Seller's Agent in 2017
Daniel Oster
Coldwell Banker Realty
(831) 252-5000
117 Total Sales
233 Van Ness Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060
King Street NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,650,000 - $2,148,343
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,309
Sq Ft
$829/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Pool and Spa
- 2 Fireplaces
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
- Breakfast Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of December 2017$50,000 price change! Best value in Santa Cruz. Completed circa 1883 in the Italianate Victorian style, this exceptional offering is a true Santa Cruz icon. You will fall in love with the overwhelming abundance of charm, character, and history. Beautiful wood work, high ceilings, and a great floor plan are just the start. With an 80 foot setback from Van Ness Avenue, the front yard is larger than many parcels in town. Lovely flower gardens and fruit trees adorn every corner of the lot. In the private backyard, there's an in-ground pool with built in hot tub, diving board, and sunny back deck perfect for summer BBQ parties. Just over 1 mile to the Santa Cruz Wharf, Cowells Beach, and Lighthouse Field State Beach. Walkable to fine dining, craft breweries, and wine tasting venues in an ideal commute location with excellent schools and easy access to UCSC. Homes of this caliber are a rarely available. Stop by one of our open houses to see this special property first hand.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01381869 Listed on: 05/29/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,864
Year Built
- Built in 1883
Lot Details
- 0.28
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,309 Sq Ft Home
- 2 Fireplaces
- Gas Fireplace
- Separate Family Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Breakfast Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Pool
- Pool and Spa
- In Ground Pool
- Fence Around Pool
Additional Features
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 006-193-12-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 20, 2023
Sold by
Wade Karsten
Bought by
Wade Karsten and Wade Jane Lorn
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,335,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,290,221
Interest Rate
6.15%
Estimated Equity
$624,365
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2022
Sold by
Ambrosa Roselli Debora
Bought by
Roselli Debora Ambrosa and Wade Karsten
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 29, 2017
Closed on
Nov 8, 2017
Sold by
Kodner Eugene G and Guindon Deidre
Bought by
Wade Deborah and Wade Karsten
Seller's Agent
Daniel Oster
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Oster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$105,000
-8.08%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$754,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 29, 1997
Sold by
Holm Harvey K and Holm Family Trust
Bought by
Kodner Eugene G and Guindon Deidre
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,250
Interest Rate
7.36%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 16, 1996
Sold by
Holm Harvey K and The Holm Family Trust
Bought by
Holm Harvey K and Holm Barbara J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7.84%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Karsten | $992,500 | Old Republic Title | |
| Wade Karsten | $650,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Roselli Debora Ambrosa | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Wade Deborah | $1,195,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Kodner Eugene G | $345,000 | Santa Cruz Title Company | |
| Holm Harvey K | -- | Santa Cruz Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Wade Karsten | $1,335,000 | |
| Closed | Wade Karsten | $1,335,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wade Deborah | $754,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kodner Eugene G | $224,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Holm Harvey K | $207,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2017 12/06/17 | Sold | $1,195,000 | -4.0% | $518 / Sq Ft |
| 09/12/2017 09/12/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/15/2017 07/15/17 | Price Changed | $1,245,000 | -3.9% | $539 / Sq Ft |
| 06/19/2017 06/19/17 | Price Changed | $1,295,000 | -0.4% | $561 / Sq Ft |
| 05/29/2017 05/29/17 | For Sale | $1,300,000 | -- | $563 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $14,864 | $1,359,706 | $951,794 | $407,912 |
| 2023 | $14,681 | $1,306,907 | $914,835 | $392,072 |
| 2022 | $14,513 | $1,281,281 | $896,897 | $384,384 |
| 2021 | $14,205 | $1,256,159 | $879,311 | $376,848 |
| 2020 | $14,092 | $1,243,278 | $870,295 | $372,983 |
| 2019 | $13,787 | $1,218,900 | $853,230 | $365,670 |
| 2018 | $13,627 | $1,195,000 | $836,500 | $358,500 |
| 2017 | $5,649 | $474,668 | $247,652 | $227,016 |
| 2016 | $5,343 | $465,360 | $242,796 | $222,564 |
| 2015 | $5,175 | $458,368 | $239,148 | $219,220 |
| 2014 | $5,089 | $449,390 | $234,464 | $214,926 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Daniel Oster
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81653551
APN: 006-193-12-000
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