NOT LISTED FOR SALE

125 James St Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Upper Seabright Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,497,000 - $1,819,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,795 Sq Ft
$915/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2014

Last sale price $869,500 $484 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,920/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2014

Completely green, remodeled spacious 2 bed, 2 baths; approx. 1,800 sqft., coveted Seabright neighborhood. 0.75 mile to Harbor & Beach. NRG-efficient home, tank-less water-heater, Fujitsu heating & air system, hardwood floors, Viking range, Bosch dishwasher, concrete countertops & island, Jacuzzi tub, double vanity, storage, walk-in closets, mudroom, covered porch, work studio, garage & RV parking

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelley Lawrie

Lawrie & Lawrie Properties License #00801847 Listed on: 03/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Joyce Rudy

Schwarzbach Associates License #00333758

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,872

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Smart Vent Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Smart Vent Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,795 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Utility Room
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Geothermal Energy System
  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Zoned Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-151-017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,872

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman, Contemporary
  • Age: 104
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 484.40
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1795
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 31
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Thomas Bros Page: 31
  • Thomas Brothers: B6
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1795
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Tile, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Artist Studio, Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Drought Tolerant Plants, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Game Court Out/In
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Window / Wall Unit
  • Heating System: Heating - 2+ Zones, Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 010-151-017
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 515.32
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6011.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6011.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6011.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6011.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Walls Insulated, Insulation - Floor, Caulked/Sealed, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star HVAC, Energy Star Windows/ Doors, Energy Star Lighting, Smart Vent Foundation, Smart Vent Roof, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Geothermal Energy Source, Double Pane Windows, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Wright Donald B and Bixel Leslie A
Bought by
Wright Donald B and Bixel Leslie A
Current Estimated Value
$1,642,291

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2014
Closed on
Mar 26, 2014
Sold by
Nakano Naomi and Davidson Leslie K
Bought by
Wright Donald B and Bixel Leslie A
Seller's Agent
Shelley Lawrie
Lawrie & Lawrie Properties
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Rudy
Schwarzbach Associates
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$869,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,500
-6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$250,116
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,406,333

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2009
Sold by
Mcclean Heather M and Richardson Heather M
Bought by
Nakano Naomi and Davidson Leslie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2009
Sold by
Davidson Jonathan M
Bought by
Davidson Leslie K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2006
Sold by
Trg Properties Llc
Bought by
Richardson Heather M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2005
Sold by
Ross Donald and Ross Nancy
Bought by
Trg Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2005
Sold by
Fernandes Edward Hunt and Fernandes Olive Liberty
Bought by
Ross Donald and Ross Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Fernandes Edward H and Fernandes Olive L
Bought by
Fernandes Edward Hunt and Fernandes Olive Liberty

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1999
Sold by
Fernandes Kathleen M Sw
Bought by
Fernandes Kathleen M and Fernandes Edward H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1998
Sold by
Estate Of Kofoed Ejgil J and Joseph P
Bought by
Fernandes Kathleen M
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
Wright Donald B -- None Available
Wright Donald B $869,500 First American Title Company
Nakano Naomi $715,000 Stewart Title Of California
Davidson Leslie K -- Stewart Title Of California
Richardson Heather M $825,000 First American Title Co
Trg Properties Llc -- --
Ross Donald $649,000 First American Title Company
Fernandes Edward Hunt -- --
Fernandes Kathleen M -- Old Republic Title Company
Fernandes Kathleen M $221,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wright Donald B $350,000
Previous Owner Nakano Naomi $417,000
Previous Owner Nakano Naomi $458,000
Previous Owner Richardson Heather M $500,000
Previous Owner Ross Donald $500,000
Previous Owner Fernandes Kathleen M $175,000
Closed Ross Donald $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Sold $869,500 -6.0% $484 / Sq Ft
03/09/2014 03/09/14 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2014 03/03/14 For Sale $925,000 -- $515 / 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 $11,872 $1,072,045 $759,423 $312,622
2023 $11,727 $1,030,415 $729,933 $300,482
2022 $11,595 $1,010,211 $715,621 $294,590
2021 $11,352 $990,403 $701,589 $288,814
2020 $11,263 $980,248 $694,395 $285,853
2019 $11,019 $961,028 $680,780 $280,248
2018 $10,893 $942,184 $667,431 $274,753
2017 $10,753 $923,710 $654,344 $269,366
2016 $10,097 $900,398 $641,514 $258,884
2015 $9,887 $886,873 $631,878 $254,995
2014 $8,523 $766,127 $528,253 $237,874
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Shelley Lawrie

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Shelley Lawrie

    Lawrie & Lawrie Properties

    (831) 430-6161

    7 Total Sales

    Shelley Lawrie
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Joyce Rudy

    Schwarzbach Associates

    (831) 818-6600

    3 Total Sales

    Joyce Rudy
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81406595

MLSListings

APN: 010-151-17-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Upper Seabright

125 James St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 125 James St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 03 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,642,291, approximately $914 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 125 James St is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Gault Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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