NOT LISTED FOR SALE

21970 Bear Creek Way Los Gatos, CA 95033

Estimated Value: $692,507 - $967,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,177 Sq Ft
$673/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2023

Last sale price $600,000 $510 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,490/month

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forest View
  • Bonus Room
  • Baseboard Heating
  • San Lorenzo Valley High School Rated A-
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of June 2023

Nestled amongst the redwoods is this could be cute as a button 1 bedroom 1 bath 1177 sq ft home. With a circular driveway, an abundance of storage, warm wood open beams, and extra large windows that let the outside in this home is ready for you to bring your creativity! Transform this home into your very own mountain retreat! This home is close proximity to local Santa Cruz mountain wineries such as David Bruce and Byington Vineyard, and only 15 minutes to the charming town of Boulder Creek and Los Gatos as well as Hwy 17.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shemeika Fox

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01479629 Listed on: 12/16/2022

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Maddie Nehf

Monterey Bay Properties License #02150142

Monterey Bay Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,501

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 2.87 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,177 Sq Ft Home
  • Separate Family Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Forest Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • Spring water is a source of water for the property
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 089-391-16-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,501

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 53
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1177
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1177
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Forest / Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Schools

  • School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 089-391-16-000
  • Lot Acres: 2.8660
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 124842.96
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 124842.96

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2022
Closed on
Jun 28, 2023
Sold by
Sleeper Linda and Santa Cruz County Public Guardian
Bought by
Castro Fabian and Beronia Jeannette
Seller's Agent
Shemeika Fox
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Maddie Nehf
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$546,885
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$53,115
9.71%
Views
236
Current Estimated Value
$792,127

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,127
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.52%
Original Mortgage
$582,000
Outstanding Balance
$567,668
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$224,459

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2013
Sold by
Sleeper Linda
Bought by
Sleeper Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$757,500
Interest Rate
2.29%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1998
Sold by
Sleeper Norman W
Bought by
Sleeper Norman W
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
Castro Fabian $600,000 First American Title
Sleeper Linda -- Lsi
Sleeper Norman W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Castro Fabian $582,000
Previous Owner Sleeper Linda $757,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/29/2023 06/29/23 Sold $600,000 +9.7% $510 / Sq Ft
04/24/2023 04/24/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 For Sale $546,885 0.0% $465 / Sq Ft
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Price Changed $546,885 -10.0% $465 / Sq Ft
01/31/2023 01/31/23 Pending -- -- --
01/19/2023 01/19/23 For Sale $607,650 0.0% $516 / Sq Ft
01/11/2023 01/11/23 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2022 12/16/22 For Sale $607,650 -- $516 / 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 $2,501 $160,037 $9,742 $150,295
2023 $2,376 $153,823 $9,364 $144,459
2022 $2,359 $150,806 $9,180 $141,626
2021 $2,178 $147,849 $9,000 $138,849
2020 $2,158 $146,333 $8,908 $137,425
2019 $1,967 $143,464 $8,733 $134,731
2018 $1,948 $140,651 $8,562 $132,089
2017 $1,940 $137,894 $8,395 $129,499
2016 $1,919 $135,190 $8,230 $126,960
2015 $1,845 $133,159 $8,106 $125,053
2014 $1,750 $130,552 $7,948 $122,604
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Shemeika Fox

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Maddie Nehf

    Monterey Bay Properties

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  • Evelyn Tee

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Evelyn Tee

    Real Broker

    (949) 292-4127

    100 Total Sales

    Evelyn Tee
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  • B

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Bettsy Tyler

    Monterey Bay Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81914755

MLSListings

APN: 089-391-16-000

California Santa Cruz County Los Gatos 95033

21970 Bear Creek Way, Los Gatos, CA

This home is located at 21970 Bear Creek Way, Los Gatos, CA 95033 since 16 December 2022 and is currently estimated at $792,127, approximately $673 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 21970 Bear Creek Way is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Boulder Creek Elementary School, San Lorenzo Valley Middle School, and San Lorenzo Valley High School.

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