NOT LISTED FOR SALE

10290 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $1,338,000 - $1,638,754

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,070 Sq Ft
$380/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2015

Last sale price $925,000 $227 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,289/month

218 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.27 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • High Ceiling
  • Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bonus Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of December 2015

Huge home on 2+ acres of usable land. Home is set back from street and offers good privacy and sunshine, plus nice shaded areas with mature trees. Many aspects house have been refurbished or updated, this home is move-in ready. Great property for entertaining, horses, outdoor activities. Room for everyone with large bedrooms, separate living and family rooms, and with great separation of space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Franzosa

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01103336 Listed on: 04/06/2015

Thunderbird Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayson Madani

David Lyng Real Estate License #01431948

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 2.27 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RR

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,070 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-091-18-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,595

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 33
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4070
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Zoning Description: RR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4070
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones, Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 080-091-18-000
  • Lot Acres: 2.2680
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 98794.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 98794.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2015
Closed on
Dec 14, 2015
Sold by
Walter Barry F and Walter Loretta J Wood
Bought by
Shults Jeffrey and Shults Andrea F
Seller's Agent
Bill Franzosa
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jayson Madani
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-7.04%
Current Estimated Value
$1,546,439

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$621,439
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2002
Sold by
Howard James W and Howard Loretta L
Bought by
Walter Barry F and Wood Loretta J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
6.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1994
Sold by
Howard James W and Howard Loretta L
Bought by
Howard James W and Howard Loretta L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Shults Jeffrey $925,000 First American Title Company
Walter Barry F $730,000 Old Republic Title Company
Howard James W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shults Jeffrey $702,330
Closed Shults Jeffrey $69,000
Closed Shults Jeffrey $740,000
Previous Owner Walter Barry F $445,000
Previous Owner Howard James W $201,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2015 12/16/15 Sold $925,000 -5.5% $227 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 Price Changed $979,000 -1.0% $241 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 Price Changed $989,000 -0.6% $243 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 For Sale $995,000 -- $244 / 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 $12,595 $1,145,321 $602,257 $543,064
2023 $12,391 $1,100,847 $578,871 $521,976
2022 $12,193 $1,079,261 $567,520 $511,741
2021 $11,811 $1,058,099 $556,392 $501,707
2020 $11,710 $1,047,249 $550,687 $496,562
2019 $10,812 $981,618 $539,890 $441,728
2018 $10,637 $962,371 $529,304 $433,067
2017 $10,479 $943,500 $518,925 $424,575
2016 $10,187 $925,000 $508,750 $416,250
2015 $9,801 $879,718 $397,680 $482,038
2014 $9,665 $862,486 $389,890 $472,596
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Bill Franzosa

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jayson Madani

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81458398

MLSListings

APN: 080-091-18-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

10290 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 10290 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 06 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,546,439, approximately $379 per square foot. This property was built in 1982. 10290 Empire Grade is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bonny Doon Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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