NOT LISTED FOR SALE

143 Merced Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,763,000 - $2,066,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,597 Sq Ft
$1,167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2014

Last sale price $975,000 $611 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,024/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 5-minute walk to Derby Park

About This Home

As of June 2014

Spectacular 3 bed 2 bath single level home. Steps to West Cliff and Natural Bridges. This beautiful home with a 2 car garage boasts soaring pitched ceilings and has pretty hard wood floors throughout. Lots of light through beautiful windows. Come see this beautiful beach house!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faith Sackett

David Lyng Real Estate License #01502244 Listed on: 04/25/2014

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Romanowski

David Lyng Real Estate License #00826867

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,110

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,597 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-274-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,110

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 53
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 610.52
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1597
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 30
  • Map Side Coordinate: 9
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 30
  • Thomas Brothers: D9
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1597
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, Dryer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Hardwood - Partial, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Guest Quarters
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Bay, Local/Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), BBQ Area, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Access - Alley, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace, Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 003-274-003
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 619.29
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4792.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 4792.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 4792.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4792.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2022
Sold by
Karen M Laing Family Trust
Bought by
Laing Karen Margaret
Current Estimated Value
$1,864,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,161
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$1,593,365

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Laing Karen M
Bought by
Laing Karen M and The Karen M Laing Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,930
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2015
Sold by
Laing Justin and Laing Karen M
Bought by
Laing Karen M

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Laing Justin
Bought by
Laing Justin and Hall Karen Laing
Seller's Agent
Faith Sackett
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Janet Romanowski
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.80%
Original Mortgage
$672,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2014
Closed on
Jun 20, 2014
Sold by
Shervington Harold Thomas
Bought by
Laing Justin
Seller's Agent
Faith Sackett
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Janet Romanowski
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$672,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2004
Sold by
Shervington Christina Lynne
Bought by
Shervington Harold Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$546,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2001
Sold by
Houston Robert K and The Houston Trust
Bought by
Shervington Harold Thomas and Shervington Christina Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,800
Interest Rate
6.87%
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
Laing Karen Margaret -- Old Republic Title
Laing Karen M -- Er Amrock Title Ca
Laing Karen M -- Amrock Title Ca
Laing Karen M -- None Available
Laing Justin -- First American Title Company
Laing Justin $975,000 First American Title Company
Laing Justin -- First American Title Company
Shervington Harold Thomas -- Old Republic Title Company
Shervington Harold Thomas $581,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Laing Karen Margaret $250,000
Previous Owner Laing Karen M $625,930
Previous Owner Laing Justin $672,000
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $645,000
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $100,000
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $546,000
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $100,000
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $543,750
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $459,500
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $56,200
Previous Owner Shervington Harold Thomas $464,800
Closed Shervington Harold Thomas $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2014 06/25/14 Sold $975,000 -1.4% $611 / Sq Ft
05/11/2014 05/11/14 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $989,000 -- $619 / 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 $13,110 $1,195,217 $836,652 $358,565
2023 $12,948 $1,148,806 $804,164 $344,642
2022 $12,800 $1,126,280 $788,396 $337,884
2021 $12,530 $1,104,196 $772,937 $331,259
2020 $12,430 $1,092,874 $765,012 $327,862
2019 $12,160 $1,071,444 $750,011 $321,433
2018 $12,020 $1,050,436 $735,305 $315,131
2017 $11,863 $1,029,839 $720,887 $308,952
2016 $11,197 $1,009,646 $706,752 $302,894
2015 $10,991 $994,480 $696,136 $298,344
2014 $8,268 $742,625 $420,105 $322,520
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Faith Sackett

    David Lyng Real Estate

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Janet Romanowski

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81413855

MLSListings

APN: 003-274-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

143 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 143 Merced Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 25 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,864,001, approximately $1,167 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 143 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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