NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Hollywood Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

King Street Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,741,000 - $2,126,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,164 Sq Ft
$884/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $1,500,000 $693 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,536/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of February 2021

This home is located at 185 Hollywood Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 29 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,912,903, approximately $883 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 185 Hollywood Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Westlake Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vic Morvay

Thunderbird Real Estate License #00685994 Listed on: 01/29/2021

Thunderbird Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Angelica Vassilieva

Lighthouse Realty License #01977702

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,680

Year Built

  • 1963

Lot Details

  • 5,793

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,164 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • 5,793 Sq Ft Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,680

Year Built

1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: SFR
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2164
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1963

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Pellet Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2164
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Stove - Pellet
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1330
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5793.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5793.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2021
Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
Sold by
Williams Richard J and Upshur Katherine M
Bought by
Bost Laura Ellen and Bost Daniel Lee
Seller's Agent
Vic Morvay
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Angelica Vassilieva
Lighthouse Realty
List Price
$1,449,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
3.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,912,903

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$412,903
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.34%
Original Mortgage
$722,000
Outstanding Balance
$645,750
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,267,153

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2012
Sold by
Williams Richard J and Upshur Katherine M
Bought by
Williams Richard J and Upshur Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2009
Sold by
Williams Richard J
Bought by
Williams Richard J and Upshur Katherine M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2008
Sold by
Upshur Katherine
Bought by
Williams Richard J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2008
Sold by
Edwards Brent C and Edwards Gretchen
Bought by
Williams Richard J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Marquez Ronald and Marquez Meredith
Bought by
Edwards Brent C and Edwards Gretchen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$627,200
Interest Rate
3.62%
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
Bost Laura Ellen $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Williams Richard J -- Stewart Title Of California
Williams Richard J -- Stewart Title Of California
Williams Richard J -- None Available
Williams Richard J -- Old Republic Title Company
Williams Richard J $955,000 Old Republic Title Company
Edwards Brent C $785,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bost Laura Ellen $722,000
Previous Owner Williams Richard J $417,000
Previous Owner Williams Richard J $450,000
Previous Owner Edwards Brent C $627,200
Closed Edwards Brent C $78,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $1,500,000 +3.5% $693 / Sq Ft
01/31/2021 01/31/21 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2021 01/29/21 For Sale $1,449,000 -- $670 / 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 $17,680 $1,623,648 $1,190,675 $432,973
2023 $17,461 $1,560,600 $1,144,440 $416,160
2022 $17,260 $1,530,000 $1,122,000 $408,000
2021 $12,959 $1,136,162 $684,076 $452,086
2020 $12,857 $1,124,513 $677,062 $447,451
2019 $12,580 $1,102,463 $663,786 $438,677
2018 $12,436 $1,080,846 $650,771 $430,075
2017 $12,275 $1,059,654 $638,011 $421,643
2016 $11,586 $1,038,876 $625,501 $413,375
2015 $11,363 $1,023,271 $616,105 $407,166
2014 $10,498 $941,255 $566,726 $374,529
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Vic Morvay

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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  • Angelica Vassilieva

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Angelica Vassilieva

    Lighthouse Realty

    (831) 566-3961

    3 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Angelica Vassilieva
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81827717

MLSListings

APN: 006-143-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 King Street

185 Hollywood Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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