NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 1st Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Lower Seabright Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,361,000 - $1,718,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
842 Sq Ft
$1,829/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2016

Last sale price $1,150,000 $1,366 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,308/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Workshop
  • Dining Room
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Bungalow
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of May 2016

This adorable Seabright home is located 1 block from the Beach! The spacious lot gives a retreat-like setting without being far from the beach and other amenities. With its incredible location and large lot your possibilities are endless. There aren’t many places where you can still find a large lot yet still be in the heart of an area like Seabright. This delightful home offers you the outdoors -- from your own garden to the yacht harbor. Homes in this location are rarely on the market, don't miss out on this opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Locatelli

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01348436 Listed on: 02/29/2016

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

RECIP

Out of Area Office License #00000000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 5,489

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 842 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 5,489 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-251-26-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,958

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 842
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 842
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post and Pier
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 010-251-26-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1260
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5510.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5510.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
Braucht Thomas S and Braucht Michele L
Bought by
Braucht Michele L and Braucht Thomas S
Current Estimated Value
$1,540,133

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,500
Outstanding Balance
$277,896
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,262,237

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2017
Sold by
Braucht Thomas S and Braucht Michele L
Bought by
Braucht Thomas S and Braucht Michele L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2016
Sold by
Braucht Thomas S and Braucht Michele L
Bought by
Braucht Thomas S and Braucht Michele L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 29, 2016
Closed on
May 10, 2016
Sold by
Driscoll Nancy and The Dorothy Ll Driscoll 2010 T
Bought by
Braucht Thomas S and Braucht Michele L
Seller's Agent
Paul Locatelli
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
RECIP
Out of Area Office
List Price
$1,198,888
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,888
-4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.14%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$496,803
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,043,330

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2010
Sold by
Driscoll Dorothy L L and Dorothy L L Driscoll Trust
Bought by
Driscoll Dorothy L L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2008
Sold by
Driscoll Dorothy L L and Dorothy L L Driscoll Trust
Bought by
Korol Aubyn and L Driscoll Irrevocab Dorothy L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2006
Sold by
Driscoll Dorothy Lorraine Long and Driscoll Dorothy L L
Bought by
Driscoll Dorothy L L and Dorothy L L Driscoll Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2001
Sold by
Griggs Kathryn L
Bought by
Griggs Forrest C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2001
Sold by
Silver Steven
Bought by
Silver Cynthia and Griggs Cynthia
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
Braucht Michele L -- Amrock
Braucht Thomas S -- None Available
Braucht Thomas S -- Old Republic Title Company
Braucht Thomas S $1,150,000 Old Republic Title Company
Driscoll Dorothy L L -- None Available
Korol Aubyn -- None Available
Driscoll Dorothy L L -- None Available
Griggs Forrest C -- First American Title Co
Silver Cynthia -- First American Title Co
Griggs Bruce H -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Braucht Michele L $310,500
Open Braucht Thomas S $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/17/2016 05/17/16 Sold $1,150,000 -4.1% $1,366 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2016 03/13/16 For Sale $1,198,888 0.0% $1,424 / Sq Ft
03/09/2016 03/09/16 Pending -- -- --
02/29/2016 02/29/16 For Sale $1,198,888 -- $1,424 / 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 $14,958 $1,361,368 $1,171,960 $189,408
2023 $14,775 $1,308,504 $1,126,451 $182,053
2022 $14,607 $1,282,847 $1,104,364 $178,483
2021 $14,299 $1,257,693 $1,082,710 $174,983
2020 $14,186 $1,244,797 $1,071,608 $173,189
2019 $13,881 $1,220,389 $1,050,596 $169,793
2018 $13,721 $1,196,460 $1,029,996 $166,464
2017 $13,543 $1,173,000 $1,009,800 $163,200
2016 $915 $53,610 $26,012 $27,598
2015 $787 $52,806 $25,622 $27,184
2014 $777 $51,772 $25,120 $26,652
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Paul Locatelli

    Sereno Group

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    RECIP

    Out of Area Office

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81562764

MLSListings

APN: 010-251-26-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Lower Seabright

231 1st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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