NOT LISTED FOR SALE

142 Smith Rd Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $1,514,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,334 Sq Ft
$649/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2012

Last sale price $545,000 $234 Per Sq Ft

Est. 178% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,220/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Deck
  • Skylights
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • High Ceiling
  • Bay Window

About This Home

As of April 2012

A gem of a property! 15+ acres, georgous views from city lights, mountains, valley, and the bay! Plenty of sunlight inside and out. Custom built by original owner, solar panels, multiple hotwater heaters.ReRoofed 2006 with 10 year warranty.Pella windows with pleated shades solid wood casings, Kiln dried redwood on main window, main deck, main wall.Greenhouse 16x32, wet bar, vintage retro interior.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christina Morales

Bailey Properties License #01324678 Listed on: 01/13/2012

Bailey Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Delano Vincent

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01436652

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,294

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 15

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,334 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 109-171-029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,294

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cabin
  • Age: 33
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 233.50
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2334
  • Barclay Horizontal: 10
  • Barclays Page: 52
  • Map Book Page: 975
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 52
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 61
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 10
  • Thomas Bros Page: 975
  • Thomas Brothers: H7
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Zoning Description: A
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Pellet Stove, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining "L"
  • Stories: Bi/ Split Level
  • Kitchen: Garbage Disposal
  • Living Sq Ft: 2334
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Local/Neighborhood, Valley, City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Deck
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Gas - Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Bay Window

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 109-171-029
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 209.94
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 653835.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 653835.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 653835.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 653835.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Per Owner, Walls Insulated, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2018
Sold by
Wolfe John P and Wolfe Rita M
Bought by
Bensberg Jerry P and Bensberg Rachie B
Current Estimated Value
$1,514,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2018
Sold by
Butler Margarita L
Bought by
Wolfe John P and Wolfe Rita M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2012
Closed on
Apr 24, 2012
Sold by
Bensberg Jerry P and Bensberg Rechie B
Bought by
Wolfe John P and Wolfe Rita M
Seller's Agent
Christina Morales
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mark Delano Vincent
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
11.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2009
Sold by
Bensberg Jerry P
Bought by
Bensberg Jerry P and Bensberg Rechie B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Bensberg Jerry P
Bought by
Bensberg Jerry P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2006
Sold by
Bensberg Diana P
Bought by
Bensberg Jerry P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2006
Sold by
Butler Robert T and Butler Margarita L
Bought by
Bensberg Jerry P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Bensberg Jerry P -- None Available
Wolfe John P -- None Available
Wolfe John P $545,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bensberg Jerry P -- None Available
Bensberg Jerry P -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Bensberg Jerry P -- First American Title Co
Bensberg Jerry P -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wolfe John P $1,149,825
Closed Wolfe John P $175,000
Previous Owner Bensberg Jerry P $195,000
Previous Owner Bensberg Jerry P $678,000
Previous Owner Bernsberg Jerry P $200,000
Previous Owner Bensberg Jerry P $646,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Sold $545,000 +11.2% $234 / Sq Ft
01/27/2012 01/27/12 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2012 01/13/12 For Sale $490,000 -- $210 / 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 $10,294 $916,804 $433,340 $483,464
2023 $10,068 $855,980 $416,513 $439,467
2022 $9,681 $820,199 $408,346 $411,853
2021 $9,143 $780,930 $400,339 $380,591
2020 $9,015 $772,923 $396,234 $376,689
2019 $8,915 $757,768 $388,465 $369,303
2018 $8,698 $742,910 $380,848 $362,062
2017 $8,586 $728,343 $373,381 $354,962
2016 $6,894 $578,268 $366,060 $212,208
2015 $6,742 $569,581 $360,561 $209,020
2014 $6,602 $558,424 $353,498 $204,926
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Christina Morales

    Bailey Properties

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Mark Delano Vincent

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81201523

MLSListings

APN: 109-171-29-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

142 Smith Rd, Watsonville, CA

This home is located at 142 Smith Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076 since 13 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,514,000, approximately $648 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 142 Smith Rd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Ann Soldo Elementary School, Lakeview Middle School, and Pajaro Valley High School.

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