NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 La Canada Way Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $1,142,000 - $1,469,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,585 Sq Ft
$839/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2012

Last sale price $655,000 $413 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,086/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • High Ceiling
  • Brook Knoll Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of August 2012

Charming single level in Rolling Woods. Great quiet location on expansive corner lot. Simple-traditional style. Separeate family room and living room. Wood stove and fireplace. Fresh and clean with new paint & carpets, wood parquet floors in bedrooms. Some updating. Very friendly open design w/views of your own "park" Close to SV schools, Henry Cowell Park- Enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caren Spencer

Monterey Bay Properties License #00879602 Listed on: 06/15/2012

Monterey Bay Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Lange

Intero Real Estate Services License #01496679

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,771

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 0.3

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,585 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck
  • Fenced

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 061-353-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,771

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 48
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 413.25
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1585
  • Barclay Horizontal: 65
  • Barclays Page: 37
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 952
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 37
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 54
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 65
  • Thomas Bros Page: 952
  • Thomas Brothers: C7
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 1585
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition, Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace, Gas - Natural, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Scotts Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 061-353-001
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 422.40
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13068.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 13068.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 13068.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13068.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Caulked/Sealed

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Scotts Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2012
Closed on
Aug 3, 2012
Sold by
Garcia Jason B and Garcia Kristi A
Bought by
Suomela Erik A and Suomela Sheri L
Seller's Agent
Caren Spencer
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Heather Lange
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$669,500
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-2.17%
Current Estimated Value
$1,329,466

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$674,466
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.78%
Original Mortgage
$524,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1997
Sold by
Hall Merrill W and Hall Jean F
Bought by
Garcia Jason B and Garcia Kristi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$256,000
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 1995
Sold by
Oar Partners
Bought by
Hall Merrill W and Hall Jean F
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
Suomela Erik A $655,000 First American Title Company
Garcia Jason B $320,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Hall Merrill W -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Suomela Erik A $100,000
Open Suomela Erik A $548,000
Closed Suomela Erik A $510,400
Closed Suomela Erik A $50,000
Closed Suomela Erik A $520,300
Closed Suomela Erik A $523,000
Closed Suomela Erik A $50,000
Closed Suomela Erik A $524,000
Previous Owner Garcia Jason B $50,000
Previous Owner Garcia Jason B $430,000
Previous Owner Garcia Jason B $292,000
Previous Owner Garcia Jason B $256,000
Previous Owner Hall Merrill W $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Sold $655,000 -2.2% $413 / Sq Ft
07/23/2012 07/23/12 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2012 06/15/12 For Sale $669,500 -- $422 / 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 $10,771 $824,442 $572,615 $251,827
2023 $10,610 $792,427 $550,379 $242,048
2022 $10,490 $776,889 $539,587 $237,302
2021 $10,174 $761,656 $529,007 $232,649
2020 $10,418 $753,847 $523,583 $230,264
2019 $10,303 $739,066 $513,317 $225,749
2018 $9,830 $724,574 $503,252 $221,322
2017 $9,896 $710,366 $493,384 $216,982
2016 $9,581 $696,437 $483,710 $212,727
2015 $9,543 $685,976 $476,444 $209,532
2014 $9,240 $672,539 $467,111 $205,428
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Caren Spencer

    Monterey Bay Properties

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  • Heather Lange

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Heather Lange

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 207-3130

    43 Total Sales

    Heather Lange
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81222694

MLSListings

APN: 061-353-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

185 La Canada Way, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 185 La Canada Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 15 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,329,466, approximately $838 per square foot. This property was built in 1964. 185 La Canada Way is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Brook Knoll Elementary School, Scotts Valley Middle School, and Scotts Valley High School.

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