NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1431 N Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Prospect Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,293,000 - $1,557,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,791 Sq Ft
$779/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2022

Last sale price $1,250,000 $698 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,777/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Balcony
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of July 2022

Prospect Heights Entertainers Delight! This 1791 sq ft 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located on a beautifully landscaped flag lot, set back off the street, providing a sense of privacy. The home features an open floor plan with high ceilings and views of the mountains This home is ideal for indoor and outdoor entertaining with decks in both the front and back. The kitchen offers stainless steel appliances and a walk in pantry. One bedroom and full bath on the main floor. Large primary bedroom suite upstairs with lots of light, deck and amazing views. Drought tolerant landscaping with drip irrigation in front yard. Minutes from the best of what Santa Cruz offers: from beaches to 5-star eateries, hiking/cycling trails, golf, fine grocery and retail. Lastly, quick access to all highways make a commuters dream, eliminating the fishhook!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Foster

Anderson Christie, Inc. License #00637489 Listed on: 06/21/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrea Bicskei

Sherman & Boone Realtors License #02169194

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,309

Year Built

  • 1974

Lot Details

  • 10,716 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Flag Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shake Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,791 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,309

Year Built

1974

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: R 1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 48
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1791
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1974

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1791
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Post And Pier
  • Roof: Shake
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: De Laveaga Elementary
  • Middle School: Branciforte Middle School
  • High School: Harbor High
  • High School: 851
  • Elementary School: 843
  • Middle School: 37459

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Flag Lot
  • Lot Acres: 0.2460
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10716.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10716.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2012
Sold by
Ridenbaugh Jean L and Lemos Jan
Bought by
Ridenbaugh Jean L and Jean L Ridenbaugh Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,394,815

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2001
Sold by
Ridenbaugh Jean L
Bought by
Ridenbaugh Jean L and Lemos Jan
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
Ridenbaugh Jean L -- None Available
Ridenbaugh Jean L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Ridenbaugh Jean L $250,000
Closed Ridenbaugh Jean L $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Sold $1,250,000 -7.4% $698 / Sq Ft
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2022 06/21/22 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $754 / 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 $14,309 $1,300,500 $975,375 $325,125
2023 $14,134 $1,250,000 $937,500 $312,500
2022 $2,248 $199,947 $33,633 $166,314
2021 $2,200 $196,026 $32,973 $163,053
2020 $2,182 $194,019 $32,637 $161,382
2019 $2,137 $190,212 $31,995 $158,217
2018 $2,111 $186,483 $31,368 $155,115
2017 $2,082 $182,829 $30,753 $152,076
2016 $1,966 $179,244 $30,150 $149,094
2015 $1,898 $176,550 $29,697 $146,853
2014 $1,864 $173,091 $29,115 $143,976
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debbie Foster

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Debbie Foster

    Anderson Christie, Inc.

    (831) 818-6018

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Debbie Foster
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Andrea Bicskei

    Sherman & Boone Realtors

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81896044

MLSListings

APN: 009-011-36-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065 Prospect Heights

1431 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 1431 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 since 21 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,394,815, approximately $778 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 1431 N Branciforte Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including De Laveaga Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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