NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Evergreen St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Westlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,212,966 - $1,583,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,689 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2019

Last sale price $830,000 $491 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,943/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.95 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Forest View
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2019

Light and bright 3 bed, 2 bath home nestled on nearly 2 acres of scenic wooded hillside in the City of Santa Cruz. High angular ceilings, views! Large deck with hot tub, tree house, kids play structure. Rental income from legal detached studio that was recently remodeled. Multiple out-buildings for storage. Gated off-street parking, room for RV parking. Very private setting. Located near Harvey West Park. Easy access to Highway 1 and 17, UCSC, downtown Santa Cruz.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kasey & Brooke Hinchman

David Lyng Real Estate License #01424163 Listed on: 03/14/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Kasey & Brooke Hinchman

David Lyng Real Estate License #01424163 Listed on: 03/14/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,309

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1.95 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RS1A

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Piling Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,689 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Forest Views
  • Washer and Dryer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-111-37-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,309

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1689
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Zoning Description: RS1A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 1689
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Piling
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 001-111-37-000
  • Lot Acres: 1.9490
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 84898.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 84898.00

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

Listed on
Mar 14, 2019
Closed on
Apr 4, 2019
Sold by
Simon Nina K and Simon Sibley V
Bought by
Cortes Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Kasey & Brooke Hinchman
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kasey & Brooke Hinchman
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
7.1%
Current Estimated Value
$1,346,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$516,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Outstanding Balance
$583,774
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$762,968

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2013
Closed on
Sep 19, 2013
Sold by
Houghton Cathryn M
Bought by
Simon Nina K and Simon Sibley V
Seller's Agent
Mike Castle
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mike Castle
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$619,500
Sold Price
$598,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-3.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$441,000
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2011
Sold by
Houghton David E
Bought by
Houghton David E and Houghton Dorothy D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$353,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1997
Sold by
Houghton Dorothy Diane
Bought by
Houghton David E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$213,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Cortes Jeffrey $830,000 Old Republic Title Company
Simon Nina K $588,000 First American Title Company
Houghton David E -- Lawyers Title
Houghton David E -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cortes Jeffrey $664,000
Previous Owner Simon Nina K $441,000
Previous Owner Houghton David E $353,000
Previous Owner Houghton David E $213,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/15/2019 04/15/19 Sold $830,000 +7.1% $491 / Sq Ft
03/23/2019 03/23/19 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Sale $775,000 +29.6% $459 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Sold $598,000 -3.5% $352 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/04/2013 08/04/13 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2013 07/02/13 Price Changed $619,500 0.0% $364 / Sq Ft
07/02/2013 07/02/13 For Sale $619,500 +3.6% $364 / Sq Ft
06/30/2013 06/30/13 Off Market $598,000 -- --
04/29/2013 04/29/13 For Sale $649,900 -- $382 / 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 $10,309 $925,881 $647,001 $278,880
2023 $10,184 $889,928 $621,877 $268,051
2022 $10,070 $872,479 $609,684 $262,795
2021 $9,860 $855,371 $597,729 $257,642
2020 $9,783 $846,600 $591,600 $255,000
2019 $7,942 $682,414 $387,698 $294,716
2018 $7,460 $633,493 $380,096 $253,397
2017 $7,366 $621,072 $372,644 $248,428
2016 $6,962 $608,894 $365,337 $243,557
2015 $6,781 $599,748 $359,849 $239,899
2014 $6,793 $588,000 $352,800 $235,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kasey & Brooke Hinchman

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Kasey & Brooke Hinchman

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 239-3708

    135 Total Sales

    Kasey & Brooke Hinchman
    Section Image

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Mike Castle

    David Lyng Real Estate

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81742643

MLSListings

APN: 001-111-37-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Westlake

231 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

MLSListings Property Information © 2025 MLSListings Inc. All rights reserved. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Certain information contained herein is derived from information which is the licensed property of, and copyrighted by, MLSListings Inc. The viewer acknowledges ownership and validity of its copyright. Information provided is for personal, non-commercial use by a viewer with a bona fide interest in the purchase or sale of real estate of the type being offered via this website or other electronic means. The viewer is prohibited from copying, redistributing or retransmitting any of the data or information provided by MLSListing, Inc.

Nearby Homes