NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1552 Merrill St Unit 2 Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Twin Lakes Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $873,000 - $1,096,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,148 Sq Ft
$824/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2023

Last sale price $860,000 $749 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,266/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Corian Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2023

It's a 10! Don't wait to come gawk at this lovingly refreshed townhouse in Live Oak, just a 10 minute walk from the sand at fabled Sunny Cove Beach. There's no shortage of neighborhood recreational opportunities for surfers, paddlers, swimmers and those who simply love to frolic in the sunshine: Blacks Beach, Corcoran Beach, Twin Lakes Beach, the Yacht Harbor, and Simpkins Family Swim Center beckon around the bend. The East Cliff Shopping Center is for sure a local's favorite, featuring the Live Oak Farmer's Market every Sunday and everyday delights including Holy Smokes BBQ, Coffeetopia, El Rosal Bakery, and the East Cliff Brewing Company. This is literally Ground Zero for the legendary and increasingly exclusive Santa Cruz lifestyle which California dreams are made of. It's hard to find this much quality living space (both indoors and out!) so close to so much of what makes Santa Cruz such an enviable - and incomparable - place to live.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sebastian Frey

Compass License #01369847 Listed on: 04/27/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Terri Mayall

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01085181

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,059

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 1,045 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,148 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Corian Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance, water
  • Sea Mist Association
  • Built by Sea Mist

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-311-02-000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,059

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Age: 42
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 3
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1148
  • Complex Name: Sea Mist
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: RM-2.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1148
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 350
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance, Water
  • H O A Name Text: Sea Mist
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 027-311-02-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0240
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1045.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1045.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2022
Sold by
Aron Lucier
Bought by
Lucier Aron
Current Estimated Value
$945,625

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Outstanding Balance
$469,973
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$430,075

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2014
Sold by
Lucier David Ray
Bought by
Lucier David Ray and Lucier Aron

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2014
Sold by
Lucier Marilyn Jean
Bought by
Lucier David Ray

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2014
Sold by
Lucier David Ray and Lucier Marilyn Jean
Bought by
Lucier David R and Lucier Marilyn J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2006
Sold by
Lucier David Ray and Lucier Marilyn Jean
Bought by
Lucier David Ray and Lucier Marilyn Jean
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
Lucier Aron -- Pacific Coast Title
Lucier David Ray -- None Available
Lucier David Ray -- None Available
Lucier David R -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Lucier David Ray -- None Available
Lucier David Ray -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lucier Aron $492,000
Previous Owner Lucier Aron $109,074
Previous Owner Lucier David Ray $115,000
Previous Owner Lucier David R $85,000
Previous Owner Lucier David R $54,000
Previous Owner Lucier David R $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/17/2023 05/17/23 Sold $860,000 -1.7% $749 / Sq Ft
05/05/2023 05/05/23 Price Changed $875,000 +9.4% $762 / Sq Ft
05/01/2023 05/01/23 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2023 04/27/23 For Sale $800,000 -- $697 / 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 $11,059 $894,744 $626,321 $268,423
2023 $2,236 $95,776 $61,547 $34,229
2022 $2,151 $93,898 $60,340 $33,558
2021 $1,971 $92,057 $59,157 $32,900
2020 $1,932 $91,113 $58,551 $32,562
2019 $1,890 $89,327 $57,403 $31,924
2018 $1,838 $87,575 $56,277 $31,298
2017 $1,724 $85,859 $55,175 $30,684
2016 $1,675 $84,175 $54,093 $30,082
2015 $1,607 $82,910 $53,280 $29,630
2014 $1,567 $81,286 $52,236 $29,050
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Sebastian Frey

    Compass

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  • Terri Mayall

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Terri Mayall

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-3361

    3 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Terri Mayall
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81925819

MLSListings

APN: 027-311-02-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Twin Lakes

1552 Merrill St Unit 2, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 1552 Merrill St Unit 2, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 27 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $945,625, approximately $823 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 1552 Merrill St Unit 2 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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