NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Maka Trail Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,258,000 - $1,468,867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,654 Sq Ft
$829/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 8, 2018

Last sale price $825,000 $499 Per Sq Ft

Est. 66% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,256 / mo

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Property
  • Art Studio
  • Mountain View
  • Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • Solar Power System
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of November 2018

Tranquil and Magical Setting with Breathtaking views of Nisene Marks Park. Enter through the handmade iron gate created by Phil Lange. This home offers complete privacy with captivating views from every room. Feel the wonder of nature sipping morning coffee on the upper deck of your master suite or lunch on the main living deck. Inspired? Step into your own detached artist studio. This is setup for 2 artist with a great separation of space. Separate Workshop next to the artist studio for the handyman at heart. Located in the Highly Rated Mountain School District. The home has energy efficiencies which include owned solar panels and tankless water heater. New engineered septic system.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Garcia

David Lyng Real Estate License #01790337 Listed on: 06/18/2018

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Macdevitt

JPA Properties Inc License #02020537

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 2.13 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,654 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop
  • Mountain Views
  • Security Gate
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Horse Property

Utilities

  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Power Generator
  • Water Filtration System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 099-121-48-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

2.13 Acres

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1654
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Pellet Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1654
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Workshop
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains
  • Horse Property: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 099-121-48-000
  • Lot Acres: 2.1320
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 92870.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 92870.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Generator, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned
  • Second Unit Description: artist studio

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2018
Closed on
Nov 2, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robin Garcia
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Macdevitt
JPA Properties Inc
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$270,000
-24.66%
Current Estimated Value
$1,371,717

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$546,717
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.84%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Outstanding Balance
$579,151
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$792,566

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$598,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Interest Rate
6.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$399,999
Interest Rate
6.97%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$825,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
-- Accommodation
-- None Available
$747,500 First American Title Co
-- First American Title Co
-- --
$655,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $660,000
Closed $120,000
Closed $598,000
Closed $465,000
Closed $399,999
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/08/2018 11/08/18 Sold $825,000 -8.0% $499 / Sq Ft
10/17/2018 10/17/18 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2018 09/18/18 Price Changed $897,000 -9.8% $542 / Sq Ft
07/19/2018 07/19/18 Price Changed $995,000 -9.1% $602 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $662 / 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 $10,684 $914,725 $669,311 $245,414
2023 $10,499 $879,205 $643,321 $235,884
2022 $10,350 $861,966 $630,707 $231,259
2021 $10,022 $845,065 $618,340 $226,725
2020 $9,908 $836,400 $612,000 $224,400
2019 $9,586 $820,000 $600,000 $220,000
2018 $10,516 $914,514 $600,284 $314,230
2017 $9,942 $896,582 $588,513 $308,069
2016 $9,341 $855,004 $561,223 $293,781
2015 $8,821 $806,607 $529,455 $277,152
2014 $7,983 $726,673 $476,986 $249,687
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Robin Garcia

    David Lyng Real Estate

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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Thomas Macdevitt

    JPA Properties Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81710698

MLSListings

APN: 099-121-48-000

California Santa Cruz County Soquel 95073

159 Maka Trail, Soquel, CA

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