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Seller's Agent in 2019
Frank Murphy Realty
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
208 Emerald Forest Ln Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Estimated Value: $915,000 - $1,092,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,710
Sq Ft
$599/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Chalet
- Forest View
- Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
As of November 2019Price Slashed! Got fixer skills? Appraised for $766,000 02/2018. Escape to your own paradise!This 2 BR/3.5 BA main house includes an additional master bedroom suite with separate entrance over the large 2 car garage! The house enjoys an open floor plan, eat in kitchen, soaring ceilings, and a loft in two of the bonus rooms. Wrapped in warm redwood and cedar paneling, the heat pump delivers heat or A/C as desired. Step onto the large deck to access the sunny yard which would be perfect for a greenhouse and raised beds. Nice clear open sky for star gazing from the hot tub. Plenty of parking for boat, RV, Jeeps. Short walk to Fall Creek State Park access, and an EZ drive down the hill to Hwy1 and our amazing North coast beaches. Going to UCSC or downtown? Its a straight shot down Empire Grade to campus and to the delights of downtown Santa Cruz. This is one of the last homes on the charmingly rustic Emerald Forest Ln., adjacent to the Metro bus station on Pine Flat at Empire Grade!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Frank Murphy Realty
KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70010791 Listed on: 07/16/2019
Last Buyer's Agent
Mike Young
Monterey Bay Properties License #00952966
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1954
Lot Details
- 16,379 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Level Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 1 Carport Space
- Guest Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Chalet
- Cottage
- Wood Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,710 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Family or Dining Combination
- Storage Room
- Laundry in unit
- Utility Room
- Forest Views
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven or Range
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Propane
- Water Storage
- Well
- Septic Tank
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
- Deck
- 600 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 16, 2019
Closed on
Nov 12, 2019
Sold by
Martn Richard L and Martn Martin A
Bought by
Fetke Jesse and Fetke Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Frank Murphy Realty
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Mike Young
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$160,000
-20.38%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$399,513
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.05%
Original Mortgage
$437,500
Outstanding Balance
$384,116
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$640,397
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 2010
Sold by
Heinze William J and Heinze Beverly D
Bought by
Rodger Andrew B and Rodger Eryn D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$437,630
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 10, 1996
Sold by
Heinze William J and Heinze Beverly D
Bought by
Heinze William J and Heinze Beverly D
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 1996
Sold by
Heinze William J and Heinze Beverly D
Bought by
Heinze William J and Heinze Beverly D
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fetke Jesse | $625,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Rodger Andrew B | $513,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Heinze William J | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Heinze William J | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Heinze William J | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Fetke Jesse | $437,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Rodger Andrew B | $437,630 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2019 11/20/19 | Sold | $625,000 | -10.7% | $365 / Sq Ft |
| 10/18/2019 10/18/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/23/2019 09/23/19 | Price Changed | $699,900 | -4.8% | $409 / Sq Ft |
| 08/16/2019 08/16/19 | Price Changed | $735,000 | -6.4% | $430 / Sq Ft |
| 07/16/2019 07/16/19 | For Sale | $785,000 | -- | $459 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
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 | $7,824 | $683,529 | $514,014 | $169,515 |
| 2023 | $7,765 | $656,987 | $494,054 | $162,933 |
| 2022 | $7,634 | $644,105 | $484,367 | $159,738 |
| 2021 | $7,347 | $631,475 | $474,869 | $156,606 |
| 2020 | $7,285 | $625,000 | $470,000 | $155,000 |
| 2019 | $6,774 | $593,620 | $356,172 | $237,448 |
| 2018 | $6,665 | $581,980 | $349,188 | $232,792 |
| 2017 | $6,568 | $570,568 | $342,340 | $228,228 |
| 2016 | $6,344 | $559,380 | $335,628 | $223,752 |
| 2015 | $6,265 | $550,978 | $330,586 | $220,392 |
| 2014 | $6,178 | $540,184 | $324,110 | $216,074 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Mike Young
Monterey Bay Properties
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81760715
APN: 080-153-31-000
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