. Custom interior paint, new flooring, updated windows, designer light fixtures and window treatments, solar tubes, computer workstation and the list goes on! Open concept design with chef's kitchen featuring newly installed induction range and oven, dishwasher, built-in microwave drawer, the ultimate pantry storage and MORE. Separate dining area, family room, living room with fireplace and beautiful built-ins. While all these amenities make it difficult to ever imagine leaving, the beach life is calling you! A short stroll to one of Seascape's most beautiful beaches, golf, dining and more. Take a dip in the pool or wander the seashore, this is beach living made easy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amber Melenudo

David Lyng Real Estate License #01921098 Listed on: 01/15/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Melenudo

David Lyng Real Estate License #01921098 Listed on: 01/15/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 741

HOA Fees

  • $515 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Ocean Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-201-11-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include garbage, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof, water
  • Sandpiper HOA
  • Built by Sandpiper

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

741 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$515 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1770
  • Complex Name: Sandpiper
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: RM-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1770
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Additional Rooms: Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 515
  • HOA Amenities: Community Pool
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Water
  • H O A Name Text: Sandpiper HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 826

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 054-201-11-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0170
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 741.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 741.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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
Jul 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,281,640

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 15, 2019
Closed on
Jan 31, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amber Melenudo
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amber Melenudo
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2014
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
$586,000
Interest Rate
0.03%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
-- Old Republic Title Company
$1,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
$986,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $586,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2019 02/04/19 Sold $1,000,000 +0.5% $565 / Sq Ft
01/21/2019 01/21/19 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2019 01/15/19 For Sale $995,000 +0.9% $562 / Sq Ft
03/20/2017 03/20/17 Sold $986,000 +0.1% $557 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/04/2017 02/04/17 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2017 01/31/17 For Sale $985,000 -- $556 / 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 $13,095 $1,115,519 $892,415 $223,104
2023 $12,849 $1,072,202 $857,762 $214,440
2022 $12,587 $1,051,179 $840,943 $210,236
2021 $12,249 $1,030,567 $824,454 $206,113
2020 $12,051 $1,020,000 $816,000 $204,000
2019 $12,046 $1,025,834 $718,084 $307,750
2018 $11,727 $1,005,720 $704,004 $301,716
2017 $6,022 $474,025 $279,753 $194,272
2016 $5,856 $464,731 $274,268 $190,463
2015 $5,780 $457,750 $270,148 $187,602
2014 $5,642 $448,783 $264,856 $183,927
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Amber Melenudo

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • Candie Noel

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Candie Noel

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 252-2638

    5 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Candie Noel
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81735285

MLSListings

APN: 054-201-11-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Rio del Mar

959 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA

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