NOT LISTED FOR SALE

250 2nd Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Lower Seabright Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,582,000 - $2,721,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
$1,436/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2013

Last sale price $1,200,000 $861 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,007/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2013

Fantastic Seabright Beach home!! Completely remodeled from the ground up in 2005 with the finest of materials. Perfectly appointed with bamboo floors, granite in kitchen and master bath, designer tiles, two private decks, one wired for a hut tub...You will love this perfect location; walking distance to the Yacht Harbor, Boardwalk, and Seabright Beach. Come SEA what beach living is all about...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Bailey

Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors License #01369236 Listed on: 03/11/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Molnar

David Lyng Real Estate License #01053522

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1976

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-253-031

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,199

Year Built

Built in 1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 37
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 861.45
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1393
  • Barclay Horizontal: 70
  • Barclays Page: 54
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 992
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 54
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 64
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 70
  • Thomas Bros Page: 992
  • Thomas Brothers: F1
  • Year Built: 1976
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1393
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, Dryer, Washer, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 010-253-031
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 861.45
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2178.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 2178.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 2178.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2178.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Caulked/Sealed, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Weather Stripped Door(s), Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2013
Sold by
Retort Vincent D and Retort Cynthia M
Bought by
Retort Vincent D and Retort Cynthia M
Current Estimated Value
$2,000,238

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2013
Closed on
Apr 4, 2013
Sold by
Foster Carol L and The Carol L Foster Trust
Bought by
Retort Vincent D and Retort Cynthia M
Seller's Agent
Linda Bailey
Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Diane Molnar
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,149,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
4.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Outstanding Balance
$444,192
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,640,268

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2011
Sold by
Foster Carol L
Bought by
Foster Carol L and The Carol L Foster Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$573,000
Interest Rate
4.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2004
Sold by
Foster Carol L
Bought by
Foster Carol L and The Carol L Foster Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2004
Sold by
Foster Carol L and The Carol L Foster Trust
Bought by
Foster Carol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2004
Sold by
Foster Carol L
Bought by
Foster Carol L and The Carol L Foster Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2004
Sold by
Stark Jeanne K and Stark Family Trust
Bought by
Foster Carol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
5.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Retort Vincent D -- None Available
Retort Vincent D -- None Available
Retort Vincent D $1,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Foster Carol L -- Stewart Title Of California
Foster Carol L -- Stewart Title Of California
Foster Carol L -- --
Foster Carol L -- --
Foster Carol L -- --
Foster Carol L $819,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Retort Vincent D $625,000
Previous Owner Foster Carol L $573,000
Previous Owner Foster Carol L $150,100
Previous Owner Foster Carol L $100,000
Previous Owner Foster Carol L $482,000
Previous Owner Foster Carol L $330,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/12/2013 04/12/13 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $861 / Sq Ft
03/23/2013 03/23/13 Price Changed $1,200,000 +4.4% $861 / Sq Ft
03/19/2013 03/19/13 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2013 03/11/13 For Sale $1,149,000 -- $825 / 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 $16,199 $1,477,714 $1,034,400 $443,314
2023 $16,000 $1,420,333 $994,233 $426,100
2022 $15,818 $1,392,484 $974,739 $417,745
2021 $15,484 $1,365,180 $955,626 $409,554
2020 $15,361 $1,351,182 $945,827 $405,355
2019 $15,032 $1,324,688 $927,282 $397,406
2018 $14,859 $1,298,714 $909,100 $389,614
2017 $14,665 $1,273,248 $891,274 $381,974
2016 $13,839 $1,248,282 $873,798 $374,484
2015 $13,595 $1,229,532 $860,673 $368,859
2014 $13,363 $1,205,448 $843,814 $361,634
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Linda Bailey

    Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors

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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Diane Molnar

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81307570

MLSListings

APN: 010-253-31-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Lower Seabright

250 2nd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 250 2nd Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 11 March 2013 and is currently estimated at $2,000,238, approximately $1,435 per square foot. This property was built in 1976. 250 2nd Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Gault Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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