NOT LISTED FOR SALE

222 Villa Mar Vista Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Beach Hill-Beach Flats Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,316,000 - $1,406,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,350 Sq Ft
$1,010/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 12, 2018

Last sale price $1,090,000 $807 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,405/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2018

Wake up to the smell of the sea and beautiful ocean views from one of two scenic balconies. Meander outside amongst the luscious Mediterranean themed landscaping or stroll on over to Santa Cruz's main beach, Westcliff Drive, boutique shops, restaurants, Boardwalk or Municipal Wharf. Centrally located yet quiet and private, this three bedroom three bathroom ocean view townhome is one of only a handful in the highly desirable Villa del Mar Vista Beach Hill gated community. Featuring a spacious master suite with tons of sun and a gas fireplace, oak hardwood floors in the kitchen and living areas, ocean view balconies off the living area and bedroom, built in cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, three gas fireplaces, intercom system, private yard/patio area, garage, guest parking and lots more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jesse Pflueger

Century 21 Showcase Realtors License #02009975 Listed on: 05/26/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcie Soderquist

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01193911

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,657

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 1,263 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,350 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Ocean Views
  • Security Gate
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include landscaping / gardening
  • Villa Mar Vista Association
  • Built by Villa Mar Vista

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-161-06-000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,657

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions
  • Age: 17
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1350
  • Complex Name: Villa Mar Vista
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1350
  • Stories: 3
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Ocean
  • Property Faces: North

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Electric Gate, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Individual Room Controls
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 400
  • Association Fees Include: Landscaping / Gardening
  • H O A Name Text: Villa Mar VIsta
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 007-161-06-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0290
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1263.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1263.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2018
Closed on
Jun 7, 2018
Sold by
Molina Carol Luty and Molina 2001 Living Trust
Bought by
Laufer Jacques H and Laufer Cathleen M
Seller's Agent
Jesse Pflueger
Century 21 Showcase Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Marcie Soderquist
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,090,000
Sold Price
$1,090,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,364,009

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$274,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$609,184
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$809,787

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2013
Sold by
Molina Carol Luty
Bought by
Molina Carol Luty and The Molina 2001 Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2011
Sold by
Molina Carol Luty
Bought by
Molina Carol Luty and Molina 2001 Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2011
Sold by
Molina Joseph
Bought by
Molina Carol Luty and Molina 2001 Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2011
Sold by
Sheerer Joy Seven Luty Krieg and Joy Luty Krieg 2002 Living Tru
Bought by
Molina Carol Luty and Molina 2001 Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2009
Sold by
Molina Carol Luty and Sheerer Joy Seven Luty Krieg
Bought by
Molina Carol Luty and Molina 2001 Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2009
Sold by
Molina Joseph
Bought by
Molina Carol Luty and Molina 2001 Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2002
Sold by
Molina Carol
Bought by
Krieg Joy Seven Luty

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2001
Sold by
Earthstar/Seaview Partners Lp
Bought by
Krieg Joy Seven Luty and Molina Carol
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
Laufer Jacques H $1,090,000 First American Title Company
Molina Carol Luty -- Chicago Title Company
Molina Carol Luty -- Chicago Title Company
Molina Carol Luty -- Chicago Title Company
Molina Carol Luty -- Chicago Title Company
Molina Carol Luty -- None Available
Molina Carol Luty $325,000 None Available
Molina Carol Luty -- First American Title Company
Molina Carol Luty -- First American Title Company
Molina Carol L -- First American Title Company
Sheerer Joy Seven Luty Krieg -- First American Title Company
Molina Carol Luty -- None Available
Sheerer Joy Seven Luty Kreig -- None Available
Molina Carol Luty $425,000 None Available
Krieg Joy Seven Luty -- --
Krieg Joy Seven Luty $750,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Laufer Jacques H $700,000
Previous Owner Molina Carol Luty $249,000
Previous Owner Molina Carol Luty $252,000
Previous Owner Molina Carol Luty $250,000
Previous Owner Molina Carol Luty $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/12/2018 06/12/18 Sold $1,090,000 0.0% $807 / Sq Ft
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2018 05/26/18 For Sale $1,090,000 -- $807 / 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 $13,657 $1,240,234 $868,164 $372,070
2023 $13,490 $1,192,074 $834,452 $357,622
2022 $13,337 $1,168,700 $818,090 $350,610
2021 $13,057 $1,145,784 $802,049 $343,735
2020 $12,954 $1,134,036 $793,825 $340,211
2019 $12,675 $1,111,800 $778,260 $333,540
2018 $8,903 $763,950 $481,005 $282,945
2017 $8,790 $748,971 $471,575 $277,396
2016 $8,303 $734,285 $462,328 $271,957
2015 $8,031 $715,950 $427,351 $288,599
2014 $7,279 $709,088 $446,463 $262,625
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jesse Pflueger

    Century 21 Showcase Realtors

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Marcie Soderquist

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81707318

MLSListings

APN: 007-161-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Beach Hill-Beach Flats

222 Villa Mar Vista, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 222 Villa Mar Vista, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 26 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,364,009, approximately $1,010 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 222 Villa Mar Vista 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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