NOT LISTED FOR SALE

235 Bernard Ln Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $862,000 - $1,070,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
755 Sq Ft
$1,299/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2022

Last sale price $900,000 $1,192 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,016/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Secluded Lot
  • Outdoor Kitchen

About This Home

As of July 2022

This unique mountain retreat is set among views of the forest canopy, but basks in full sunlight and true privacy - no neighbors in sight. This studio home has beautiful open beam vaulted ceilings with a well thought out style blending natural materials with a functional design bringing the beauty of nature into the home and allowing for indoor/outdoor living at its best. The interior has an updated kitchen, wood burning stove with brick hearth, an office nook, storage loft and open floor plan. The floor-to-ceiling sliding glass wall opens to the spacious patio and multiple covered structures that can serve as workshops, outdoor entertaining and dining, covered garden or whatever creative use that suits your needs. Don't miss the separate studio that has been enjoyed as office space, art & yoga studio and visiting guest space. Plenty of land remains for a potential home expansion. This truly peaceful setting is just minutes to town. Come live the minimalistic lifestyle to the maximum!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Justin McNabb

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01928930 Listed on: 06/16/2022

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Murphy Realty

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70010791

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,601

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 3.39 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Forest

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 755 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Electric Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Separate Meters
  • Shared Well
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 068-291-01-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,601

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 755
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Zoning Description: A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 755
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods, Hills
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Horse Property: Possible

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Varies, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Parcel Number: 068-291-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 3.3940
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 147843.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 147843.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2018
Sold by
Kim Do Hwan
Bought by
Kim Do Hwan and Zheng Xiaolei
Current Estimated Value
$980,765

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Outstanding Balance
$218,472
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$762,293

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2017
Sold by
Kim Christine O
Bought by
Kim Do Hwan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1999
Sold by
Stonum Walter F and Stonum Kevin F F
Bought by
Kim Do H and Kim Christine O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
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
Kim Do Hwan -- Stewart Title Company
Kim Do Hwan -- None Available
Kim Do H $279,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kim Do Hwan $360,000
Closed Kim Do H $251,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Sold $900,000 +9.1% $1,192 / Sq Ft
06/27/2022 06/27/22 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2022 06/16/22 For Sale $825,000 -- $1,093 / 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 $10,601 $936,360 $832,320 $104,040
2023 $10,471 $900,000 $800,000 $100,000
2022 $5,060 $404,092 $304,154 $99,938
2021 $4,822 $396,169 $298,190 $97,979
2020 $4,785 $392,106 $295,132 $96,974
2019 $4,677 $384,418 $289,345 $95,073
2018 $4,625 $376,880 $283,672 $93,208
2017 $4,567 $369,492 $278,110 $91,382
2016 $4,330 $362,247 $272,657 $89,590
2015 $4,172 $356,805 $268,561 $88,244
2014 $4,104 $349,815 $263,300 $86,515
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Justin McNabb

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Justin McNabb

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

    (831) 334-4727

    91 Total Sales

    Justin McNabb
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Frank Murphy Realty

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81896506

MLSListings

APN: 068-291-01-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

235 Bernard Ln, Santa Cruz, CA

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