NOT LISTED FOR SALE

139 Merced Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,504,000 - $1,749,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,040 Sq Ft
$1,568/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 09, 2019

Last sale price $1,100,000 $1,058 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,819/month

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Granite Countertops
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to Derby Park

About This Home

As of August 2019

Only 6 homes & 300 ft stand between you and the sparkling blue waves of the Pacific Ocean. Located in the highly sought after lower West side of Santa Cruz, surrounded by multi million $$ dream homes and just a brisk 15 minute walk to Natural Bridges. Lowest priced home half a block to all the glorious sun, sand and water you can take in, come get it before somebody else does. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, remodeled with new Porcelain floors, custom kitchen cabinets, granite counters, 30 year comp shingle roof. Currently occupied by UC Santa Cruz Students, keep it as a rental while you design your custom home or move in and customize this peaceful home to your hearts content. Ocean views potentially available from a 2nd story, build a gazebo in your front yard and soak up the Santa Cruz, California lifestyle with a view of the beach and Pacific Ocean. Alleyway behind home, large yard, 1 plus car garage all add to the allure of this gem. Welcome to your zen.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JR McKee

eXp Realty of California Inc License #00901100 Listed on: 04/02/2019

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,589

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,040 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-274-04-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,589

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 48
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1040
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1040
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Property Faces: Southeast

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Site Parking

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 841
  • Middle School: 37458

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 003-274-04-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1100
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4792.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4792.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Bay View Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2019
Closed on
Aug 5, 2019
Sold by
Kumar Jagdish and Kaur Rajinder
Bought by
Chalicheemala Pradeep and Enjamuri Gowthami
Seller's Agent
JR McKee
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,630,478

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$530,478
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2018
Closed on
Mar 30, 2018
Sold by
Franklin Gary T and Franklin Deborah L
Bought by
Kumar Jagdish and Kaur Rainjinder
Seller's Agent
Bryan Mackenzie
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Mackenzie
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-2.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2002
Sold by
Franklin Gary T and Franklin Deborah L
Bought by
Franklin Gary T and Franklin Deborah L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
6.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2000
Sold by
Franklin Gary Thomas and Franklin Debbie
Bought by
Franklin Gary T and Franklin Deborah L
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
Chalicheemala Pradeep $1,100,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Kumar Jagdish $975,000 First American Title Company
Franklin Gary T -- First American Title Co
Franklin Gary T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chalicheemala Pradeep $822,000
Closed Chalicheemala Pradeep $880,000
Previous Owner Franklin Gary T $405,000
Previous Owner Franklin Gary T $400,000
Previous Owner Franklin Gary T $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Sold $1,100,000 +1.1% $1,058 / Sq Ft
07/07/2019 07/07/19 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Price Changed $1,088,000 -0.6% $1,046 / Sq Ft
06/14/2019 06/14/19 Price Changed $1,095,000 -0.4% $1,053 / Sq Ft
05/23/2019 05/23/19 For Sale $1,099,000 0.0% $1,057 / Sq Ft
05/08/2019 05/08/19 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2019 04/02/19 For Sale $1,099,000 +12.7% $1,057 / Sq Ft
04/05/2018 04/05/18 Sold $975,000 -2.4% $938 / Sq Ft
03/22/2018 03/22/18 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2018 03/13/18 For Sale $999,000 -- $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 $13,589 $1,240,139 $984,282 $255,857
2023 $13,421 $1,191,982 $946,061 $245,921
2022 $13,268 $1,168,609 $927,510 $241,099
2021 $12,987 $1,145,696 $909,324 $236,372
2020 $12,524 $1,100,000 $900,000 $200,000
2019 $11,388 $994,500 $795,600 $198,900
2018 $1,054 $57,503 $22,233 $35,270
2017 $1,045 $56,374 $21,796 $34,578
2016 $1,008 $55,269 $21,369 $33,900
2015 $881 $54,439 $21,048 $33,391
2014 $870 $53,373 $20,636 $32,737
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    JR McKee

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bryan Mackenzie

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81745234

MLSListings

APN: 003-274-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

139 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 139 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 02 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,630,478, approximately $1,567 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 139 Merced 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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