NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1855 Branciforte Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Estimated Value: $991,000 - $1,779,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,073 Sq Ft
$1,184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 21, 2013

Last sale price $692,500 $645 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,492/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Art Studio
  • Deck
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2013

Buy a piece of paradise: Two homes on Branciforte Creek, Live the whole country fantasy! Three bedroom 1 1/2 bath main house across the creek, with terraced orchards, pizza oven and patio. Two car garage, abundant parking. Storage shed, or art studio. Second home is two story one bedroom with loft. This is a truly special property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anina Van Alstine

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00585992 Listed on: 07/01/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Glasgow

David Lyng Real Estate License #00929410

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 2.68

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Mudsill Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Dwelling with Separate Living Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Bottled Gas Heating
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Zoning described as rr
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 101-202-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,434

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cabin
  • Age: 29
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Barclay Horizontal: 71
  • Barclays Page: 44
  • Map Book Page: 952
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 44
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 56
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 71
  • Thomas Bros Page: 952
  • Thomas Brothers: J5
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Zoning Description: rr
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Trash Compactor, Hookups - Gas
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Guest House, Separate Living Unit
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Mudsill, Post and Pier, Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), BBQ Area, Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas - Bottled, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School: Branciforte Middle
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Middle School: 848

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 101-202-003
  • Lot Location: River/Stream/Lake
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 116740.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 116740.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 116740.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 116740.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Branciforte Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2013
Sold by
Hacking Chazz and Hacking Dawn Erin
Bought by
Hacking Chazz and Hacking Dawn Erin
Current Estimated Value
$1,269,906

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,750
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2012
Closed on
Mar 19, 2013
Sold by
Turzo Tasha and Turzo Christopher
Bought by
Hacking Chazz and Hacking Dawn Erin
Seller's Agent
Anina Van Alstine
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Glasgow
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$799,500
Sold Price
$692,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$107,000
-13.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2005
Sold by
Turzo Tasha
Bought by
Turzo Christopher and Turzo Tasha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2003
Sold by
Turzo Christopher
Bought by
Turzo Tasha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
5.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2002
Sold by
Turzo Christopher and Turzo Tasha
Bought by
Turzo Christopher and Turzo Tasha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,500
Interest Rate
6.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2001
Sold by
Turzo Tasha and Turzo Christopher
Bought by
Turzo Chris and Turso Tasha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2000
Sold by
Anderson Brian and Otis Kelly D
Bought by
Turzo Christopher and Turzo Tasha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Interest Rate
8.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1996
Sold by
Depena Tye
Bought by
Turzo Tasha and Turzo Christopher V

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1995
Sold by
Lowry Julie R and Blount Clarissa L
Bought by
Turzo Christopher V and Turzo Tasha

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,600
Interest Rate
7.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1995
Sold by
Lowry Robert and Lowry Julie R
Bought by
Lowry Julie R and Blount Clarissa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,125
Interest Rate
8.81%
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
Hacking Chazz -- Old Republic Title Company
Hacking Chazz $692,500 Old Republic Title Company
Turzo Christopher -- First American Title Co
Turzo Tasha -- --
Turzo Christopher -- First American Title Co
Turzo Chris -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Turzo Christopher $47,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Turzo Tasha -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Turzo Christopher V $372,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Lowry Julie R -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hacking Chazz $620,000
Closed Hacking Chazz $484,750
Closed Hacking Chazz $480,000
Previous Owner Turzo Christopher $150,000
Previous Owner Turzo Christopher $680,000
Previous Owner Turzo Tasha $580,000
Previous Owner Turzo Christopher $67,500
Previous Owner Turzo Chris $540,000
Previous Owner Turzo Christopher $420,000
Previous Owner Turzo Christopher V $297,600
Previous Owner Lowry Julie R $87,125
Closed Turzo Christopher V $37,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/21/2013 03/21/13 Sold $692,500 +0.4% $645 / Sq Ft
08/27/2012 08/27/12 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2012 08/16/12 Price Changed $689,500 -7.9% $643 / Sq Ft
07/26/2012 07/26/12 Price Changed $749,000 -6.3% $698 / Sq Ft
07/23/2012 07/23/12 For Sale $799,500 0.0% $745 / Sq Ft
07/15/2012 07/15/12 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2012 07/01/12 For Sale $799,500 -- $745 / 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 $9,434 $852,765 $471,022 $381,743
2023 $9,681 $819,650 $452,731 $366,919
2022 $9,543 $803,579 $443,854 $359,725
2021 $9,226 $787,823 $435,151 $352,672
2020 $9,255 $779,744 $430,689 $349,055
2019 $8,923 $764,455 $422,244 $342,211
2018 $8,791 $749,466 $413,965 $335,501
2017 $8,573 $734,771 $405,849 $328,922
2016 $8,130 $720,364 $397,891 $322,473
2015 $7,931 $709,543 $391,914 $317,629
2014 $7,794 $695,644 $384,237 $311,407
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anina Van Alstine

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Anina Van Alstine

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 818-0735

    41 Total Sales

    Anina Van Alstine
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  • Michael Glasgow

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Michael Glasgow

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 239-9662

    19 Total Sales

    Michael Glasgow
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81224721

MLSListings

APN: 101-202-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065

1855 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 1855 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 since 01 July 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,269,906, approximately $1,183 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 1855 Branciforte Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Happy Valley Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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