NOT LISTED FOR SALE

232 Esmeralda Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Carbonera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,405,000 - $1,651,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,847 Sq Ft
$827/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 02, 2018

Last sale price $1,100,000 $596 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,260/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Forest View
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Countertops
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Open to Family Room
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2018

Lovely 3 Bedroom 2 Bath single level home in coveted Carbonera Estates neighborhood. Ideally located for commuting and accessing all of the amenities Santa Cruz has to offer. This peaceful home offers views of tree covered mountains set back on a private lot. Formal entrance boasts a garden atrium with an Eichler-esque feel, large private backyard perfect for entertaining, attached garage, owned solar panels on the roof and an open well laid out floor plan. Spacious Living Room with Fireplace, Family Room with Fireplace and built in Cabinetry, Inside Laundry Area, Bedroom #3 has a sliding glass door to front entrance area and built in Cabinetry. A beautiful oasis tucked away but so close to everything including the Pasatiempo Golf Course. This is a lovely Santa Cruz neighborhood and an opportunity not to be missed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Lowrey

Julian Mancias, Broker License #00625877 Listed on: 02/01/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Huxley

David Lyng Real Estate License #01766079

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,819

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 10,672

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,847 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Forest Views

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • 10,672 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 008-372-16-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,819

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 52
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1847
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1847
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 008-372-16-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2450
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10672.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10672.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2024
Sold by
Chisler Heather
Bought by
Heather Chisler Revocable Trust and Chisler
Current Estimated Value
$1,527,785

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2024
Sold by
Allen William
Bought by
William Allen Living Trust and Allen

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2018
Closed on
Mar 28, 2018
Sold by
Vertin Gregory Edward and Vertin Investment Trust
Bought by
Chisler Heather and Allen William
Seller's Agent
Debbie Lowrey
Julian Mancias, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Tim Huxley
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
11.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2018
Closed on
Mar 1, 2018
Sold by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M
Bought by
Vertin Gregory Edward and Vertin Investment Trust
Seller's Agent
Debbie Lowrey
Julian Mancias, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Tim Huxley
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
11.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2014
Sold by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M
Bought by
Leonard J Vertin & Carolyn M Vertin Trus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2001
Sold by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M
Bought by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,500
Interest Rate
6.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1999
Sold by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M
Bought by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1998
Sold by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M
Bought by
Vertin Leonard J and Vertin Carolyn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
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
Heather Chisler Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Heather Chisler Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
William Allen Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Chisler Heather $1,100,000 First American Title Company
Vertin Gregory Edward $800,000 None Available
Leonard J Vertin & Carolyn M Vertin Trus -- Placer Title Company
Vertin Leonard J -- --
Vertin Leonard J -- Old Republic Title Company
Vertin Leonard J -- --
Vertin Leonard J -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chisler Heather $531,000
Previous Owner Chisler Heather $550,000
Previous Owner Leonard J Vertin & Carolyn M Vertin Trus $938,250
Previous Owner Vertin Leonard J $25,000
Previous Owner Vertin Leonard J $289,500
Previous Owner Vertin Leonard J $90,000
Previous Owner Vertin Leonard J $85,000
Previous Owner Vertin Leonard J $297,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/02/2018 04/02/18 Sold $1,100,000 +11.2% $596 / Sq Ft
02/12/2018 02/12/18 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 For Sale $989,000 -- $535 / 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 $13,819 $1,261,757 $876,129 $385,628
2023 $13,649 $1,212,760 $842,107 $370,653
2022 $13,493 $1,188,981 $825,596 $363,385
2021 $13,208 $1,165,668 $809,408 $356,260
2020 $13,102 $1,153,715 $801,108 $352,607
2019 $12,718 $1,122,000 $785,400 $336,600
2018 $7,341 $629,812 $388,072 $241,740
2017 $6,947 $617,463 $380,463 $237,000
2016 $6,549 $605,356 $373,003 $232,353
2015 $6,439 $596,263 $367,400 $228,863
2014 $6,327 $584,583 $360,203 $224,380
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Debbie Lowrey

    Julian Mancias, Broker

    (408) 410-8582

    8 Total Sales

    Debbie Lowrey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Tim Huxley

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81690820

MLSListings

APN: 008-372-16-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Carbonera

232 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 232 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 01 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,527,785, approximately $827 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 232 Esmeralda Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including De Laveaga Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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