NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 El Sereno Dr Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Estimated Value: $1,247,483 - $1,404,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,695 Sq Ft
$784/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 25, 2017

Last sale price $888,000 $524 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,200/month

72 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Forest View
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Brook Knoll Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of October 2017

Live and love this 3 bed and 2 bath single family home, nestled in your own little sunny redwood grove. With abundant charm and light, this home has a contemporary feel, flowing out to a large deck, offering ultimate outdoor/indoor living. A cozy fire pit outdoor room and a retreat-tree deck await for quiet moments. This home boasts large windows, skylights, a new roof, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, updated bathrooms, master suite, spacious bedrooms for the family to grow. Located in charming Manana Woods, walking distance to shops, schools, and parks. If you are looking for a single level home this one offers single story throughout home, even flowing out to the spacious deck! Best Scotts Valley School District; Brook Knoll, SV Middle and SV High. 10 minutes from beaches and downtown Santa Cruz finest restaurants. Two minutes from newly redesigned beautiful La Madrona Athletic Club. Easy Silicon Valley commute. This house is a must see.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deven Siggins

Intero Real Estate Services License #01989481 Listed on: 07/14/2017

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Oster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01381869

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,641

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,320 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Mostly Level
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R-1-15

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Forest
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,695 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 50 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 067-102-16-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,641

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 56
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 50
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1695
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: R-1-15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1695
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Property Faces: Northeast
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Schools

  • School District: Scotts Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Brook Knoll Elementary
  • Middle School: Scotts Valley Middle
  • High School: Scotts Valley High
  • High School: 863
  • Elementary School: 861
  • Middle School: 1124

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 067-102-16-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1910
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8320.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8320.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Natural Gas
  • Second Unit Description: tree fort

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Scotts Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Brook Knoll Elementary
  • High School Text: Scotts Valley High
  • Middle School Text: Scotts Valley Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2025
Sold by
Ballantyne Elizabeth Sumner
Bought by
Ballantyne Thomas J
Current Estimated Value
$1,329,621

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2017
Closed on
Oct 16, 2017
Sold by
Chappelear William E and Chappelear Veniel Sophie
Bought by
Ballantyne Thomas J and Ballantyne Elizabeth Sumner
Seller's Agent
Deven Siggins
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Oster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$918,000
Sold Price
$888,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-3.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$636,150
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2001
Sold by
Chappelear William and Chappelear Sophie
Bought by
Chappelear William and Chappelear Sophie V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$335,200
Interest Rate
7.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2000
Sold by
Jt Winter Mark Um and Jt Proscia Laurie
Bought by
Chappelear William and Chappelear Veniel Sophie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$335,200
Interest Rate
8.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1995
Sold by
Nicholas Patricia and Benyola Anthony G
Bought by
Winter Mark and Proscia Laurie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$244,700
Interest Rate
7.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1994
Sold by
Nicholas I Patricia
Bought by
Benyola Anthony G and Benyola Sally Anne
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
Ballantyne Thomas J -- None Listed On Document
Ballantyne Thomas J $888,000 First American Title Company
Chappelear William -- Old Republic Title Company
Chappelear William $419,000 First American Title Co
Winter Mark $272,000 First American Title Co
Benyola Anthony G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ballantyne Thomas J $671,000
Previous Owner Ballantyne Thomas J $680,000
Previous Owner Ballantyne Thomas J $74,200
Previous Owner Ballantyne Thomas J $636,150
Previous Owner Chappelear William E $395,400
Previous Owner Chappelear William E $85,000
Previous Owner Chappelear William E $70,000
Previous Owner Chappelear William E $322,500
Previous Owner Chappelear William E $322,500
Previous Owner Chappelear William E $332,000
Previous Owner Chappelear William E $334,088
Previous Owner Chappelear William $335,200
Previous Owner Chappelear William $335,200
Previous Owner Winter Mark $244,000
Previous Owner Winter Mark $244,700
Closed Chappelear William E $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2017 10/25/17 Sold $888,000 0.0% $524 / Sq Ft
09/24/2017 09/24/17 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2017 09/08/17 Price Changed $888,000 -3.3% $524 / Sq Ft
07/14/2017 07/14/17 For Sale $918,000 -- $542 / 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 $11,641 $1,010,392 $757,794 $252,598
2023 $11,421 $971,157 $728,368 $242,789
2022 $11,245 $952,116 $714,087 $238,029
2021 $10,706 $933,447 $700,085 $233,362
2020 $10,624 $923,875 $692,906 $230,969
2019 $10,471 $905,760 $679,320 $226,440
2018 $10,007 $888,000 $666,000 $222,000
2017 $6,279 $544,014 $337,574 $206,440
2016 $6,034 $533,346 $330,954 $202,392
2015 $6,043 $525,334 $325,982 $199,352
2014 $5,804 $515,042 $319,596 $195,446
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Deven Siggins

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Daniel Oster

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Daniel Oster

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 252-5000

    121 Total Sales

    Daniel Oster
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81667699

MLSListings

APN: 067-102-16-000

California Santa Cruz County Scotts Valley 95066

131 El Sereno Dr, Scotts Valley, CA

This home is located at 131 El Sereno Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 since 14 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,329,621, approximately $784 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 131 El Sereno Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Brook Knoll Elementary School, Scotts Valley Middle School, and Scotts Valley High School.

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