NOT LISTED FOR SALE

135 Liberty St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,865,000 - $2,300,006

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,068 Sq Ft
$996/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2023

Last sale price $1,930,000 $933 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,684/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of July 2023

Welcome to this Westside coastal modern gem in a fantastic location. This property boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an upgraded chefs kitchen, attached garage and is ADU ready! Two of the downstairs bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. The primary with a large walk-in closet, laundry room and exit to the yard. Worries will melt away as you are captured by the serenity of the spacious backyard oasis complete with outdoor shower and gazebo, perfect for entertaining. Make it your own! Steps to the beach, Lighthouse Field, West Cliff, SC Wharf, restaurants, breweries & more. This property is not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley French

Compass License #02080622 Listed on: 05/18/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth DeBenedetti

Compass License #01767351

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Johnson

David Lyng Real Estate License #01029037

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 6,011

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,068 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Gazebo
  • 6,011 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-263-06-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,436

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 58
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2068
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Zoning Description: .
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2068
  • Bedrooms: More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Gazebo

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 004-263-06-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1380
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6011.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6011.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2023
Closed on
Jul 18, 2023
Sold by
Park Michael and Park Jin
Bought by
David L Parris And Jean T Bergin 2023 Trust and Parris
Seller's Agent
Ashley French
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alex Johnson
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-3.45%
Views
151
Current Estimated Value
$1,990,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,331
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,544,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,509,562
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$549,190

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2016
Closed on
Sep 13, 2016
Sold by
Stirling John and Stirling Ellen Levy
Bought by
Park Michael and Sohn Jin
Seller's Agent
NEAL LANGHOLZ
Karon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Yi Ling Cui
Cypress Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-12.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.88%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2015
Sold by
Stirling John and Stirling Ellen L
Bought by
The John Stirling & Ellen Levy Stirling

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2007
Sold by
Sorensen Duane and Kucharska Basia
Bought by
Stirling John and Stirling Ellen L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$858,750
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2005
Sold by
Goff Courtney R and Goff Mary Willis
Bought by
Sorensen Duane and Kucharska Basia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$790,400
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2002
Sold by
Goff Courtney R
Bought by
Goff Courtney R and Goff Mary Willis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2000
Sold by
Thomas Catherine and Estate Of Jack L Thomas
Bought by
Goff Courtney R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
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
David L Parris And Jean T Bergin 2023 Trust $1,930,000 Chicago Title
Park Michael $1,225,000 First American Title Company
The John Stirling & Ellen Levy Stirling -- None Available
Stirling John $1,145,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Sorensen Duane $988,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Goff Courtney R -- --
Goff Courtney R $310,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open David L Parris And Jean T Bergin 2023 Trust $1,544,000
Previous Owner Park Michael $750,000
Previous Owner Park Michael $499,000
Previous Owner Park Michael $510,000
Previous Owner Park Michael $980,000
Previous Owner Stirling John $702,000
Previous Owner Stirling John $729,750
Previous Owner Stirling John $858,750
Previous Owner Sorensen Duane $119,880
Previous Owner Sorensen Duane $960,000
Previous Owner Sorensen Duane $891,200
Previous Owner Sorensen Duane $100,000
Previous Owner Sorensen Duane $790,400
Previous Owner Goff Courtney R $100,000
Previous Owner Goff Courtney R $180,000
Previous Owner Goff Courtney R $306,200
Previous Owner Goff Courtney R $300,700
Previous Owner Goff Courtney R $100,000
Previous Owner Goff Courtney R $248,000
Closed Sorensen Duane $98,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2023 07/27/23 Sold $1,930,000 -3.5% $933 / Sq Ft
06/24/2023 06/24/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $1,999,000 0.0% $967 / Sq Ft
06/11/2018 06/11/18 Rented $6,500 0.0% --
06/11/2018 06/11/18 Under Contract -- -- --
06/06/2018 06/06/18 For Rent $6,500 0.0% --
09/28/2016 09/28/16 Sold $1,225,000 -2.0% $557 / Sq Ft
08/20/2016 08/20/16 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2016 08/10/16 Price Changed $1,250,000 -3.5% $568 / Sq Ft
06/27/2016 06/27/16 Price Changed $1,295,000 -4.1% $589 / Sq Ft
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Price Changed $1,350,000 -3.2% $614 / Sq Ft
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $634 / 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 $21,436 $1,994,712 $1,378,020 $616,692
2023 $15,441 $1,376,244 $888,232 $488,012
2022 $15,264 $1,349,259 $870,816 $478,443
2021 $14,940 $1,322,803 $853,741 $469,062
2020 $14,898 $1,309,239 $844,987 $464,252
2019 $14,578 $1,283,569 $828,419 $455,150
2018 $14,233 $1,249,500 $812,175 $437,325
2017 $14,063 $1,225,000 $796,250 $428,750
2016 $13,032 $1,180,283 $804,036 $376,247
2015 $12,263 $1,113,474 $758,524 $354,950
2014 $11,093 $1,003,130 $683,355 $319,775
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ashley French

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ashley French

    Compass

    (831) 239-9711

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

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  • Elizabeth DeBenedetti

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Elizabeth DeBenedetti

    Compass

    (408) 883-0588

    2 in this area

    44 Total Sales

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  • Alex Johnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Alex Johnson

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 234-5754

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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  • Y

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Yi Ling Cui

    Cypress Realty

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  • NEAL LANGHOLZ

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    NEAL LANGHOLZ

    Karon Properties

    (831) 423-5670

    4 in this area

    69 Total Sales

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  • Debra Wallace

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Debra Wallace

    Karon Properties

    (831) 325-9948

    3 in this area

    47 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81926194

MLSListings

APN: 004-263-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

135 Liberty St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 135 Liberty St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 18 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,058,752, approximately $995 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 135 Liberty St 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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