NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 Esmeralda Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Carbonera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,997,000 - $2,286,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,358 Sq Ft
$880/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 02, 2023

Last sale price $2,000,000 $848 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,186/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Granite Flooring
  • Forest View
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Eichler Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2023

Updated home, California Living location in coveted Carbonera Estates , 4bdr/3bath Mid-century modern style home.Big light & Views Cultivated Zen 1/4 acre of mature Japanese landscaping. 2 Primary Suites, one downstairs, one upstairs.Open beam ceilings Updated Chefs Kitchen w/Top appliances Black Leather Granite Counter tops,Pantry, Island, Breakfast Bar,LED lighting Maple HW floors. Atrium style Entry with 28foot ceiling, Bifurcated Staircase w/wool carpeting. Home is nestled between DeLaveaga golf course & World Renown Pasatiempo Golf course. 1660 bottle Climate controlled Wine cellar. Upper patio w/Redwood grove for sunrise moments. Perfect commute location near Beaches & Mountains. House for Birdwatching-Stargazing. Miele appliances, Jeld-Wen casement windows, Hansgrohe shower systems Hush exhaust fans.Beautiful hardscape & stone work French drain & Sumps Shelving & Workbench in 2car garage Greenhouse & Rose Garden Extra parking European Rolling Shutters, Buyer to verify sq.ft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Holly Ma

David Lyng Real Estate License #01259297 Listed on: 03/20/2023

David Lyng Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Susan Roesch

David Lyng Real Estate License #01358845

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Replogle

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01454037

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Forest
  • Garden
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,358 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wine Cellar
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Granite

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 008-385-04-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,557

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary, Eichler
  • Age: 57
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2358
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Warming Drawer
  • Living Sq Ft: 2358
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Granite, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 008-385-04-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.2680
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11674.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11674.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2023
Closed on
Apr 20, 2023
Sold by
Tucker Elizabeth
Bought by
Susan B Thistlethwaite Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Holly Ma
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michele Replogle
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,949,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
2.62%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$2,075,093

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,093
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2018
Sold by
Tucker Elizabeth
Bought by
Tucker Elizabeth

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2017
Closed on
Aug 3, 2017
Sold by
Long Robert T and Long Sandra
Bought by
Webber Patrick and Tucker Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Gizelle & John Sipin
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Tucker
Compass
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
1.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.00%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Susan B Thistlethwaite Revocable Trust $2,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Tucker Elizabeth -- None Available
Webber Patrick $1,300,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Webber Patrick $550,000
Previous Owner Webber Patrick $300,000
Previous Owner Long Robert T $291,000
Previous Owner Long Robert T $417,000
Previous Owner Long Robert T $449,650
Previous Owner Long Robert T $460,000
Previous Owner Long Robert T $450,000
Previous Owner Long Robert T $250,000
Previous Owner Long Robert T $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Sold $2,000,000 +2.6% $848 / Sq Ft
04/01/2023 04/01/23 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2023 03/27/23 For Sale $1,949,000 0.0% $827 / Sq Ft
03/24/2023 03/24/23 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2023 03/20/23 For Sale $1,949,000 +49.9% $827 / Sq Ft
08/15/2017 08/15/17 Sold $1,300,000 +2.0% $551 / Sq Ft
07/03/2017 07/03/17 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2017 06/24/17 For Sale $1,275,000 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2017 06/13/17 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $541 / 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 $22,557 $2,080,800 $1,560,600 $520,200
2023 $16,016 $1,421,740 $984,282 $437,458
2022 $15,834 $1,393,863 $964,982 $428,881
2021 $15,499 $1,366,532 $946,061 $420,471
2020 $15,376 $1,352,520 $936,360 $416,160
2019 $15,046 $1,326,000 $918,000 $408,000
2018 $14,873 $1,300,000 $900,000 $400,000
2017 $2,234 $169,588 $39,569 $130,019
2016 $2,127 $166,263 $38,793 $127,470
2015 $1,988 $163,765 $38,210 $125,555
2014 $1,957 $160,558 $37,462 $123,096
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Holly Ma

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Holly Ma

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 345-4278

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Holly Ma
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Susan Roesch

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 429-5700

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Susan Roesch
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Michele Replogle

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Elizabeth Tucker

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81922093

MLSListings

APN: 008-385-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Carbonera

237 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 237 Esmeralda Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 20 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,075,093, approximately $880 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 237 Esmeralda Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including De Laveaga Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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