NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Leila Ct Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Live Oak Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,233,000 - $1,435,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,336 Sq Ft
$994/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 21, 2017

Last sale price $840,000 $629 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,261/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dining Area
  • 1-Story Property
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-

About This Home

As of September 2017

Picture perfect home located at the end of a quiet street close to schools, shopping, Harbor and freeway access. Large sunny 8000+ sq ft lot beautifully landscaped and very private. Home is single level with nice size rooms. Recently installed hardwood flooring, French doors, spacious kitchen and large walk-in closet in the master bedroom. The attaché dgarage is fully finished and can easily accommodate two cars. Extra parking for a boat or RV. This is the home your clients have been waiting for.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Claiborne

CENTURY 21 Masters License #00859505 Listed on: 08/29/2017

CENTURY 21 Masters

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Bailey

Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors License #01369236

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 8,773 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,336 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 026-531-43-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,014

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 24
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1336
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 1336
  • Stories: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Green Acres Elementary
  • Middle School: Shoreline Middle
  • High School: Soquel High
  • High School: 877
  • Elementary School: 881
  • Middle School: 884

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 026-531-43-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2014
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8773.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8773.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2021
Sold by
Bower Joan Martine
Bought by
Bower Family Trust and Bower
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,332,582

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2017
Closed on
Sep 12, 2017
Sold by
Lafortune Nancy M and The Lafortune Family Trust
Bought by
Bower E George E and Bower Joan Martine
Seller's Agent
Frank Claiborne
CENTURY 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Linda Bailey
Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors
List Price
$789,000
Sold Price
$840,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
6.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2016
Sold by
Lafortune Louis A and Lafortune Nancy M
Bought by
Lafortune Family Trust
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
Bower Family Trust -- --
Bower E George E $840,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lafortune Family Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lafortune Louis A $250,000
Previous Owner Lafortune Louis A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/21/2017 09/21/17 Sold $840,000 +6.5% $629 / Sq Ft
09/07/2017 09/07/17 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2017 08/29/17 For Sale $789,000 -- $591 / 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 $12,014 $955,776 $640,370 $315,406
2023 $11,463 $918,663 $615,504 $303,159
2022 $11,193 $900,649 $603,435 $297,214
2021 $10,835 $882,990 $591,603 $291,387
2020 $10,719 $873,936 $585,537 $288,399
2019 $10,485 $856,800 $574,056 $282,744
2018 $10,219 $840,000 $562,800 $277,200
2017 $4,830 $345,628 $189,674 $155,954
2016 $3,992 $338,851 $185,955 $152,896
2015 $3,866 $333,761 $183,162 $150,599
2014 -- $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Claiborne

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Frank Claiborne

    CENTURY 21 Masters

    (831) 588-8558

    19 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Linda Bailey

    Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81675867

MLSListings

APN: 026-531-43-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Live Oak

1540 Leila Ct, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 1540 Leila Ct, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 29 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,327,341, approximately $993 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 1540 Leila Ct 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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