NOT LISTED FOR SALE

148 Surfside Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,036,000 - $1,170,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
838 Sq Ft
$1,313/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 18, 2015

Last sale price $559,000 $667 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,488/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Balcony
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to Garfield Park

About This Home

As of February 2015

Walk to Westcliff & be close to the heart of Santa Cruz’ vibrant Lower Westside. All the economy & low maintenance of a condo but no HOA in this 2BR/1BA home with SFR zoning & a private backyard. Vaulted ceilings with lots of windows & skylights infuse this home with light & make the space live large, showing off a freshly painted interior with all new flooring & newly renovated kitchen & bath.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lela Willet

Unique Homes & Land License #00963701 Listed on: 01/06/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

John Flaniken

David Lyng Real Estate License #01420207

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,526

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 838 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Low Flow Shower

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-391-33

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,526

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 29
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 838
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range - Electric, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 838
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric, Gas Hookup, Hookup - Washer/Dryer, Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, No Garage
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric, Gas, Space Heater, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Inverted Floor Plan, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 004-391-33
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1498.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1498.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 6, 2015
Closed on
Feb 9, 2015
Sold by
Sumner & Surfside Llc
Bought by
Taft Jessica Karen and Cohn Gabriel Jacob
Seller's Agent
Lela Willet
Unique Homes & Land
Buyer's Agent
John Flaniken
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$559,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,100,018

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$541,018
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$447,200
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2014
Sold by
Knapp Larry Carl and Knapp Mary Louise
Bought by
Sumner & Surfside Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,200
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2014
Sold by
Sumner & Surfside Llc
Bought by
Knapp Larry Carl and Knapp Marie Louise
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
Taft Jessica Karen $559,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sumner & Surfside Llc -- None Available
Knapp Larry Carl -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Taft Jessica Karen $398,000
Closed Taft Jessica Karen $447,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/18/2015 02/18/15 Sold $559,000 0.0% $667 / Sq Ft
01/21/2015 01/21/15 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2015 01/06/15 For Sale $559,000 -- $667 / 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 $7,526 $671,835 $503,876 $167,959
2023 $7,435 $645,747 $484,310 $161,437
2022 $7,351 $633,085 $474,814 $158,271
2021 $7,199 $620,671 $465,503 $155,168
2020 $7,143 $614,307 $460,730 $153,577
2019 $6,983 $602,261 $451,696 $150,565
2018 $6,904 $590,453 $442,840 $147,613
2017 $6,815 $578,876 $434,157 $144,719
2016 $6,442 $567,525 $425,644 $141,881
2015 $1,396 $102,030 $35,552 $66,478
2014 $1,376 $100,032 $34,856 $65,176
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lela Willet

    Unique Homes & Land

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    John Flaniken

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81445900

MLSListings

APN: 004-391-33-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

148 Surfside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 148 Surfside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 06 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,100,018, approximately $1,312 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 148 Surfside 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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