NOT LISTED FOR SALE

296 Swanton Blvd Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,921,000 - $3,035,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,162 Sq Ft
$1,118/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2022

Last sale price $2,100,000 $971 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,121/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2022

West facing,Westside gem with ocean and greenbelt views. This spacious, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,162SF home, has an open and bright floor plan with large rooms, including a dining room with a gas fireplace, adjoining the kitchen. The spacious dining and living rooms boast sunlight with high ceilings and many windows. Spacious primary bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and an oversized tub for relaxing. There is a second primary suite with ocean views that can possibly be divided to make a 4th bedroom with a balcony. There is a private patio and yard with water-tolerant landscaping and a few mature fruit trees. This dream location is 2 blocks from the beach at West Cliff Drive and across the street from Natural Bridges State Park. This home is ideal for indoor and outdoor living. There is a custom, outdoor cooking with granite counters. Hike or bike in either direction to all the Westside has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Hill

Monterey Bay Properties License #01084507 Listed on: 06/21/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Replogle

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01454037

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,743

Year Built

  • 1996

Lot Details

  • 5,140 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Fenced
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,162 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 220 Volts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,743

Year Built

1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Res
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 26
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2162
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1996

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Dining Area In Living Room, Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2162
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Primary - Oversized Tub, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Tile, Tub In Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Property Faces: West

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 841
  • Middle School: 37458

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1180
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5140.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5140.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2022
Closed on
Aug 4, 2022
Sold by
Powell Family Trust
Bought by
Lankenau Guillermo Fabian Diaz and Narain Jaya
Seller's Agent
Lori Hill
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michele Replogle
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-4.33%
Current Estimated Value
$2,416,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$316,628
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$1,785,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,691,706
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$724,922

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2022
Sold by
Powell Thomas O
Bought by
Powell Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2011
Sold by
Powell T O and Powell Living Trust
Bought by
Powell Thomas O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
4.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2002
Sold by
Degnon Deborah A and Degnon Mark J
Bought by
Powell T O and The Powell Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$633,600
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2000
Sold by
1992 Trust Ciraolo Michael Trustee Ciraolo Mi
Bought by
Degnon Mark J and Degnon Deborah A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$572,000
Interest Rate
8.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1996
Sold by
Ciraolo Michael
Bought by
Ciraolo Michael and The Michael Ciraolo 1992 Trust

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
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 1996
Sold by
5726 Sonoma Drive Associates 7 Lp
Bought by
Ciraolo Michael

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
8.37%
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
Lankenau Guillermo Fabian Diaz $2,100,000 First American Title
Powell Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Powell Thomas O -- Stewart Title Of California
Powell T O $792,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Degnon Mark J $715,000 First American Title Co
Ciraolo Michael -- --
Ciraolo Michael $387,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lankenau Guillermo Fabian Diaz $1,785,000
Previous Owner Powell Thomas O $373,000
Previous Owner Powell Thomas O $398,500
Previous Owner Powell Thomas O $405,000
Previous Owner Powell T O $415,850
Previous Owner Powell T O $417,000
Previous Owner Powell T O $417,000
Previous Owner Powell T O $633,600
Previous Owner Degnon Mark J $572,000
Previous Owner Ciraolo Michael $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2022 08/11/22 Sold $2,100,000 -4.3% $971 / Sq Ft
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2022 06/21/22 For Sale $2,195,000 -- $1,015 / 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 $23,743 $2,184,840 $1,638,630 $546,210
2023 $12,200 $1,102,544 $696,050 $406,494
2022 $11,981 $1,080,925 $682,402 $398,523
2021 $11,722 $1,059,730 $669,021 $390,709
2020 $11,626 $1,048,864 $662,161 $386,703
2019 $11,384 $1,028,298 $649,178 $379,120
2018 $11,249 $1,008,136 $636,449 $371,687
2017 $11,098 $988,368 $623,970 $364,398
2016 $10,460 $968,988 $611,735 $357,253
2015 $10,543 $954,433 $602,546 $351,887
2014 $10,362 $935,737 $590,743 $344,994
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lori Hill

    Monterey Bay Properties

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Michele Replogle

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81897176

MLSListings

APN: 003-331-10-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

296 Swanton Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 296 Swanton Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 21 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,416,628, approximately $1,117 per square foot. This property was built in 1996. 296 Swanton Blvd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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