NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Fern Dr Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Estimated Value: $511,000 - $606,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,019 Sq Ft
$569/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2022

Last sale price $575,000 $564 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,823/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • River View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • San Lorenzo Valley High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2022

Rarely seen winning combo: well-cared-for single level cottage in a peaceful natural setting with a sunny level yard & magical redwoods. Enjoy the year-round stream with wildlife like fish, ducks, herons & owls from the priceless permitted deck at your back door. Flexible room off back deck: guest bedroom, office, etc. Spacious great room boasts vaulted ceilings & views of a redwood fairy ring. Newer woodstove w/ brick hearth & wood mantel add cozy ambiance to the dining area. Modern kitchen, bath & laundry; all new dual pane windows. Art Pod is bathed in sunlight; big Tuff Shed in back. Home sits far back from the road: ample parking. San Lorenzo Woods is a wonderful community of +/- 50 helpful households sharing a swimming hole & private picnic area, + privileged access to peaceful, private trails. Easy access to Hwy 9. About 4 miles north of Boulder Creek, a charming mountain town with restaurants, grocery stores, shops & conveniences between Saratoga & Santa Cruz.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

M.C. Dwyer

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01468388 Listed on: 08/09/2022

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Bailey Copley

Sol Property Advisors License #02148293

Sol Property Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,038

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • 8,233 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Property Views

  • River
  • Forest
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Art Studio

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 8 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Stream

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,038

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-15
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1019
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Laminate, Dishwasher, Oven - Electric, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1019
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post And Pier
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Neighborhood, River / Stream
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Schools

  • School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
  • Middle School: San Lorenzo Valley Middle
  • Elementary School: 834
  • Middle School: 35791

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Stream - Year Round
  • Lot Acres: 0.1890
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8233.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8233.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2022
Closed on
Sep 29, 2022
Sold by
Chavez Erika Janice
Bought by
Schmidt Jeremy Tyler
Seller's Agent
M.C. Dwyer
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Bailey Copley
Sol Property Advisors
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$590,924

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,924
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.29%
Original Mortgage
$443,000
Outstanding Balance
$424,028
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,757

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2022
Closed on
Sep 21, 2022
Sold by
Lutz Alfred J and Lutz Marilia O
Bought by
Schmidt Jeremy Tyler
Seller's Agent
M.C. Dwyer
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Bailey Copley
Sol Property Advisors
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$443,000
Outstanding Balance
$424,028
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$155,757

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2012
Closed on
Nov 20, 2012
Sold by
Sepehr Sousan
Bought by
Lutz Alfred J and Lutz Marilia O
Seller's Agent
Maaret Forst
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brandi Jones
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
4.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.85%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2012
Closed on
Aug 15, 2012
Sold by
Madani Jayson
Bought by
Sepehr Sousan
Seller's Agent
Michael Hughett
Leonard/Scott Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hughett
Leonard/Scott Real Estate Group
Sold Price
$121,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1023.35%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2012
Closed on
Aug 10, 2012
Sold by
Anjo Hal and Spiegel Sanda
Bought by
Sepehr Sousan
Seller's Agent
Michael Hughett
Leonard/Scott Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hughett
Leonard/Scott Real Estate Group
Sold Price
$121,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2005
Sold by
Siudzinksi David R
Bought by
Anjo Hal and Spiegel Sanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$344,800
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schmidt Jeremy Tyler -- First American Title
Schmidt Jeremy Tyler $575,000 First American Title
Lutz Alfred J $250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sepehr Sousan -- Old Republic Title Company
Sepehr Sousan $121,000 Old Republic Title Company
Anjo Hal $431,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schmidt Jeremy Tyler $443,000
Closed Schmidt Jeremy Tyler $443,000
Previous Owner Lutz Alfred J $200,000
Previous Owner Sepehr Sousan $60,000
Previous Owner Anjo Hal $344,800
Closed Schmidt Jeremy Tyler $57,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $575,000 0.0% $564 / Sq Ft
08/27/2022 08/27/22 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2022 08/09/22 For Sale $575,000 +130.0% $564 / Sq Ft
12/07/2012 12/07/12 Sold $250,000 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
10/29/2012 10/29/12 Price Changed $250,000 +4.6% $245 / Sq Ft
10/29/2012 10/29/12 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2012 10/23/12 For Sale $239,000 +97.5% $235 / Sq Ft
08/20/2012 08/20/12 Sold $121,000 -- $127 / Sq Ft
05/11/2012 05/11/12 Pending -- -- --
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 $7,038 $598,230 $400,814 $197,416
2023 $7,036 $575,000 $385,250 $189,750
2022 $3,795 $290,100 $162,456 $127,644
2021 $3,630 $284,413 $159,271 $125,142
2020 $3,496 $281,496 $157,638 $123,858
2019 $3,323 $275,977 $154,547 $121,430
2018 $3,262 $270,566 $151,517 $119,049
2017 $3,212 $265,262 $148,547 $116,715
2016 $3,141 $260,060 $145,634 $114,426
2015 $3,060 $256,153 $143,446 $112,707
2014 $3,010 $251,135 $140,636 $110,499
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81903258

MLSListings

APN: 087-191-21-000