NOT LISTED FOR SALE

264 Nichols Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $1,118,153 - $1,313,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,112 Sq Ft
$578/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2015

Last sale price $645,000 $305 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,317/month

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Atrium Room
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2015

Located in the wonderful community of Bonny Doon with highly rated elementary school, this property is a gardener's delight with over 1/2 acre of level land with spacious, sunny gardening areas and multiple gardening beds. A short walk to hiking and walking trails from Empire Grade that lead to the Fall Creek Unit of Henry Cowell Park. Split level with master bedroom suite upstairs opening to balcony. Over 1100 sqf of decking, great for entertaining, outdoor enjoyment and relaxing in the hot tub.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheri Allen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01085243 Listed on: 07/30/2015

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cari J Wade

Russell E. Gross Real Estate License #01752804

Russell E. Gross Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,648

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,112 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Atrium Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Water Storage
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-152-25-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,648

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 58
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2112
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2112
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Atrium
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Outside Access, Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 080-152-25-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.5740
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 25003.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 25003.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2015
Closed on
Dec 15, 2015
Sold by
Munn Robert and Munn Naomi
Bought by
Merklein Patrick and Ryder Diane
Seller's Agent
Cheri Allen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cari J Wade
Russell E. Gross Real Estate
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.44%
Current Estimated Value
$1,220,038

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$575,038
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.36%
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Outstanding Balance
$175,437
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$998,712

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2013
Sold by
Mcgowan Carol Murray
Bought by
Munn Robert and Munn Naomi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2010
Sold by
Hein Amber and Hein Chris
Bought by
Mcgowan Carol Murray

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2006
Sold by
Hein Amber
Bought by
Hein Amber and Hein Chris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2004
Sold by
Hensley Patricia E and Hensley Richard Theodore
Bought by
Hein Chris and Hein Amber

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2002
Sold by
Hensley Patricia E
Bought by
Hensley Richard Theodore and Hensley Patricia E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 1998
Sold by
Hensley Richard T
Bought by
Hensley Patricia E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
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
Merklein Patrick $645,000 First American Title Company
Munn Robert $475,000 First American Title Company
Mcgowan Carol Murray $475,000 First American Title Company
Hein Amber -- Accommodation
Hein Amber -- Southland Title Company
Hein Chris $700,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Hensley Richard Theodore -- --
Hensley Patricia E -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Merklein Patrick $220,000
Previous Owner Munn Robert $410,000
Previous Owner Hein Amber $660,000
Previous Owner Hein Chris $94,000
Previous Owner Hein Chris $525,000
Previous Owner Hensley Richard Theodore $226,810
Previous Owner Hensley Patricia E $233,000
Previous Owner Hensley Patricia E $100,000
Previous Owner Hensley Patricia E $100,000
Previous Owner Hensley Patricia E $245,000
Closed Hein Chris $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2015 12/23/15 Sold $645,000 -0.8% $305 / Sq Ft
11/04/2015 11/04/15 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2015 10/20/15 Price Changed $650,000 -3.7% $308 / Sq Ft
07/30/2015 07/30/15 For Sale $675,000 -- $320 / 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 $8,648 $763,550 $458,130 $305,420
2023 $8,503 $733,900 $440,340 $293,560
2022 $8,361 $719,510 $431,706 $287,804
2021 $8,057 $705,402 $423,241 $282,161
2020 $7,988 $698,168 $418,901 $279,267
2019 $7,662 $684,479 $410,687 $273,792
2018 $7,538 $671,058 $402,635 $268,423
2017 $7,426 $657,900 $394,740 $263,160
2016 $7,244 $645,000 $387,000 $258,000
2015 $5,785 $506,352 $266,501 $239,851
2014 $5,705 $496,434 $261,281 $235,153
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheri Allen

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cheri Allen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 818-2762

    7 Total Sales

    Cheri Allen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Cari J Wade

    Russell E. Gross Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81497743

MLSListings

APN: 080-152-25-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

264 Nichols Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 264 Nichols Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 30 July 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,220,038, approximately $577 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 264 Nichols Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bonny Doon Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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