NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 Alhambra Ave Unit 1 Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Lower Seabright Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $537,000 - $790,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
650 Sq Ft
$425/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 27, 2021

Last sale price $559,000 $860 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,426/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of October 2021

Live by the beach! Sweet one-bedroom unit with attached garage.Just one block from Castle Beach in a highly desirable location. Featuring new paint and newly refinished hardwood floors. Located in a small complex with a lovely private landscaped courtyard. Move-in ready. Quick close possible. This would be a great retirement or vacation home.Easy walk to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk via the Trestle Bridge or short walk to great dining on Seabright Ave. Due to the legal description, this special property will require a cash buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Croghan

Shaffer & Associates License #00660124 Listed on: 08/31/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Croghan

Shaffer & Associates License #00660124 Listed on: 08/31/2021

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,754

Year Built

  • 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.73

HOA Fees

  • $425 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • 650 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include electricity, exterior painting, garbage, gas, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, management fee, water / sewer
  • Alhambra Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,754

Year Built

1959

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$425 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Res
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Age: 62
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 650
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1959

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 650
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Community Facility
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 425
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Electricity, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Gas, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, Water / Sewer
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Alhambra Home Owners Association

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Orr Martha Ludmilla
Bought by
Orr Martha Ludmilla and Martha Ludmilla Orr Trust
Current Estimated Value
$630,889

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2021
Sold by
Orr Martha Ludmilla and Orr Latta Family Trust
Bought by
Orr Martha Ludmilla

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2006
Sold by
Latta Jay Allen
Bought by
Latta Jay Allen and Orr Martha Ludmilla
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
Orr Martha Ludmilla -- None Available
Orr Martha Ludmilla -- None Available
Latta Jay Allen -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2021 10/27/21 Sold $559,000 0.0% $860 / Sq Ft
09/19/2021 09/19/21 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2021 08/31/21 For Sale $559,000 -- $860 / 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 $6,754 $593,215 $487,094 $106,121
2023 $6,674 $570,180 $468,180 $102,000
2022 $6,601 $559,000 $459,000 $100,000
2021 $1,605 $106,973 $32,092 $74,881
2020 $1,595 $105,878 $31,764 $74,114
2019 $1,552 $103,800 $31,140 $72,660
2018 $1,538 $101,766 $30,530 $71,236
2017 $1,523 $99,768 $29,930 $69,838
2016 $1,458 $97,812 $29,344 $68,468
2015 $1,327 $96,344 $28,904 $67,440
2014 $1,309 $94,456 $28,338 $66,118
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike Croghan

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mike Croghan

    Shaffer & Associates

    (831) 818-5636

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81860698

MLSListings

APN: 010-273-29-1

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Lower Seabright

225 Alhambra Ave Unit 1, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 225 Alhambra Ave Unit 1, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 31 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $645,146, approximately $992 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 225 Alhambra Ave Unit 1 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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