NOT LISTED FOR SALE

18 Josefa Way Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Banana Belt Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,165,000 - $1,326,094

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$779/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2015

Last sale price $680,000 $425 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,540/month

Highlights

  • High Ceiling
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Level Lot
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of July 2015

Property is in escrow and due to close in a week. This listing is being reported only as a comp.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Burroughs

Linda Burroughs Real Estate License #00552298 Listed on: 07/18/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Burroughs

Linda Burroughs Real Estate License #00552298 Listed on: 07/18/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,023

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include insurance - common area
  • Reed Way Cottages Association
  • Built by Reed Way Cottages

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 009-521-03

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,023

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions
  • Age: 10
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 15
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1600
  • Complex Name: Reed Way Cottages
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1600
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • 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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 135
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Reed Way Cottages
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 009-521-03
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4182.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4182.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Telfer James and Telfer Nancy
Bought by
Telfer 2016 James G and Telfer 2016 Nancy G
Current Estimated Value
$1,245,774

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2015
Closed on
Jul 21, 2015
Sold by
Smith Carolyn P Blanc and The Blanc Marital Trust
Bought by
Telfer James and Telfer Nancy
Seller's Agent
Linda Burroughs
Linda Burroughs Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Linda Burroughs
Linda Burroughs Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-2.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.24%
Original Mortgage
$612,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Polanco David M
Bought by
Blanc Marianne E and Blanc Marital Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2006
Sold by
Reed Way Cottages Llc
Bought by
Polanco David M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Telfer 2016 James G -- None Available
Telfer James $680,000 Old Republic Title Company
Blanc Marianne E $499,000 First American Title Company
Polanco David M $685,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Telper James G $595,000
Closed Telfer James $608,000
Closed Telfer James $612,000
Previous Owner Polanco David M $548,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Sold $680,000 -2.7% $425 / Sq Ft
07/18/2015 07/18/15 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2015 07/18/15 For Sale $699,000 -- $437 / 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 $9,023 $804,982 $482,989 $321,993
2023 $8,914 $773,724 $464,234 $309,490
2022 $8,815 $758,553 $455,132 $303,421
2021 $8,633 $743,680 $446,208 $297,472
2020 $8,565 $736,054 $441,632 $294,422
2019 $8,377 $721,622 $432,973 $288,649
2018 $8,283 $707,472 $424,483 $282,989
2017 $8,177 $693,600 $416,160 $277,440
2016 $7,727 $680,000 $408,000 $272,000
2015 $5,934 $521,505 $312,903 $208,602
2014 $5,836 $511,290 $306,774 $204,516
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Burroughs

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Linda Burroughs

    Linda Burroughs Real Estate

    (831) 818-0218

    1 Total Sale

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81485852

MLSListings

APN: 009-521-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Banana Belt

18 Josefa Way, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 18 Josefa Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 18 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,245,774, approximately $778 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 18 Josefa Way is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including De Laveaga Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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