$1,950,000
SOLD JAN 16, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
4,879 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,219 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Skyline View
  • 1-minute walk to Who's Your Walkie

About This Home

As of January 2025

Introducing the Historic Landmark 1877 Lewis and Maggie McCornick House; a rare opportunity to own a home with a romantic & storied past. Built as a gift for his bride on their Christmas Day wedding, this was the first home constructed by the master builder, forever marking its place in Santa Cruz history. Located on the iconic Walnut Avenue, this distinguished Victorian residence blends the elegance of the past with modern luxuries. The home's architectural detail is evident with ornate corbels framing the entryway, offering a glimpse of the exquisite craftsmanship found throughout. 12-ft ceilings, transom windows, & crystal doorknobs create a sense of timeless elegance. Original details like old-growth redwood mantels & antique hearth tiles are thoughtfully complemented by modern upgrades. Fruit trees & rose bushes surround a private outdoor space complete with an extra large hot tub, sauna, & outdoor shower - your personal oasis in the heart of Santa Cruz. Two blocks from downtown, you'll enjoy proximity to restaurants, shopping, & the beach. This home invites you not only to own a piece of history but to experience the exceptional lifestyle that comes with it.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ben Strock

eXp Realty of California Inc License #70010201 Listed on: 10/24/2024

eXp Realty of California Inc

Co-Listed By

Spencer Hays

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01224139

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Van Riper

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02108421

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,159

Year Built

  • Built in 1877

Lot Details

  • 4,879 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R 1-4

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Skyline Views
  • Laundry in unit
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Spa Cover

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005-073-03-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,159

Year Built

Built in 1877

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 147
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1600
  • Year Built: 1877
  • Zoning Description: R 1-4
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1600
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Pass Through, Primary - Oversized Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa - Above Ground, Spa - Cover
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Mixed Height / Type

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Electric Car Hookup, Off-Street Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer in Street

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, High Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Westlake Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 847
  • Middle School: 37458

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 005-073-03-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1120
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4878.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4878.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Westlake Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2024
Closed on
Jan 14, 2025
Sold by
Bramlett Living Trust and Bramlett Tyler
Bought by
Bartlett Cross Family Trust and Cross
Seller's Agent
Ben Strock
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Alison Van Riper
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$2,080,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-6.25%
Views
463
Current Estimated Value
$1,955,408

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,408
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.46%
Original Mortgage
$1,950,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,939,664
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$15,744

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Bramlett Tyler and Bramlett Katie
Bought by
Bramlett Tyler and Bramlett Katie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2018
Sold by
Boulanger Fannie
Bought by
Bramlett Tyler and Bramlett Katie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,245,600
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2016
Sold by
Sunny Ridge Properties Llc
Bought by
Boulanger Fannie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2016
Sold by
Boulanger David
Bought by
Boulanger Fannie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2014
Sold by
Diemoz Bonita J and The Bonita J Diemoz Trust
Bought by
Sunny Ridge Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
Diemoz Bonita J
Bought by
Diemoz Bonita J and The Bonita J Diemoz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2010
Sold by
Diemoz Bonita J
Bought by
Diemoz Bonita J and The Bonita J Diemoz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,950,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,650,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,575,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Grant Deed $777,500 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,015,000 New Conventional
Open $1,950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $450,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,245,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $237,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $245,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $104,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Sold $1,950,000 -6.3% $1,219 / Sq Ft
12/29/2024 12/29/24 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2024 10/24/24 For Sale $2,080,000 -- $1,300 / 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 $20,159 $1,840,607 $1,288,425 $552,182
2023 $19,911 $1,769,133 $1,238,393 $530,740
2022 $19,684 $1,734,444 $1,214,111 $520,333
2021 $19,268 $1,700,436 $1,190,305 $510,131
2020 $19,115 $1,683,000 $1,178,100 $504,900
2019 $18,709 $1,650,000 $1,155,000 $495,000
2018 $18,292 $1,606,500 $856,800 $749,700
2017 $18,068 $1,575,000 $840,000 $735,000
2016 $3,507 $279,484 $99,171 $180,313
2015 $3,358 $275,286 $97,681 $177,605
2014 $3,002 $269,894 $95,768 $174,126
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81978167

MLSListings

APN: 005-073-03-000