NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,619,000 - $1,830,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$1,035/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2022

Last sale price $1,650,017 $971 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,464/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2022

Welcome to Escalona's Secret Garden. A magical property gated, and secluded behind a mature hedge, this cherished, single-level home enjoys sunshine and privacy in this beloved upper Westside neighborhood. The outer courtyard offers an abundance of fruit trees and colorful shrubs, while the inner courtyard provides a peaceful, hidden sanctuary. The massive living room opens out onto a partial wrap-around deck with distant Ocean and Bay views. With 3BR, 2BA, oversized 2-car garage, loads of parking, welcoming reception room, gleaming wood floors and capacious open-beamed ceilings, this home can be your own personal refuge or festivity central the possibilities abound! Close to everything Westside UCSC, West Cliff Drive, beaches, restaurants, shops, Boardwalk, bike paths and trails, hiking, surfing, breweries, wine tasting, coffee houses so much to enjoy and discover! Be prepared to fall in love. Now its your turn to own this much loved home behind the white picket fence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Pereira

Bailey Properties License #01308046 Listed on: 06/17/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Turiya Blanchette

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02061949

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,549

Year Built

  • 1946

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Floor Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,549

Year Built

1946

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Res
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1700
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1946

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1700
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Partial Fencing
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Tandem Parking, Uncovered Parking, Workshop In Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Floor Furnace, Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, High Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Varies
  • Lot Acres: 0.1830
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7971.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7971.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2024
Sold by
Gabet Emmanuel J and Gabet Jennifer J
Bought by
Gabet
Current Estimated Value
$1,758,780

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2022
Closed on
Jul 19, 2022
Sold by
Armstrong Rosa L
Bought by
Gabet Emmanuel J and Gabet Jennifer J
Seller's Agent
Dianne Pereira
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Turiya Blanchette
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,650,017
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,983
-2.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2008
Sold by
Armstrong Rosa L and Armstrong Rosa
Bought by
Armstrong Rosa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2003
Sold by
Armstrong Karl
Bought by
Armstrong Rosa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 1994
Sold by
Lester Frank James and Lester Norma Jean
Bought by
Armstrong Karl and Armstrong Rosa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gabet -- None Listed On Document
Gabet Emmanuel J $1,650,500 First American Title
Armstrong Rosa L -- Old Republic Title Company
Armstrong Rosa -- Old Republic Title Company
Armstrong Karl $295,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Armstrong Rosa L $310,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Rosa $310,000
Previous Owner Armstrong Karl $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Sold $1,650,017 -2.9% $971 / Sq Ft
07/02/2022 07/02/22 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $1,000 / 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 $2,549 $198,146 $113,231 $84,915
2023 $2,522 $190,451 $108,834 $81,617
2022 $5,516 $466,936 $233,468 $233,468
2021 $5,403 $457,782 $228,891 $228,891
2020 $5,362 $453,088 $226,544 $226,544
2019 $5,239 $444,204 $222,102 $222,102
2018 $5,180 $435,494 $217,747 $217,747
2017 $5,115 $426,954 $213,477 $213,477
2016 $4,840 $418,582 $209,291 $209,291
2015 $4,677 $412,294 $206,147 $206,147
2014 $4,599 $404,218 $202,109 $202,109
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81896784

MLSListings

APN: 006-111-30-000