NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Lighthouse Dr Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $543,000 - $690,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,045 Sq Ft
$568/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2018

Last sale price $460,000 $440 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,719/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Balcony
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of August 2018

Opportunity knocks! This two bedroom 2 bath town house is located just a few blocks from all amenities, a couple of minutes to Highway 1 (truly a great commute location) and less than ten minutes to the beach! This wonderful home features 1 bedroom and 1 bath on each level, high ceilings upstairs (provide plenty of natural light), indoor laundry room, large attached two car garage & much, much more! Directly across the street from city park, endless walking paths, this quaint complex is well maintained and comes with very low monthly HOA fees! Add a fresh coat of paint & update the flooring and this home will shine like a new penny!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pat Simmons

Bailey Properties License #01211263 Listed on: 06/22/2018

Co-Listed By

Tyanne Scaletti

Bailey Properties License #01336421

Last Buyer's Agent

Manuel Ortiz, Jr.

Aldina Real Estate,Inc. License #01768926

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,856

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1,002

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,045 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Balcony
  • 1,002 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 018-692-34-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, garbage, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, management fee, reserves, roof
  • Las Brisas Community Association
  • Built by Las Brisas

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,856

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Restrictions: Pets - Cats Permitted, Pets - Dogs Permitted
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1045
  • Complex Name: Las Brisas
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Zoning Description: PUD
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1045
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • View: Neighborhood, Park
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 125
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, CC&RS, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof
  • H O A Name Text: Las Brisas Community Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 018-692-34-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0230
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1002.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1002.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Walls Insulated

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2
  • Unit Features: Unit Faces Street

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2020
Sold by
Anaya Uriel Castillo and Castillo Teresa Montejano
Bought by
Anaya Uriel Castillo and Castillo Teresa Montejano
Current Estimated Value
$593,419

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Aug 3, 2018
Sold by
Ortiz Maria Esther Silva
Bought by
Montejano Uriel Castillo
Seller's Agent
Pat Simmons
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Manuel Ortiz, Jr.
Aldina Real Estate,Inc.
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
2.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.59%
Original Mortgage
$413,954
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Aug 2, 2018
Sold by
Glaum Chase and Glaum Mary Joy
Bought by
Anaya Uriel Castillo and Castillo Teresa Montejano
Seller's Agent
Pat Simmons
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Manuel Ortiz, Jr.
Aldina Real Estate,Inc.
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
2.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,954
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2012
Sold by
Doolittle Joshua and Doolittle Raquel Salazar
Bought by
Glaum Chase and Ravago Mary Joy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,397
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2005
Sold by
Western Pacific Housing Inc
Bought by
Doolittle Joshua and Doolittle Raquel Salazar

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,909
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Anaya Uriel Castillo $183,000 First American Title Company
Montejano Uriel Castillo -- Old Republic Title Company
Anaya Uriel Castillo $460,000 Old Republic Title Company
Glaum Chase $221,000 First American Title Company
Doolittle Joshua $422,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Anaya Uriel Castillo $413,954
Previous Owner Glaum Chase $215,397
Previous Owner Doolittle Joshua $337,909
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2018 08/07/18 Sold $460,000 +2.4% $440 / Sq Ft
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2018 06/22/18 For Sale $449,000 -- $430 / 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 $5,856 $513,139 $307,883 $205,256
2023 $5,767 $493,213 $295,928 $197,285
2022 $5,665 $483,543 $290,126 $193,417
2021 $5,570 $474,062 $284,437 $189,625
2020 $5,489 $469,200 $281,520 $187,680
2019 $5,391 $460,000 $276,000 $184,000
2018 $2,939 $243,962 $157,858 $86,104
2017 $2,914 $239,182 $154,764 $84,418
2016 $2,838 $234,492 $151,730 $82,762
2015 $2,829 $230,968 $149,450 $81,518
2014 $2,768 $226,444 $146,522 $79,922
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Pat Simmons

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Pat Simmons

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 334-9398

    20 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Pat Simmons
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  • Tyanne Scaletti

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Tyanne Scaletti

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 234-8004

    20 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Tyanne Scaletti
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Manuel Ortiz, Jr.

    Aldina Real Estate,Inc.

    (831) 588-5876

    3 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Manuel Ortiz, Jr.
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81710138

MLSListings

APN: 018-692-34-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

253 Lighthouse Dr, Watsonville, CA

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