NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Monterey St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,312,000 - $2,740,270

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,183 Sq Ft
$1,149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2013

Last sale price $1,175,000 $538 Per Sq Ft

Est. 130% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,090/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Bay View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Lighthouse Neighborhood Park

About This Home

As of March 2013

THIS HOUSE HAS IT ALL! 1.5 BLOCKS TO THE CLIFFS,SURF,SAND, OCEAN PEEKS, AND THAT 4TH BEDROOM THAT IS LACKING IN MOST OTHER HOMES. LARGE LOT W/ ALLEY ACCESS, SEPARATE LEGAL 421sf UNIT W/BATH AND WATER HOOKUP (PERMITTED AS OFFICE SPACE) WITH SEPARATE YARD AREA. RECENT REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS, OPEN FLOORPLAN, FIREPLACE, TWO CAR GAR, UPSTAIRS MASTER W/FAMILY ROOM, AND PLENTY OF ATTIC AREA STORAGE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Hattis

Thunderbird Real Estate License #00864044 Listed on: 01/04/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Mercer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01017978

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,791

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 7,318

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,183 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Art Studio
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Deck
  • Level Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-272-014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,791

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 42
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 538.25
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2183
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 992
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 992
  • Thomas Brothers: D2
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2183
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: In Garage, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop, Artist Studio, Guest House, Separate Living Unit, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, No Stall Shower, Sunken Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Mountains, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Deck
  • Exterior: Wood, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Access - Alley, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • Elementary School: 841

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 004-272-014
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 572.61
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7318.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7318.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7318.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7318.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary
  • Elementary School Text: Bay View Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2013
Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Drescher Paul B and Friedman Roberta
Bought by
Ingram William P and Ingram Connie C
Seller's Agent
Larry Hattis
Thunderbird Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Diana Mercer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-6%
Current Estimated Value
$2,698,371

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,523,371
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2004
Sold by
Brewer Robert L and Brewer Rebecca C
Bought by
Drescher Paul B and Friedman Roberta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$715,000
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2002
Sold by
Brewer Robert L and Brewer Rebecca C
Bought by
Brewer Robert L and Brewer Rebecca C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1997
Sold by
Groner Norman E and Mitroff Ann Marie
Bought by
Brewer Robert L and Brewer Rebecca C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.31%
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
Ingram William P $1,175,000 First American Title Company
Drescher Paul B $1,087,500 Old Republic Title Company
Brewer Robert L -- --
Brewer Robert L $317,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ingram William P $500,000
Closed Ingram William P $200,000
Previous Owner Drescher Paul B $636,000
Previous Owner Drescher Paul B $715,000
Previous Owner Brewer Robert L $210,000
Previous Owner Brewer Robert L $200,000
Previous Owner Brewer Robert L $27,253
Previous Owner Brewer Robert L $50,000
Previous Owner Brewer Robert L $214,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/12/2013 03/12/13 Sold $1,175,000 -6.0% $538 / Sq Ft
02/08/2013 02/08/13 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2013 01/04/13 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $573 / 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 $15,791 $1,446,929 $1,012,850 $434,079
2023 $15,596 $1,390,743 $973,520 $417,223
2022 $15,417 $1,363,474 $954,432 $409,042
2021 $15,090 $1,336,739 $935,717 $401,022
2020 $14,970 $1,323,033 $926,123 $396,910
2019 $14,647 $1,297,090 $907,963 $389,127
2018 $14,477 $1,271,657 $890,160 $381,497
2017 $14,287 $1,246,723 $872,706 $374,017
2016 $13,481 $1,222,277 $855,594 $366,683
2015 $13,239 $1,203,917 $842,742 $361,175
2014 $13,088 $1,180,334 $826,234 $354,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Larry Hattis

    Thunderbird Real Estate

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Diana Mercer

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81300227

MLSListings

APN: 004-272-14-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

215 Monterey St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 215 Monterey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 04 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,507,568, approximately $1,148 per square foot. This property was built in 1971. 215 Monterey St is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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