NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 Surfside Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,173,000 - $1,345,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
792 Sq Ft
$1,559/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2015

Last sale price $601,000 $759 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,290/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 5-minute walk to Garfield Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

Charming single level cottage with high ceilings close to West Cliff and beaches. Fabulous outdoor kitchen and patio. Private yard and deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Runyon

Monterey Bay Properties License #00591702 Listed on: 02/19/2015

Monterey Bay Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Mercer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01017978

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,528

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 3,093 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 792 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-391-26-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,528

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Age: 80
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 792
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Gas, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 792
  • Laundry: Dryer, Hookup - Electric, Gas Hookup, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Washer, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Concrete Slab, Crawl Space, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Kitchen
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Not Surveyed, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Site Parking, On Street, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Gas, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corners Marked - No, Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 004-391-26-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0710
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3093.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3093.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2015
Closed on
Mar 23, 2015
Sold by
Johnson Sandra J
Bought by
Putnam Veda L
Seller's Agent
Kathy Runyon
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Diana Mercer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$608,000
Sold Price
$601,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-1.15%
Current Estimated Value
$1,234,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$633,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,892
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$920,219

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2003
Sold by
Failor Scott Howard and Wass Andrea Marie
Bought by
Johnson Sandra J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1999
Sold by
Kerstin A
Bought by
Failor Scott Howard and Wass Andrea Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1997
Sold by
Derrick Lynn and Derrick Jamie
Bought by
Parr Jon D and Parr Kerstin A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,200
Interest Rate
8.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 1997
Sold by
Sterling Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Derrick Jim and Derrick Melba
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
Putnam Veda L $601,000 Old Republic Title Company
Putnam Veda L -- Old Republic Title Company
Johnson Sandra J -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Failor Scott Howard $285,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Parr Jon D $179,000 First American Title Ins Co
Derrick Jamie -- First American Title Ins Co
Derrick Jim -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Putnam Veda L $417,000
Previous Owner Johnson Sandra J $167,256
Previous Owner Johnson Sandra J $195,000
Previous Owner Johnson Sandra J $209,000
Previous Owner Failor Scott Howard $216,500
Previous Owner Failor Scott Howard $220,000
Previous Owner Parr Jon D $66,690
Previous Owner Parr Jon D $143,200
Closed Parr Jon D $25,930
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Sold $601,000 -1.2% $759 / Sq Ft
03/04/2015 03/04/15 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2015 02/19/15 For Sale $608,000 -- $768 / 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 $8,528 $747,527 $541,734 $205,793
2023 $8,309 $718,500 $520,698 $197,802
2022 $8,217 $704,411 $510,488 $193,923
2021 $8,047 $690,600 $500,479 $190,121
2020 $7,985 $683,518 $495,347 $188,171
2019 $7,809 $670,116 $485,634 $184,482
2018 $7,721 $656,977 $476,112 $180,865
2017 $7,623 $644,094 $466,776 $177,318
2016 $6,976 $610,165 $457,624 $152,541
2015 $6,603 $590,320 $354,193 $236,127
2014 $6,491 $578,757 $347,255 $231,502
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kathy Runyon

    Monterey Bay Properties

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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Diana Mercer

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81450707

MLSListings

APN: 004-391-26-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

118 Surfside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 118 Surfside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 19 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,234,843, approximately $1,559 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 118 Surfside Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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