NOT LISTED FOR SALE

158 Cortez St Capitola, CA 95010

Estimated Value: $1,383,000 - $1,609,511

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,299 Sq Ft
$1,166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 10, 2021

Last sale price $1,400,000 $1,078 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,052 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Skylights
  • 1-minute walk to Cortez Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Grandmas house ! Such a sweet home with great curb appeal in an established peaceful neighborhood. Just a few blocks to the beach through a secret park used almost exclusively by local home owners. Solidly built home ready for your upgrades. Kitchen has window to the street and electric range oven with downdraft. Kitchen open to dining room w skylight which faces the large back yard and is open to the living room w a fireplace. Through the back yard is a gate to the mostly private park. Bedrooms are ample with two full baths. Master in the back of the home. Attached garage w laundry area. Central forced air. Nearby is also Gayles bakery, and small local stores as well as Nob Hill. Easy freeway access without the noise.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Kay

KW Bay Area Estates License #01038967 Listed on: 11/06/2021

KW Bay Area Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Lyman Chao

Remax Capital License #02099553

Remax Capital

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1968

Lot Details

  • 6,142 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Mostly Level

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,299 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Electric Oven
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1968

Lot Details

6,142 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: SFR
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1299
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1968

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1299
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Site Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1410
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6142.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6142.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2021
Closed on
Dec 8, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandy Kay
KW Bay Area Estates
Buyer's Agent
Lyman Chao
Remax Capital
List Price
$1,423,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-1.62%
Current Estimated Value
$1,597,702

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$197,702
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,400,000 Chicago Title
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Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/10/2021 12/10/21 Sold $1,400,000 -1.6% $1,078 / Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2021 11/06/21 For Sale $1,423,000 -- $1,095 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $17,075 $1,485,691 $1,114,268 $371,423
2023 $16,726 $1,428,000 $1,071,000 $357,000
2022 $16,557 $1,400,000 $1,050,000 $350,000
2021 $3,378 $210,554 $114,850 $95,704
2020 $3,324 $208,395 $113,672 $94,723
2019 $3,246 $204,309 $111,443 $92,866
2018 $3,174 $200,303 $109,258 $91,045
2017 $3,121 $196,373 $107,114 $89,259
2016 $2,982 $192,523 $105,014 $87,509
2015 $2,820 $189,632 $103,437 $86,195
2014 $2,753 $185,918 $101,411 $84,507
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandy Kay

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sandy Kay

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (408) 202-0608

    38 Total Sales

    Sandy Kay
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lyman Chao

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81868976

MLSListings

APN: 036-222-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Capitola 95010

158 Cortez St, Capitola, CA

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