NOT LISTED FOR SALE

300 Old Adobe Rd Watsonville, CA 95076

Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,215,919 - $2,067,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,272 Sq Ft
$704/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2019

Last sale price $1,050,000 $462 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,012/month

417 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.23 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 4-minute walk to Castro Adobe State Historic Park

About This Home

As of March 2019

Sipping iced tea while sitting on the deck, overlooking the vista view of Mount Madonna, we are reminded that life in the country is what life is all about. In the Larkin Valley area. It offers 3.2 acres of tranquility, comfort & all of the modern conveniences of home. Tastefully updated while maintaining its original charm & character. Built with quality & care, this 2 story home features a large living room, galley kitchen, bedrooms & 1 bathroom. Downstairs, a bedroom/family room. Natural light & wall to wall carpeting. New laminate wood flooring covers the entry, kitchen & dining areas.Wall of windows & sliding glass doors draws your attention to the vista views of level acreage. Greenhouses, hoop & shade houses, mechanical storage & shops. Growing facilities sit proudly boasting the remnants of the fern growing business. Ag zoned with abundance of water. Awaiting the new owners to create the next chapter in history of this storied land. This is country living at its finest.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Mercer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01017978 Listed on: 12/11/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawndy Linquist

Strock Real Estate License #02062936

Strock Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 3.23 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,272 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Farming

  • Agricultural
  • Pasture
  • Farm Animals Allowed

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Agricultural Well Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-451-05-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2272
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Ice Maker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2272
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Solid Surface, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Mountains, Pasture, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Drive Through, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Site Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-in Vacuum, Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Agricultural Use, Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 049-451-05-000
  • Lot Acres: 3.2310
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 140742.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 140742.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2017
Closed on
Feb 21, 2019
Sold by
Stock Lesa Shelley
Bought by
Linquist Peter T and Linquist Shawndy
Seller's Agent
Diana Mercer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Shawndy Linquist
Strock Real Estate
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$445,000
-29.77%
Current Estimated Value
$1,599,730

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$549,730
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$939,131
Outstanding Balance
$822,299
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$777,431

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2017
Sold by
Nielson Dorothy M and Nielson Irvin G
Bought by
Stock Lesa Shelley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2014
Sold by
Nielson Dorothy M
Bought by
Nielson Dorothy M and Nielson Irvin G
Source: Public Records

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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
Linquist Peter T $1,050,000 First American Title Company
Stock Lesa Shelley $725,000 First American Title Company
Nielson Dorothy M -- None Available
Nielson Dorothy M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Linquist Peter T $939,131
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/05/2019 03/05/19 Sold $1,050,000 -6.7% $462 / Sq Ft
02/02/2019 02/02/19 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2018 09/12/18 Price Changed $1,125,000 -10.0% $495 / Sq Ft
09/10/2018 09/10/18 Price Changed $1,250,000 -16.4% $550 / Sq Ft
12/11/2017 12/11/17 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $658 / 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 $7,764 $836,640 $501,984 $334,656
2023 $7,693 $804,152 $482,491 $321,661
2022 $7,629 $788,384 $473,030 $315,354
2021 $7,369 $772,925 $463,755 $309,170
2020 $7,291 $765,000 $459,000 $306,000
2019 $7,195 $765,000 $459,000 $306,000
2018 $8,493 $750,000 $450,000 $300,000
2017 $7,059 $610,097 $334,227 $275,870
2016 $1,518 $104,865 $14,995 $89,870
2015 $1,463 $103,290 $14,770 $88,520
2014 $1,434 $101,267 $14,481 $86,786
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Diana Mercer

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Shawndy Linquist

    Strock Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81717214

MLSListings

APN: 049-451-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076 Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley

300 Old Adobe Rd, Watsonville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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