NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 S Branciforte Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Upper Seabright Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,030,828 - $1,236,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
782 Sq Ft
$1,479/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2014

Last sale price $605,000 $774 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,843/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Neighborhood Views
  • 2-minute walk to Ocean View Park

About This Home

As of November 2014

A+ location, just a 1 block stroll to Oceanview Park & down the street from Shoppers Corner & the Buttery! This house has just had a major redo with new windows, sheetrock, exterior stucco, new paint, re-landscaped front yard, remodeled kitchen & bath, new fixtures throughout. The lot is 50x120.The extra 20 feet can make for a great veggie garden space. This sparkling beauty is worth a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Mason

Santa Cruz Properties License #00761938 Listed on: 09/04/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Bradley Altmann

Intero Real Estate Services License #01881305

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 782 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-131-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,192

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Spanish
  • Age: 91
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 773.66
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 782
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 31
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Thomas Bros Page: 31
  • Thomas Brothers: B6
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Living Sq Ft: 782
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace, Gas - Natural, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 010-131-008
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 829.92
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6011.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 6011.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 6011.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6011.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2014
Closed on
Nov 5, 2014
Sold by
Valtscheff Jeanne M and The Jeanne M Valtscheff Trust
Bought by
Giffen Rory M and Giffen Kathleen M
Seller's Agent
Sandy Mason
Santa Cruz Properties
Buyer's Agent
Bradley Altmann
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-6.78%
Current Estimated Value
$1,156,207

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$551,207
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.16%
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Outstanding Balance
$375,051
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$780,541

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2014
Sold by
Valtscheff Jeanne M and Dorothy Marie Anderson Trust
Bought by
Valtscheff Jeanne M and The Jeanne M Valtscheff Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2008
Sold by
Valtscheff Jeanne M and Anderson Family Trust
Bought by
Valtscheff Jeanne M and Dorothy Marie Anderson Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2003
Sold by
Anderson Harry W and Anderson Dorothy Marie
Bought by
Valtscheff Jeanne M and The Anderson Family Trust
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
Giffen Rory M $605,000 First American Title Company
Valtscheff Jeanne M -- First American Title Company
Valtscheff Jeanne M -- None Available
Valtscheff Jeanne M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Giffen Rory M $484,000
Previous Owner Valtscheff Jeanne M $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/19/2014 11/19/14 Sold $605,000 -6.8% $774 / Sq Ft
10/08/2014 10/08/14 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2014 09/04/14 For Sale $649,000 -- $830 / 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 $8,192 $727,120 $508,984 $218,136
2023 $8,094 $698,884 $489,219 $209,665
2022 $8,004 $685,181 $479,627 $205,554
2021 $7,839 $671,746 $470,222 $201,524
2020 $7,779 $664,858 $465,401 $199,457
2019 $7,607 $651,822 $456,275 $195,547
2018 $7,522 $639,041 $447,329 $191,712
2017 $7,427 $626,510 $438,557 $187,953
2016 $7,019 $614,226 $429,958 $184,268
2015 $6,838 $605,000 $423,500 $181,500
2014 $657 $33,674 $19,982 $13,692
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandy Mason

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sandy Mason

    Santa Cruz Properties

    (831) 818-7597

    Sandy Mason
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  • Bradley Altmann

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Bradley Altmann

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 460-0396

    11 Total Sales

    Bradley Altmann
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81432246

MLSListings

APN: 010-131-08-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Upper Seabright

223 S Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 223 S Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 04 September 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,156,207, approximately $1,478 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 223 S Branciforte Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Gault Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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