NOT LISTED FOR SALE

235 Suburbia Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Banana Belt Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,382,000 - $1,800,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$1,128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,500,000 $1,071 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,711/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-

About This Home

As of October 2021

Wow, a rare single-level home with a huge zen-like yard on a cul-de-sac in the Banana Belt, one of Santa Cruz's most desirable neighborhoods. Pride of ownership shines through in this meticulously maintained home. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features double pane windows and wood floors. The very functional floor plan has a family room and separate living room with a cozy fireplace plus a private enclosed deck off one of the bedrooms. Enjoy indoor/outdoor living from the family room which opens to the amazing low maintenance backyard with raised garden beds, pergola, and turf. This is an incredible Mid-County location for commuters with easy access to HWY 1 and alternate routes to 17. There is also great walkability to midtown shops, eateries, and entertainment. This magnificent home is ready for you to move right in and live comfortably as-is or modernize to your own personal taste. Homes like this dont last long, so schedule a viewing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Bloch

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01382661 Listed on: 09/23/2021

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Turiya Blanchette

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #02061949

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #70010105

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,340

Year Built

  • 1972

Lot Details

  • 8,451

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 8,451 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,340

Year Built

1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: 0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1972

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1400
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1940
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8451.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8451.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2021
Closed on
Oct 12, 2021
Sold by
Melgoza Rick
Bought by
Clark Lucas William and Clark Sara Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Michael Bloch
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
15.47%
Current Estimated Value
$1,579,096

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,096
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.28%
Original Mortgage
$807,700
Outstanding Balance
$736,547
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$842,549

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1998
Sold by
Mccord George M and Mccord Cecile I
Bought by
Mccord George M and Mccord Cecile I
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
Clark Lucas William $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Mccord George M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Clark Lucas William $807,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Sold $1,500,000 +15.5% $1,071 / Sq Ft
10/05/2021 10/05/21 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2021 09/23/21 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $928 / 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 $17,340 $1,591,812 $1,273,450 $318,362
2023 $17,126 $1,530,000 $1,224,000 $306,000
2022 $2,914 $224,422 $92,326 $132,096
2021 $2,782 $220,024 $90,518 $129,506
2020 $2,762 $217,768 $89,590 $128,178
2019 $2,694 $213,498 $87,834 $125,664
2018 $2,665 $209,312 $86,112 $123,200
2017 $2,633 $205,206 $84,424 $120,782
2016 $2,502 $201,182 $82,768 $118,414
2015 $2,360 $198,160 $81,524 $116,636
2014 $2,322 $194,280 $79,928 $114,352
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Bloch

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Bloch

    Sereno Group

    (831) 588-1588

    4 in this area

    144 Total Sales

    Michael Bloch
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  • Turiya Blanchette

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Turiya Blanchette

    Sereno Group

    (831) 345-1000

    1 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Turiya Blanchette
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  • Tom Brezsny

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    10 in this area

    219 Total Sales

    Tom Brezsny
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81862722

MLSListings

APN: 009-284-67-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Banana Belt

235 Suburbia Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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