NOT LISTED FOR SALE

179 Alta Dr Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $1,450,000 - $1,707,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,098 Sq Ft
$755/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2017

Last sale price $1,075,000 $512 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,420/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Eichler Home
  • Deck
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Atrium Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2017

Loads of natural light streams in from an inner courtyard creating a smooth transition from outside to inside. This Eichler-like home is SINGLE LEVEL with nearly 2100 sf of living space. Three bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, separate large family room, dining area and 3 car garage. Designed with 3 heating zones for controlling where and how warm you want specific areas of the house. The home is centered on this large lot making for a generous front yard with privacy from the street. The backyard is roomy as well with gardening space, play areas and more. Mature oaks add to the peaceful setting in this wonderful La Selva Beach neighborhood and a short walk to the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bettsy Tyler

Monterey Bay Properties License #01401058 Listed on: 03/07/2017

Monterey Bay Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Brose

CENTURY 21 Masters License #00932357

CENTURY 21 Masters

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-9

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,098 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Atrium Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 045-112-49-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Eichler
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2098
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Zoning Description: R-1-9
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2098
  • Laundry: Hookups Only
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Atrium, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Heat Pump, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 045-112-49-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3850
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 16771.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 16771.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2021
Sold by
Blum Marian
Bought by
Blum Marian and Marian Blum Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,585,007

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2017
Closed on
Jun 8, 2017
Sold by
Grantz Julian J and Grantz Kristina M
Bought by
Borchers Albert and Blum Marian
Seller's Agent
Bettsy Tyler
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Judy Brose
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$157,571
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,427,436

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1998
Sold by
Howder Charles L
Bought by
Grantz Julian J and Grantz Kristina M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,400
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1995
Sold by
Howder Dorothy E
Bought by
Howder Charles L
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
Blum Marian -- None Available
Borchers Albert $1,075,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grantz Julian J $390,500 First American Title Co
Howder Charles L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Borchers Albert $300,000
Previous Owner Grantz Julian J $312,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/21/2017 06/21/17 Sold $1,075,000 -1.8% $512 / Sq Ft
04/08/2017 04/08/17 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2017 03/07/17 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $522 / 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 $13,580 $1,247,630 $873,341 $374,289
2023 $13,374 $1,199,183 $839,428 $359,755
2022 $13,138 $1,175,670 $822,969 $352,701
2021 $12,802 $1,152,617 $806,832 $345,785
2020 $12,614 $1,140,799 $798,559 $342,240
2019 $12,400 $1,118,430 $782,901 $335,529
2018 $12,042 $1,096,502 $767,551 $328,951
2017 $6,071 $537,265 $295,805 $241,460
2016 $5,914 $526,730 $290,005 $236,725
2015 $5,853 $518,818 $285,649 $233,169
2014 $5,729 $508,656 $280,054 $228,602
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Bettsy Tyler

    Monterey Bay Properties

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Judy Brose

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81641342

MLSListings

APN: 045-112-49-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

179 Alta Dr, Watsonville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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