NOT LISTED FOR SALE

236 Swift St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,650,691 - $2,165,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,704 Sq Ft
$1,098/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2013

Last sale price $735,000 $431 Per Sq Ft

Est. 154% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,791/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2013

This stylish, remodeled, colorful home is less than 2 blocks to the beach. An expanded living space lets you spread out in the family room (fireplace #1) and huge entertainment room (fireplace #2) and there are three large bedrooms. Enjoy life: Walk to the beach, wine tasting, gourmet markets, cafes. Large sunny backyard. Alley access. Pacific Collegiate (grades 7-12, API: 924) across the street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amba Jane DesJardins

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01501034 Listed on: 02/12/2013

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Kindig

David Lyng Real Estate License #01290054

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Zoning described as R15

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,704 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-211-024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,015

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 51
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 431.34
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1704
  • Barclay Horizontal: 63
  • Barclays Page: 53
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 992
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 53
  • Map Side Coordinate: 3
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 66
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 63
  • Thomas Bros Page: 992
  • Thomas Brothers: B3
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Zoning Description: R15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Insert, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1704
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Drought Tolerant Plants, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Access - Alley, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Gas - Natural, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 003-211-024
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 421.95
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5227.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5227.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5227.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5227.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2020
Sold by
Costello Alison L and Costello Family Trust
Bought by
Costello Alison L and Costello Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,870,423

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$627,000
Outstanding Balance
$555,165
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,315,258

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2019
Sold by
Costello Alison L
Bought by
Costello Alison L and Costello Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2019
Sold by
Costello Alison L
Bought by
Costello Alison L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$623,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2019
Sold by
Costello Patrick H and Costello Alison L
Bought by
Costello Alison L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$623,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2013
Closed on
Mar 19, 2013
Sold by
Caskey Terrence Colin and Caskey Bailey Dyann
Bought by
Costello Patrick H and Costello Alison L
Seller's Agent
Amba Jane DesJardins
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Kindig
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$719,000
Sold Price
$735,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.74%
Original Mortgage
$624,750
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2010
Sold by
Caskey Terrence and Caskey Bailey
Bought by
Caskey Terrence Colin and Caskey Bailey Dyann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$671,093
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2008
Sold by
New Douglas James and Judy New Gann Living Trust
Bought by
Caskey Terrence and Caskey Bailey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$643,150
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1999
Sold by
New Judith
Bought by
New Gann Judith and The Judy New Gann Living Trust
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
Costello Alison L -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Costello Alison L -- None Available
Costello Alison L -- First American Title
Costello Alison L -- None Available
Costello Patrick H $735,000 First American Title Company
Caskey Terrence Colin -- Stewart Title Of California
Caskey Terrence $677,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
New Gann Judith -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Costello Alison L $627,000
Closed Costello Alison L $623,000
Previous Owner Costello Patrick H $624,750
Previous Owner Caskey Terrence Colin $671,093
Previous Owner Caskey Terrence $643,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2013 03/27/13 Sold $735,000 +2.2% $431 / Sq Ft
02/19/2013 02/19/13 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2013 02/12/13 For Sale $719,000 -- $422 / 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 $10,015 $905,100 $597,243 $307,857
2023 $9,892 $869,954 $574,051 $295,903
2022 $9,780 $852,897 $562,796 $290,101
2021 $9,575 $836,173 $551,760 $284,413
2020 $9,499 $827,599 $546,103 $281,496
2019 $9,291 $811,372 $535,395 $275,977
2018 $9,184 $795,462 $524,897 $270,565
2017 $9,065 $779,864 $514,604 $265,260
2016 $8,561 $764,573 $504,514 $260,059
2015 $8,364 $753,089 $496,936 $256,153
2014 $8,222 $738,337 $487,202 $251,135
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amba Jane DesJardins

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Amba Jane DesJardins

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 566-3444

    3 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Amba Jane DesJardins
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Patricia Kindig

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81304247

MLSListings

APN: 003-211-24-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

236 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 236 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 12 February 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,870,423, approximately $1,097 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 236 Swift St is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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