NOT LISTED FOR SALE

276 Nichols Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $799,359 - $1,007,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
972 Sq Ft
$936/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2019

Last sale price $710,000 $730 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,651/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Corian Countertops
  • Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of August 2019

Captivating light & warmth emanate from this sunny Bonny Doon home. If you love the mountains and convenience, this is the home for you. From the front deck, a custom hardwood front door opens onto a bright, charming living room. The 8' back door slider leads to the back deck, just perfect for relaxing, entertaining, & BBQ-ing. Stainless appliances and Corian countertops in the kitchen; a copper sink and tiled walk-in shower in the bathroom; and a (legal) bonus room perfect for an office, dining, or playroom. Milgard dual pane windows with custom wood blinds throughout. The sprawling backyard gets full sun, great for kids & pets, as well as for gardening, socializing, & relaxing. The 2 car garage offers plenty of space for both cars and storage. Nichols Dr is a level street off Empire Grade Rd, less than 10 min from Felton, & a short drive to UCSC & the coast. **GPS directs you to turn L on Pine Flat. Best to continue on Empire Gr, pass Pine Flat, then turn L on Nichols.**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Lopez Chubb

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #00978310 Listed on: 06/24/2019

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandon Schaeffer

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01045457

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,781

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 972 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Kitchen Island
  • Corian Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Propane
  • Water Storage
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-152-28-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,781

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 36
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 972
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Island, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 972
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Utility Room, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Stone, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 080-152-28-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3860
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 16814.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 16814.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2022
Sold by
Kessler Guy D
Bought by
Guy D Kessler Trust
Current Estimated Value
$909,840

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2019
Closed on
Aug 29, 2019
Sold by
Carmody Donn D and Hepner Linda J
Bought by
Kessler Guy
Seller's Agent
Martha Lopez Chubb
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Schaeffer
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2013
Sold by
Carmody Donn D and Hepner Linda J
Bought by
Carmody Donn D and Hepner Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,000
Interest Rate
3.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2011
Sold by
Carmody Donn D and Hepner Linda J
Bought by
Carmody Donn D and Hepner Linda J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2000
Sold by
Carmody Donn Duane
Bought by
Carmody Donn Duane and Hepner Linda J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1998
Sold by
Rector Keith D and Rector Fay E
Bought by
Carmody Donn Duane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
VA
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
Guy D Kessler Trust -- --
Kessler Guy $710,000 First American Title Company
Carmody Donn D -- First American Title Company
Carmody Donn D -- First American Title Company
Carmody Donn D -- None Available
Carmody Donn D -- None Available
Carmody Donn Duane -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Carmody Donn Duane $207,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carmody Donn D $159,000
Previous Owner Carmody Donn Duane $191,000
Previous Owner Carmody Donn Duane $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Sold $710,000 +1.6% $730 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2019 06/24/19 For Sale $699,000 -- $719 / 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 $8,781 $776,489 $582,367 $194,122
2023 $8,634 $746,337 $559,753 $186,584
2022 $8,490 $731,703 $548,777 $182,926
2021 $8,183 $717,356 $538,017 $179,339
2020 $8,188 $710,000 $532,500 $177,500
2019 $3,548 $296,308 $157,458 $138,850
2018 $3,490 $290,497 $154,370 $136,127
2017 $3,438 $284,802 $151,345 $133,457
2016 $3,325 $279,217 $148,377 $130,840
2015 $3,221 $275,023 $146,148 $128,875
2014 $3,176 $269,636 $143,285 $126,351
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Martha Lopez Chubb

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • Brandon Schaeffer

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Brandon Schaeffer

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 861-8860

    47 Total Sales

    Brandon Schaeffer
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81754733

MLSListings

APN: 080-152-28-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

276 Nichols Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 276 Nichols Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 24 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $909,840, approximately $936 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 276 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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