NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 Gharkey St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,330,000 - $2,905,606

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,574 Sq Ft
$1,007/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 05, 2022

Last sale price $2,550,000 $991 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,532/month

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Skyline View
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2022

Walk to beach, wharf, and the famous Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk. Built 1994' Like new condition! Only 800 ft. to West Cliff Dr. Spacious attached two car garage, plus 800 sq. ft. detached garage with high ceilings, skylight and 10 ft. high garage door and office area. Easy care yards. New inside/outside paint, carpet and refinished hardwood floors. New refrigerator, water heater, most windows, landscaping, and fencing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wayne Shaffer

Shaffer & Associates License #00431803 Listed on: 10/15/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Brune

Sotheby’s International Realty License #01087136

Sotheby’s International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,303

Year Built

  • 1994

Lot Details

  • 7,318 Sq Ft Lot
  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • Lighted Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,574 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,303

Year Built

1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

5

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 27
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2574
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1994

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2574
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Half On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Shower And Tub, Skylight

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Dog Run / Kennel, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 5
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 5
  • Garage Min: 5
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Lighted Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 841
  • Middle School: 37458

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1680
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7318.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7318.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Insulation - Per Owner, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2021
Closed on
Mar 28, 2022
Sold by
Lee Smith Jessica
Bought by
Ruck Erin A
Seller's Agent
Wayne Shaffer
Shaffer & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Brune
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-13.56%
Current Estimated Value
$2,590,902

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,902
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.44%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2021
Closed on
Feb 4, 2022
Sold by
Josh Smith
Bought by
Smith Jessica Lee
Seller's Agent
Wayne Shaffer
Shaffer & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Brune
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$400,000
-13.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Roland Medinnus Gene
Bought by
Meisser Everett

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2007
Sold by
Shaffer Wayne J and Shaffer Jo C
Bought by
Shaffer Wayne and Shaffer Jo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 1994
Sold by
Shaffer Ron
Bought by
Shaffer Ron and Shaffer Wayne J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 1993
Sold by
Shaffer Isabel
Bought by
Shaffer Ron
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
Ruck Erin A $2,550,000 First American Title
Rodriguez Ronnie Josephina -- First American Title
Smith Jessica Lee -- First American Title
Smith Jessica Lee -- First American Title
Meisser Everett -- --
Shaffer Wayne -- None Available
Shaffer Ron -- Old Republic Title Company
Shaffer Ron -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Shaffer Wayne $140,000
Previous Owner Shaffer Ron $203,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/05/2022 04/05/22 Sold $2,550,000 -3.7% $991 / Sq Ft
02/16/2022 02/16/22 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2022 02/10/22 Price Changed $2,649,000 -3.6% $1,029 / Sq Ft
01/06/2022 01/06/22 Price Changed $2,749,000 0.0% $1,068 / Sq Ft
12/08/2021 12/08/21 Price Changed $2,750,000 -3.5% $1,068 / Sq Ft
11/08/2021 11/08/21 Price Changed $2,850,000 -3.4% $1,107 / Sq Ft
10/15/2021 10/15/21 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $1,146 / 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 $29,303 $2,706,081 $1,407,162 $1,298,919
2023 $28,940 $2,601,000 $1,352,520 $1,248,480
2022 $6,748 $571,515 $236,729 $334,786
2021 $6,611 $560,308 $232,086 $328,222
2020 $6,560 $554,561 $229,706 $324,855
2019 $6,414 $543,688 $225,202 $318,486
2018 $6,343 $533,028 $220,786 $312,242
2017 $6,263 $522,578 $216,459 $306,119
2016 $5,924 $512,331 $212,215 $300,116
2015 $5,752 $504,635 $209,027 $295,608
2014 $5,656 $494,749 $204,932 $289,817
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wayne Shaffer

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Wayne Shaffer

    Shaffer & Associates

    (831) 332-1084

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Wayne Shaffer
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Daniel Brune

    Sotheby’s International Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Tom Thompson

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81867022

MLSListings

APN: 004-242-20-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

221 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 221 Gharkey St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 15 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,590,902, approximately $1,006 per square foot. This property was built in 1994. 221 Gharkey 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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