NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Hidden Valley Ridge Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,795,000 - $2,215,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,944 Sq Ft
$659/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2020

Last sale price $1,470,000 $499 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,644/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Barn
  • Private Pool
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Horse Property
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

About This Home

As of May 2020

Park-like country retreat just 5 minutes from all conveniences of town. Every room of this well appointed abode has been lovingly remodeled with high-end fixtures. Some of the many special features include a great room design between the sunny chef's kitchen & the family room, a spacious dining room, a cozy den, a sprawling living room, 4 fireplaces, walls of windows, a solarium & a luxurious spa-like marble master bathroom. There are multiple outdoor living spaces including a pool, spa, outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen, covered veranda & fire pit. The barn features a horse stall, workshop & covered storage for boat or RV. Stroll the 15 minute hiking trail throughout the property for a calming, scenic bit of stress relief. Imagine sitting at your picnic table (on the top of your private ridge) enjoying a beverage, the sunset and expansive views of the valley & bay. As you can see on the property video, this pristine property has it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Russell

eXp Realty of California Inc License #01743923 Listed on: 04/01/2020

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Rose Wood

Strock Real Estate License #01344958

Strock Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1982

Lot Details

  • 2.91 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Fenced For Horses
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Lighted Parking
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Skyline
  • Ridge
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Valley
  • Garden
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,944 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Solarium
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Horse Property
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen

Farming

  • Barn
  • Farm Animals Allowed

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Trailer Storage
  • Hay Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Shared Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RA
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2944
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1982

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Burning, Gas Log, Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2944
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Laundry Room, Recreation Room, Solarium, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower And Tub, Shower Over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Forest / Woods, Garden / Greenbelt, Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Ridge, Valley, Water
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen
  • Horse Property: Yes
  • Fencing: Horse Fencing, Mixed Height / Type, Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Horse Property Description: Barn, Fenced, Hay Storage, Trailer Storage
  • Property Faces: South
  • Pool: Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Black Bottom, Pool - Fenced, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool - Sweep, Pool / Spa Combo, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport, Covered Parking, Guest / Visitor Parking, Lighted Parking Area, Parking Area, Room For Oversized Vehicle
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Propane, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade - Varies, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Lot Acres: 2.9120
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 126847.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 126847.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: RV carport+barn

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2020
Closed on
May 20, 2020
Sold by
Fitzpatrick Kerry Ellen and Mier Iemke Klaas
Bought by
Seeley Donald and Seeley Frances
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Rose Wood
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-2%
Current Estimated Value
$1,940,265

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$470,265
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,176,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,042,099
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$898,166

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Waxler Douglas and Waxler Melinda
Bought by
Fitzpatrick Kerry Ellen and Mier Iemke Klaas
Seller's Agent
Suzanne M. Rodoni
Real Estate Eight Three One
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Hart
California Dreaming
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-3.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.24%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1998
Sold by
Waxler Douglas H and Waxler Melinda S
Bought by
Waxler Douglas and Waxler Melinda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
6.82%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Seeley Donald $1,470,000 First American Title Company
Fitzpatrick Kerry Ellen $915,000 First American Title Company
Waxler Douglas -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Seeley Donald $1,176,000
Previous Owner Fitzpatrick Kerry Ellen $625,500
Previous Owner Waxler Douglas $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/22/2020 05/22/20 Sold $1,470,000 -2.0% $499 / Sq Ft
04/30/2020 04/30/20 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2020 04/01/20 For Sale $1,500,000 +63.9% $510 / Sq Ft
07/26/2012 07/26/12 Sold $915,000 -3.6% $311 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/08/2012 06/08/12 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2012 04/06/12 For Sale $949,000 -- $322 / 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 $17,981 $1,607,660 $951,472 $656,188
2023 $17,653 $1,545,232 $914,525 $630,707
2022 $17,494 $1,514,933 $896,593 $618,340
2021 $17,004 $1,485,229 $879,013 $606,216
2020 $12,006 $1,030,277 $405,355 $624,922
2019 $11,616 $1,010,074 $397,406 $612,668
2018 $11,454 $990,269 $389,614 $600,655
2017 $11,309 $970,852 $381,974 $588,878
2016 $10,663 $951,815 $374,484 $577,331
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81788354

MLSListings

APN: 102-351-09-000