NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1481 Jose Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Live Oak Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,616,000 - $1,845,502

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,302 Sq Ft
$734/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2013

Last sale price $699,000 $304 Per Sq Ft

Est. 142% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,169/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Jose Avenue County Park

About This Home

As of September 2013

Located on a flag lot that affords extra privacy and space. Spacious great room with beautiful custom kitchen and separate dining room. 2 fireplaces, one in living room and other in master bedroom. Great master suite. Upstairs has area for additional sitting space or office space (loft area) No sign. Do not go onto property without appointment without your agent or Marilyn Johnson.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilyn Johnson

Bailey Properties License #01095691 Listed on: 04/17/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Cara De Simone

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01215427

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,480

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Flag Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,302 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 026-701-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,480

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 11
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 303.65
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2302
  • Map Book Page: 972
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Thomas Bros Page: 972
  • Thomas Brothers: H6
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Zoning Description: r-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Self Cleaning, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 2302
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Built-in Vacuum

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Green Acres Elementary
  • Middle School: Shoreline Middle
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 881
  • Middle School: 884

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Flag Lot
  • Parcel Number: 026-701-007
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 303.65
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8712.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 8712.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 8712.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8712.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Insulated Water Heater, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Green Acres Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Shoreline Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2021
Sold by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J
Bought by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J
Current Estimated Value
$1,690,626

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$553,500
Outstanding Balance
$496,885
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,176,318

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2016
Sold by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J
Bought by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$602,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2015
Sold by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J
Bought by
Summers Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2014
Sold by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J
Bought by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2013
Closed on
Sep 19, 2013
Sold by
Vick Jay M and Vick Halley
Bought by
Summers Eric W and Summers Tammy J
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Johnson
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cara De Simone
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$729,000
Sold Price
$699,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.60%
Original Mortgage
$559,200
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2012
Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Hagemann Karl F
Bought by
Vick Jay M and Vick Halley
Seller's Agent
Anina Van Alstine
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Abe Yang
RSI, Realty Services & Inv.
List Price
$649,500
Sold Price
$649,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.95%
Original Mortgage
$519,600
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2011
Sold by
Romansky Christi A
Bought by
Hagemann Karl F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2011
Sold by
Lewis Brooke
Bought by
Hagemann Karl F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2007
Sold by
Caitlin Grace
Bought by
Romansky Christi A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,662
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2007
Sold by
Romansky Marc A
Bought by
Romansky Christi A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,662
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2004
Sold by
Neeley Michael
Bought by
Caitlin Grace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2002
Sold by
Yacht Harbor Oaks Ltd Partnership
Bought by
Thomas James and Thomas Barbara
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
Summers Eric W -- Old Republic Title Company
Summers Eric W -- Old Republic Title Company
Summers Eric W -- Accommodation
Summers Eric W -- Old Republic Title Company
Summers Family Trust -- None Available
Summers Eric W -- Old Republic Title Company
Summers Eric W $699,000 Old Republic Title Company
Vick Jay M $649,500 Old Republic Title Company
Hagemann Karl F $600,000 First American Title Company
Hagemann Karl F -- First American Title Company
Romansky Christi A $877,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Romansky Christi A -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Caitlin Grace -- First American Title Co
Caitlin Grace $750,000 First American Title Co
Thomas James $525,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Summers Eric W $553,500
Closed Summers Eric W $125,000
Closed Summers Eric W $602,000
Closed Summers Eric W $618,700
Closed Summers Eric W $624,000
Closed Summers Eric W $559,200
Previous Owner Vick Jay M $519,600
Previous Owner Hagemann Karl F $408,000
Previous Owner Hagemann Karl F $410,000
Previous Owner Romansky Christi $87,662
Previous Owner Romansky Christi A $702,000
Previous Owner Caitlin Grace $30,000
Previous Owner Caitlin Grace $380,000
Previous Owner Thomas James $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/25/2013 09/25/13 Sold $699,000 0.0% $304 / Sq Ft
05/17/2013 05/17/13 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Price Changed $699,000 -4.1% $304 / Sq Ft
04/17/2013 04/17/13 For Sale $729,000 +12.2% $317 / Sq Ft
10/11/2012 10/11/12 Sold $649,500 0.0% $282 / Sq Ft
09/10/2012 09/10/12 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2012 09/04/12 For Sale $649,500 -- $282 / 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 $11,480 $856,878 $514,127 $342,751
2023 $10,981 $823,605 $494,163 $329,442
2022 $10,731 $807,456 $484,474 $322,982
2021 $10,392 $791,623 $474,974 $316,649
2020 $10,284 $783,507 $470,104 $313,403
2019 $10,072 $768,143 $460,886 $307,257
2018 $9,898 $753,082 $451,849 $301,233
2017 $9,727 $738,316 $442,990 $295,326
2016 $9,546 $723,839 $434,304 $289,535
2015 $9,395 $712,966 $427,780 $285,186
2014 $9,343 $699,000 $419,400 $279,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marilyn Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Marilyn Johnson

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 251-6994

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Marilyn Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Cara De Simone

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Anina Van Alstine

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Anina Van Alstine

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 818-0735

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Anina Van Alstine
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Abe Yang

    RSI, Realty Services & Inv.

    (415) 346-1384

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Abe Yang
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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Abraham Yang

    RSI, Realty Services & Inv.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81312577

MLSListings

APN: 026-701-07-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Live Oak

1481 Jose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 1481 Jose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 17 April 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,690,626, approximately $734 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 1481 Jose Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Mission Hill Middle School, Harbor High School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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