
118 Ponderosa Ct Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Highlights
- Solar Power Battery
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Forest View
- Brook Knoll Elementary School Rated A-
- Custom Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
As of July 2025Designed by an award-winning architect James Pandolfi as his personal residence, and featured in Sunset magazine, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-level home blends midcentury style with modern comfort. Great commute location and just minutes from beaches, downtown Santa Cruz, and top-rated Brook Knoll Elementary. Inside, vaulted ceilings and expansive windows fill the home with natural light and frame forest views. The open living, dining, and chefs kitchen flow effortlessly to spacious patios, inviting seamless indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite features a spa-inspired slate bath with a freestanding tub, open shower, and a walk-in closet. Two bedrooms, a mudroom, and a bright sunroom complete the thoughtful and versatile floor plan. Two elegant wood gates welcome you into a garden that includes a pergola tucked into a private nook, along with a freestanding storage structure, garden shed, and wood shed, perfectly placed throughout the yard. With upgrades like solar panels, a newer roof, tankless water heater, and updated systems, plus a 2-car garage, this home offers both timeless design and modern efficiency. A rare architectural gem in a beloved neighborhood.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Lighthouse Realty License #01977702 Listed on: 05/27/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,586
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 0.32 Acre Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Mostly Level
- Zoning described as R-1-15
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Raised Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,121 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Double Pane Windows
- Garden Windows
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Solarium
- Forest Views
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Trash Compactor
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
- Slate Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Stone Countertops In Bathroom
- Low Flow Toliet
- Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Low Flow Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power Battery
- Solar Heating System
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 061-363-13-000
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in Santa Cruz, CA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $1,500,000 | Stewart Title Of California | |
Quit Claim Deed | $325,000 | None Listed On Document | |
Grant Deed | $190,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
Grant Deed | $288,500 | Old Republic Title Company |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $1,200,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $726,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $527,150 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $555,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $409,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $405,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $340,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $36,700 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $274,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
07/09/2025 07/09/25 | Sold | $1,500,000 | +7.2% | $707 / Sq Ft |
05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
05/27/2025 05/27/25 | For Sale | $1,399,000 | -- | $660 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,586 | $479,280 | $239,640 | $239,640 |
2023 | $5,445 | $460,672 | $230,336 | $230,336 |
2022 | $5,352 | $451,636 | $225,818 | $225,818 |
2021 | $5,131 | $442,780 | $221,390 | $221,390 |
2020 | $5,092 | $438,240 | $219,120 | $219,120 |
2019 | $5,019 | $429,648 | $214,824 | $214,824 |
2018 | $4,743 | $421,224 | $210,612 | $210,612 |
2017 | $4,727 | $412,964 | $206,482 | $206,482 |
2016 | $4,540 | $404,868 | $202,434 | $202,434 |
2015 | $4,535 | $398,788 | $199,394 | $199,394 |
2014 | $4,365 | $390,976 | $195,488 | $195,488 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Angelica Vassilieva
Lighthouse Realty
(831) 566-3961
22 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Robert Aldana
Keller Williams Realty-Scotts Valley
(831) 252-3959
140 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Bahar Shahabi
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
(831) 457-5500
2 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82008450

APN: 061-363-13-000
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