NOT LISTED FOR SALE

125 Lighthouse Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,176,000 - $2,393,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,075 Sq Ft
$1,119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2022

Last sale price $2,608,000 $1,257 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,352/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Garden View
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 2-minute walk to Lighthouse Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

PRIME Westside Santa Cruz location with an ideal home on Lighthouse Avenue. A quiet, well-established street without the traffic or the main thoroughfare yet close to ALL the action. 2 TREATS in 1 with it's versatile floor plan, your choice. Do you want a 3 bedroom 3 bath, 2075 sq ft home, the primary bedroom and bath are wheelchair friendly with wide doors and curbless shower ? Or maybe a 1500 sq ft single level 2 bedroom , 2 bath home suits your fancy. Lock an interior door and you can rent the legal 575 sq ft ADU w/private exterior access. The lot is 140 ft deep providing plenty of off street parking and a carport/Office combo. The most recent updates were finaled in 2019. Paths through Lighthouse field have you on West Cliff's 3 mile ocean-front promenade or on your surfboard. So many local HOT SPOTS!!! Waterfront Dining at the Santa Cruz Wharf, Rides and arcade at the Beach Boardwalk, Swift Street and Fair Avenue corridor w/ breweries, wineries, dining and other local favorites.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Pereira

Bailey Properties License #01308046 Listed on: 04/01/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen Rishi

Compass License #01918748

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,246

Year Built

  • 1975

Lot Details

  • 6,795 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard

Property Views

  • Garden
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,075 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 7 Parking Spaces
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Lighted Parking
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Untreated Water
  • Tankless Water Heater

Additional Features

  • ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
  • 384 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,246

Year Built

1975

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: Res
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 47
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 384
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2075
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1975

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area In Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2075
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Den / Study / Office, Great Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Porch - Enclosed, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type, Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 7
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Guest / Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Surveyed
  • Lot Acres: 0.1560
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6795.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6795.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Energy Star Lighting, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Carport

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2016
Sold by
Polak David M and Polak Sharon K
Bought by
Polak Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,324,383

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1994
Sold by
Polak David M and Polak Sharon K
Bought by
Polak David M and Polak Sharon K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,400
Interest Rate
8.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Polak Family Trust -- None Available
Polak David M -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vercoutere Michele E $150,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $565,000
Previous Owner Polak Sharon K $250,000
Previous Owner Polak Sharon $250,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $360,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $370,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $430,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $100,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $452,727
Previous Owner Polak David M $402,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $373,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $308,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $310,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $177,000
Previous Owner Polak David M $97,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Sold $2,608,000 +30.7% $1,257 / Sq Ft
04/09/2022 04/09/22 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2022 04/01/22 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $961 / 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 $8,246 $760,852 $628,691 $132,161
2023 $8,222 $710,915 $604,278 $106,637
2022 $4,857 $407,637 $132,118 $275,519
2021 $4,762 $399,644 $129,527 $270,117
2020 $4,726 $395,546 $128,199 $267,347
2019 $3,988 $330,790 $110,685 $220,105
2018 $3,486 $283,128 $108,515 $174,613
2017 $3,443 $277,576 $106,387 $171,189
2016 $3,265 $272,133 $104,301 $167,832
2015 $3,116 $268,045 $102,734 $165,311
2014 $3,065 $262,795 $100,722 $162,073
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dianne Pereira

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Dianne Pereira

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 818-5939

    3 in this area

    71 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Maureen Rishi

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81885010

MLSListings

APN: 004-274-42-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

125 Lighthouse Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 125 Lighthouse Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 01 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,321,841, approximately $1,118 per square foot. This property was built in 1975. 125 Lighthouse 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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