NOT LISTED FOR SALE

197 Spreading Oak Dr Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Estimated Value: $2,080,000 - $2,373,583

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,578 Sq Ft
$476/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2019

Last sale price $1,340,000 $293 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,984/month

117 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Dumbwaiter
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Brook Knoll Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2019

Wonderful Hidden Glen home-one of the largest at 4578 sq.ft. Excellent entertaining space w/ gorgeous views of the mountains from many rooms & deck. The family room has an expansive oak bar, & there is sep formal dining. Dumbwaiter from garage to kitchen pantry. 3 fireplaces in the living, family & master. 3 bdms are on main level-2 w/ ext access. Spacious master suite level has high ceilings, his & hers closets, huge bath w/ oversized tub/sep shower. A 900 sq ft daylight basement plumbed, wired w/ interior access- could be ADU or movie/game room. 3+c gar-workshop. Hidden Glen Community offers many amenities-home is across from community pool, tennis courts & bar-b-que area. Walking trails around grounds-next door. There are even horse stables w/ round pen for homeowner use and access to trails in Henry Cowell close by. Easy access to Hwy 17 & Scotts Valley Metro for commuting bus options. Call agent for disclosure link to all reports and disclosures.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Strusis

CENTURY 21 Masters License #01068586 Listed on: 07/31/2019

CENTURY 21 Masters

Last Buyer's Agent

Malaka Thompson

TSG Premier Realty License #01989515

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,585

Year Built

  • 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $196 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Floor Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,578 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Alarm System
  • Laundry Room
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Dumbwaiter
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, common area gas, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area, pool spa or tennis
  • Hidden Glen Association

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,585

Year Built

1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$196 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-20
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Pets - Rules
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4578
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Island With Sink, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 4578
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Tub In Primary Bedroom, Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Greenbelt, Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck
  • Pool: Cabana / Dressing Room, Heated - Solar, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Gunite, Pool / Spa Combo, Spa - Cover, Spa - In Ground
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic, Septic Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Hidden Glen
  • HOA Fees: 196
  • HOA Amenities: Bbq Area, Community Pool, Playground, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub, Tennis Court / Facility
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Pool, Spa, Or Tennis
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Hidden Glen

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Dumbwaiter, High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • High School: 863

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up, Grade - Varies
  • Lot Acres: 0.5130
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 22346.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 22346.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Floor, Skylight

Multi Family

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2019
Closed on
Dec 13, 2019
Sold by
Blessing James E and Blessing Mary B
Bought by
Knight Leigh Margaret and Zils Jude
Seller's Agent
Lori Strusis
CENTURY 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Malaka Thompson
TSG Premier Realty
List Price
$1,589,000
Sold Price
$1,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$249,000
-15.67%
Current Estimated Value
$2,179,146

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$839,146
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$705,315
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,473,831

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2007
Sold by
Chen I Ching I and Chen Cindy
Bought by
Blessing James E and Blessing Mary B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$927,296
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Chen I Ching I and Chen Cindy
Bought by
Chen I Ching I and Chen Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$648,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2002
Sold by
Chen I Ching I and Chen Cindy
Bought by
Chen I Ching I and Chen Cindy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2001
Sold by
Chen I Ching I and Chen Cindy
Bought by
Chen I Ching I and Chen Cindy
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
Knight Leigh Margaret $1,340,000 First American Title Company
Blessing James E $1,159,500 First American Title Company
Chen I Ching I -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Chen I Ching I -- Old Republic Title Company
Chen I Ching I -- Old Republic Title Company
Chen I Ching I -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knight Leigh Margaret $800,000
Previous Owner Blessing James E $927,296
Previous Owner Chen I Ching I $648,000
Previous Owner Chen I Ching I $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/23/2019 12/23/19 Sold $1,340,000 -4.2% $293 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2019 10/01/19 Price Changed $1,399,000 -9.7% $306 / Sq Ft
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Price Changed $1,549,000 -2.5% $338 / Sq Ft
07/31/2019 07/31/19 For Sale $1,589,000 -- $347 / 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 $16,585 $1,514,752 $732,743 $782,009
2023 $15,855 $1,414,580 $704,290 $710,290
2022 $15,541 $1,380,960 $690,480 $690,480
2021 $15,156 $1,353,882 $676,941 $676,941
2020 $15,053 $1,340,000 $670,000 $670,000
2019 $15,382 $1,364,862 $470,999 $893,863
2018 $14,739 $1,338,100 $461,764 $876,336
2017 $14,453 $1,290,425 $445,315 $845,110
2016 $13,107 $1,194,838 $412,329 $782,509
2015 $12,639 $1,127,205 $388,989 $738,216
2014 $11,102 $1,015,500 $350,440 $665,060
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lori Strusis

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Malaka Thompson

    TSG Premier Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81762682

MLSListings

APN: 067-531-14-000

California Santa Cruz County Scotts Valley 95066

197 Spreading Oak Dr, Scotts Valley, CA

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