NOT LISTED FOR SALE

227 Button St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Banana Belt Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $868,000 - $950,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
916 Sq Ft
$987/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 5, 2016

Last sale price $520,000 $568 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,453 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2016

Nestled on a leafy lane and set back from the street, this home exudes charm and comfort. A bright and open living space with vaulted ceilings includes a fireplace, a beautiful and practical built in office and a contemporary, eat-in kitchen all with lovely natural light pouring in from the many windows. The elegant Master Suite opens onto a small, Zen-like garden and includes a full bath and well designed and practical cabinetry. If you are looking for a gracious and affordable home, just 2 minutes to Hwy 17 and walking distance to downtown Santa Cruz, this property should button up your home search.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beata Willison

Karon Properties License #01311708 Listed on: 12/07/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Poudrier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01932326

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Zoning described as Residentail

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 916 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include maintenance - road
  • Magnolia Place Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 008-631-04-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

1,133 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 916
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: Residentail
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite
  • Living Sq Ft: 916
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Inverted Floor Plan, Vaulted Ceiling

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 65
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Road
  • H O A Name Text: Magnolia Place
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • High School: 851

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 008-631-04-000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1133.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1133.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: De Laveaga Elementary
  • High School Text: Harbor High
  • Middle School Text: Branciforte Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 7, 2015
Closed on
Feb 3, 2016
Sold by
Bernhard Julie
Bought by
Harris Eric A and Harris Colleen S
Seller's Agent
Beata Willison
Karon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Sean Poudrier
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$520,000
Current Estimated Value
$904,169

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,169
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.58%
Original Mortgage
$507,732
Outstanding Balance
$402,107
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$502,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2004
Sold by
Hochler Richard S and Ross Melissa J
Bought by
Bernhard Julie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,200
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Harris Eric A $520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bernhard Julie $469,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harris Eric A $507,732
Previous Owner Bernhard Julie $375,200
Closed Bernhard Julie $46,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/05/2016 02/05/16 Sold $520,000 0.0% $568 / Sq Ft
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2015 12/07/15 For Sale $520,000 -- $568 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $7,002 $615,574 $430,902 $184,672
2023 $6,919 $591,671 $414,170 $177,501
2022 $6,843 $580,070 $406,049 $174,021
2021 $6,703 $568,696 $398,087 $170,609
2020 $6,652 $562,864 $394,005 $168,859
2019 $6,504 $551,828 $386,280 $165,548
2018 $6,432 $541,008 $378,706 $162,302
2017 $6,351 $530,400 $371,280 $159,120
2016 $5,931 $552,245 $388,574 $163,671
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Beata Willison

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Beata Willison

    Karon Properties

    (831) 234-8304

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Beata Willison
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  • Sean Poudrier

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Sean Poudrier

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 531-7171

    72 Total Sales

    Sean Poudrier
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81534445

MLSListings

APN: 008-631-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Banana Belt

227 Button St, Santa Cruz, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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