NOT LISTED FOR SALE

138 Cortez St Capitola, CA 95010

Estimated Value: $1,616,000 - $1,800,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,586 Sq Ft
$1,079/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 31, 2015

Last sale price $1,158,000 $730 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,209/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • 1-minute walk to Cortez Park

About This Home

As of December 2015

Beautifully remodeled single level located in the "Explorer's Neighborhood" above New Brighton Beach, Capitola. Brand new kitchen featuring Quartz countertops, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, Maytag oven/range, European style hood w/LED lighting, Kitchenaid D/W, water purification, Breakfast bar/island, walk-in pantry & much more. Bathrooms completely remodeled. Spacious master bath w/ huge walk-in shower & "shaved pebble" beach look floor, dual sinks w/ gorgeous marble countertop & "reclaimed wood" look porcelain tile floors. Additional features include newer 5 year old 50 year roof with copper gutters and downspouts, dual pane windows, bamboo floors, new baseboards throughout, crown molding, all new commercial-grade copper plumbing throughout, LED lighting throughout, detached office/studio, easy maintenance yards, Deluxe hot tub, outdoor shower, list goes on and on. Large corner lot, moments to "hidden" Cortez Park & New Brighton Beach! Great schools including Main Street Elementary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Mendoza

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #00368472 Listed on: 12/03/2015

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Co-Listed By

Tony Mendoza

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01460177

Last Buyer's Agent

Gloria Behman

Bailey Properties License #01483481

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,586 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Art Studio
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Sustainable
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • 80 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 036-222-08-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 80
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1586
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1586
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Sustainable Materials, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 036-222-08-000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7100.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Detached/Power

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Main Street Elementary
  • High School Text: Soquel High
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 3, 2015
Closed on
Dec 17, 2015
Sold by
Upchurch Eric and Upchurch Talia
Bought by
Cady Hanrahan Trust
Seller's Agent
Ted Mendoza
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Behman
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,158,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
0.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,711,538

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$553,538
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2015
Closed on
Apr 13, 2015
Sold by
Bearman Ethan H and Bearman Amy G
Bought by
Upchurch Eric and Upchurch Talia
Seller's Agent
Ted Mendoza
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Cheri Allen
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$905,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
0.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
41.51%
Original Mortgage
$724,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2010
Sold by
Lupfer William B and Lupfer Virginia W
Bought by
Bearman Ethan H and Bearman Amy G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$678,858
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2001
Sold by
Lupfer William B and Lupfer Virginia W
Bought by
Lupfer William B and Lupfer Virginia W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2001
Sold by
Lupfer William B and Lupfer Virginia W
Bought by
Lupfer William B and Lupfer Virginia W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 1998
Sold by
Lupfer William B and Lupfer Virginia W
Bought by
Lupfer William B and Lupfer Virginia W
Source: Public Records

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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
Cady Hanrahan Trust $1,158,000 First American Title Company
Upchurch Eric $905,000 Fatc
Bearman Ethan H $688,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Lupfer William B -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Lupfer William B -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Lupfer William B -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Upchurch Eric $724,000
Previous Owner Bearman Ethan H $678,858
Previous Owner Lupfer William B $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/31/2015 12/31/15 Sold $1,158,000 +0.7% $730 / Sq Ft
12/10/2015 12/10/15 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2015 12/03/15 For Sale $1,150,000 +27.1% $725 / Sq Ft
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Sold $905,000 +0.7% $571 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/11/2015 03/11/15 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2015 03/03/15 For Sale $899,000 -- $567 / 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 $15,852 $1,370,838 $891,045 $479,793
2023 $15,523 $1,317,606 $856,444 $461,162
2022 $15,363 $1,291,771 $839,651 $452,120
2021 $15,013 $1,266,442 $823,187 $443,255
2020 $14,863 $1,253,457 $814,747 $438,710
2019 $14,512 $1,228,879 $798,771 $430,108
2018 $14,286 $1,204,783 $783,109 $421,674
2017 $14,094 $1,181,160 $767,754 $413,406
2016 $13,305 $1,158,000 $752,700 $405,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ted Mendoza

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Tony Mendoza

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • Gloria Behman

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Gloria Behman

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 588-0622

    22 Total Sales

    Gloria Behman
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  • Cheri Allen

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Cheri Allen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 818-2762

    4 Total Sales

    Cheri Allen
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81534217

MLSListings

APN: 036-222-08-000

California Santa Cruz County Capitola 95010

138 Cortez St, Capitola, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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