$1,900,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

1221 Old San Jose Rd Soquel, CA 95073

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,454 Sq Ft
2.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,307 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Fireplace
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Solar owned by seller

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 1221 Old San Jose Road, a rare opportunity in the heart of Soquel. This unique property sits on just over 2 level, sun-soaked acres offering privacy, charm, and endless potential-just minutes from beaches, shopping, dining, and Highway 1. It features two original early-1900s farmhouses full of character, ready for restoration or creative reimagining. A 1,900 sq ft two-story metal barn with a roll-up door adds space for a workshop, studio, or creative space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Oster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01381869 Listed on: 05/31/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Mario Desantis

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02119587

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,701

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,454 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Water Storage
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-151-06-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,701

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 73
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1454
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 1454
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Stove - Wood, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 102-151-06-000
  • Lot Acres: 2.0590
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 89690.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 89690.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Solar Panels - Owned

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2025
Closed on
Jun 24, 2025
Sold by
Hillis Williams and Hillis Peggy Williams
Bought by
Swanepoel Warren and Carraway Kirsten
Seller's Agent
Daniel Oster
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mario Desantis
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,949,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.51%
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$1,899,143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$857
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,516,136
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$383,007

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2007
Sold by
Williams Hillis and Williams Peggy
Bought by
Hillis & Peggy Williams Joint Living Tr
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,900,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,520,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $1,900,000 -2.5% $1,307 / Sq Ft
06/15/2025 06/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2025 05/31/25 For Sale $1,949,000 -- $1,340 / 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 $8,701 $454,721 $248,633 $206,088
2023 $8,544 $437,063 $238,978 $198,085
2022 $8,494 $428,493 $234,292 $194,201
2021 $8,288 $420,091 $229,698 $190,393
2020 $8,204 $415,784 $227,343 $188,441
2019 $8,095 $407,631 $222,885 $184,746
2018 $8,028 $399,639 $218,515 $181,124
2017 $7,953 $391,804 $214,231 $177,573
2016 $7,693 $384,121 $210,030 $174,091
2015 $7,492 $378,351 $206,875 $171,476
2014 $4,244 $370,940 $202,823 $168,117
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82009235

MLSListings

APN: 102-151-06-000