NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 5th St Montara, CA 94037

Estimated Value: $1,496,000 - $1,613,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,580 Sq Ft
$979/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2015

Last sale price $966,000 $611 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,379/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Deck
  • Solarium
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of July 2015

Stress will melt away in your own beach home, walking distance to beautiful Montara beach! A gem hidden behind its modest entrance. Once inside take in the expansive whitewater, beach, mountain views! Hardwood floors in dining room and wood tile in remodeled rustic kitchen opening towards the living room, solarium and ocean and mountains beyond! Master suite has french doors opening towards solarium, two more bedrooms, large 2 car garage, BBQ deck, fire pit in backyard, potential to build second story?!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristjan Higdon

Today Sotheby's Internatl Rlty License #01948080 Listed on: 05/29/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Katie Furstoss

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01777700

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • Wood Fence
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,580 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Solarium
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 036-018-050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1580
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Concrete, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1580
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Fire Alarm
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Solarium
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 1035

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 036-018-050
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Cabrillo Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Farallone View Elementary
  • High School Text: Half Moon Bay High
  • Middle School Text: Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2020
Sold by
Furstoss Kevin James and Furstoss Katie Malisa
Bought by
Furstoss Katie Malisa and Furstoss Kevin James
Current Estimated Value
$1,548,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$628,000
Outstanding Balance
$556,041
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$991,090

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Furstoss Katic Malisa and Furstoss Kevin James
Bought by
Furstoss Katie Malisa and Furstos Kevin James

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2015
Closed on
Jul 16, 2015
Sold by
Ekeberg Chris Elling
Bought by
Furstoss Kevin and Furstoss Katie
Seller's Agent
Kristjan Higdon
Today Sotheby's Internatl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Katie Furstoss
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$966,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-0.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$716,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2014
Sold by
Ekeberg Chris Elling
Bought by
Ekeberg Chris Elling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,650
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2014
Sold by
Ekeberg Chris Elling
Bought by
Ekeberg Chris Elling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$254,900
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Trevino Garnet Rose
Bought by
Ekeberg Chris Elling

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2002
Sold by
Koenig Carol Ann and Zanoff Andrew G
Bought by
Trevino Garnet Rose
Source: Public Records

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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
Furstoss Katie Malisa -- Title Resources Guaranty Co
Furstoss Kevin James -- Title Resources Guaranty Co
Furstoss Katie Malisa -- None Available
Furstoss Katie Malisa -- None Available
Furstoss Kevin $966,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Ekeberg Chris Elling -- None Available
Ekeberg Chris Elling -- Chicago Title Company
Ekeberg Chris Elling -- Accommodation
Ekeberg Chris Elling -- Chicago Title Company
Ekeberg Chris Elling $550,000 Fidelity National Title
Trevino Garnet Rose $537,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Furstoss Kevin James $628,000
Previous Owner Furstoss Kevin $716,000
Previous Owner Ekeberg Chris Elling $255,650
Previous Owner Ekeberg Chris Elling $254,900
Previous Owner Ekeberg Chris Elling $530,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $966,000 -0.9% $611 / Sq Ft
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2015 05/29/15 For Sale $975,000 -- $617 / 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 $15,407 $1,143,540 $710,274 $433,266
2023 $15,407 $1,099,138 $682,695 $416,443
2022 $15,251 $1,077,587 $669,309 $408,278
2021 $14,783 $1,056,459 $656,186 $400,273
2020 $14,916 $1,045,627 $649,458 $396,169
2019 $14,281 $1,025,125 $636,724 $388,401
2018 $13,193 $1,005,026 $624,240 $380,786
2017 $13,005 $985,320 $612,000 $373,320
2016 $12,929 $966,000 $600,000 $366,000
2015 $8,829 $660,066 $330,033 $330,033
2014 $8,659 $647,138 $323,569 $323,569
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kristjan Higdon

    Today Sotheby's Internatl Rlty

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Katie Furstoss

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81467805

MLSListings

APN: 036-018-050

California San Mateo County Montara 94019

237 5th St, Montara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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