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1125 Via Tornasol, Aptos, CA, 95003

3beds
3baths
1,842sqft
$1,498,000
$813price/sqft
$9,896/moest. monthly cost
$395,840/yrincome needed

About This Home

A M A Z I N G - Wake up to the blue Pacific every morning from your primary suite. Updated interiors, a spacious layout and stunning sunsets welcome you home to 1125 Via Tornasol, your coastal retreat in the sought-after, gated Colony II community. This captivating home showcases the ease of seaside living with the perfect combination of contemporary elegance and relaxed beach vibe. Renovated throughout, with room for everyone between the kitchen - family room combo, living & dining rooms and sun-drenched deck. Vaulted ceilings and ample windows make for a light, bright main living area. The primary suite is a true oasis of comfort, featuring a private balcony, fireplace and spacious ensuite bath. Two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests or a home office. While all these amenities make it difficult to ever imagine leaving, the beach life is calling you! Walk the private HOA beach trail leading to miles of sandy shoreline, or enjoy nearby golf, dining + more. Make every day a vacation with this location that feels worthy of a five-star resort. Relax and SEA what time on the coast can do for you. It's a lifestyle you have been dreaming of, a home away from home, with the sand and surf ready for your enjoyment. When location means everything, this takes it up a notch.

Getting Around

20
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
31
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
5/10
Aptos Junior High SchoolGrades 7-81.6 mi
8/10
Aptos High SchoolGrades 9-121.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1986

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Property subType: Townhouse,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Built In Gas Oven/Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: In Garage

Bathroom

  • Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Skylight, TubinPrimaryBedroom, UpdatedBaths

Bedroom

  • Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom

Family Room

  • Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Features

  • High Ceilings,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Flooring: Concrete,Hardwood,Tile
  • Fireplace features: Gas,Living Room,Primary Bedroom

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central Forced Air Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,842
  • Total interior livable area: 1,842 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Countertop_Granite

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 05439163000
  • Zoning: RM-3
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio,Deck
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Garden/Greenbelt,Ocean
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Ocean

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached,Electric Gate,Guest,Off Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Santa Cruz County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $7,574$90,888
Home Insurance *$200$2,400
Property Taxes $1,724$20,688
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$9,896$118,752
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$339,291/yr
40% on housing$296,880/yr
45% on housing$263,893/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.0%
11.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.6%
0.6%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$813This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 95003$685
Santa Cruz County$620

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 95003$821
Santa Cruz County$663

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-29Listed for sale$1,498,000
2012-12-13Listing removed$639,000
2012-04-05Sold$623,000
2011-11-24Listed for sale$639,000
1998-12-28Sold$355,000
1995-03-31Sold$300,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAmber Melenudo
BrokerageSotheby’s International Realty

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