NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1200 Capitola Rd Unit 21 Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Live Oak Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $722,000 - $833,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,180 Sq Ft
$645/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2022

Last sale price $705,000 $597 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,502 / mo

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Loft

About This Home

As of August 2022

This updated home in the heart of Santa Cruz is ideally situated: 3 minute drive to all conveniences of 41st Ave (dining, breweries, shopping, movies), 1 mile to Simpkins Swim Center, 1 mile to beach, 1.5 mile to Santa Cruz Harbor, around the corner from Jose Park (playground, basketball, skate park, community garden), close to Twin Lakes State Park + easy access to Hwy 1 for commuters. Imagine the lifestyle you can have living in a home that is close to all conveniences and a short jaunt to the ocean and to mountain trails! Nestled into a quiet complex of 27 homes this sweet abode features a great room design, 1 ground floor bd + 2 upstairs bd with vaulted ceilings (1 with a bonus loft & 1 with a private balcony), new: kitchen cabinets, new quartz counters, new sink + hardware, new bathroom vanity, new light fixtures, new luxury vinyl plank flooring + fresh interior paint! Possible to convert entry closet to half bathroom. Come see this gem before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Russell

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01743923 Listed on: 06/03/2022

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Lukina

David Lyng Real Estate License #01949291

David Lyng Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 741 Sq Ft Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot

HOA Fees

  • $568 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,180 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Lighted Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Unassigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02637126

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - structure, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, management fee, reserves, roof
  • 27 Units
  • El Dorado Commons Association
  • Built by El Dorado Commons
  • The community has rules related to parking rules

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

741 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$568 per month

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Traditional
  • Restrictions: Parking Restrictions, Pets - Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 4
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 27
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1180
  • Complex Name: El Dorado Commons
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: RM-2.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 1180
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Loft
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Solid Surface, Tub, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Low Maintenance
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Unassigned Spaces
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 568
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Financial Statement, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: El Dorado Commons
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 02637126
  • Lot Acres: 0.0170
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 741.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 741.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2022
Closed on
Jul 28, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Greg Lukina
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-11.88%
Current Estimated Value
$760,891

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,891
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.93%
Original Mortgage
$669,700
Interest Rate
0.0581%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,000
Interest Rate
0.0612%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$705,000 First American Title
-- First American Title Co
-- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $669,700
Previous Owner $143,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Sold $705,000 -6.0% $597 / Sq Ft
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2022 06/23/22 Price Changed $750,000 -6.3% $636 / Sq Ft
06/03/2022 06/03/22 For Sale $800,000 -- $678 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $9,452 $733,482 $513,437 $220,045
2023 $4,375 $275,353 $144,476 $130,877
2022 $4,252 $269,954 $141,643 $128,311
2021 $4,035 $264,660 $138,865 $125,795
2020 $3,980 $261,947 $137,442 $124,505
2019 $3,897 $256,811 $134,747 $122,064
2018 $3,817 $251,775 $132,105 $119,670
2017 $3,736 $246,836 $129,513 $117,323
2016 $3,650 $241,997 $126,974 $115,023
2015 $3,510 $238,362 $125,067 $113,295
2014 $3,449 $233,693 $122,617 $111,076
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Melody Russell

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Melody Russell

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (831) 332-3975

    3 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Melody Russell
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  • Greg Lukina

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Greg Lukina

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 600-5581

    6 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Greg Lukina
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81894626

MLSListings

APN: 026-371-26-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Live Oak

1200 Capitola Rd Unit 21, Santa Cruz, CA

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