NOT LISTED FOR SALE

309 Estrella Ave Watsonville, CA 95076

La Selva Beach Area

Estimated Value: $1,568,000 - $1,973,063

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,881 Sq Ft
$916/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 30, 2020

Last sale price $1,305,000 $694 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,675 / mo

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Attic
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Triangle Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

LA SELVA BEACH HOME WITH OCEAN VIEW AND GUEST COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE. ENJOY BEACH LIFE WITH 4 BED /2.5 BATH HOME JUST 1.5 BLOCKS FROM THE PRIVATE GATED BEACH!!! SUNSET VIEWS FROM BEDROOMS WITH FINE DECORATIVE FINISHES IN ITALIAN MARMORINO PLASTER THROUGHOUT. HARDWOOD FLOORS JUST REFINISHED. YOUR GUESTS WILL ENJOY SEPARATE COTTAGE WITH FULL BATH AND OUTDOOR SPA. THIS HOME IS READY TO BRING YOUR COASTAL INSPIRATIONS TO MAKE IT YOURS!!!! PLEASE BRING ALL OFFERS!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcie McKearn

Santa Cruz Estates License #01027132 Listed on: 08/20/2020

Santa Cruz Estates

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacy Gilbert

Sotheby's International Realty License #01350631

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1964

Lot Details

  • 4,748 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Mostly Level
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Masonry
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,881 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1964

Lot Details

4,748 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1881
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1964

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Hood Over Range, Oven - Built-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1881
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Formal Entry, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Half On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Bay, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Courtyard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Gate, Wood
  • Construction Type: Masonry, Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.1090
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4748.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4748.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Natural Gas

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marcie McKearn
Santa Cruz Estates
Buyer's Agent
Stacy Gilbert
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$94,000
-6.72%
Current Estimated Value
$1,723,766

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$418,766
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.96%
Original Mortgage
$978,750
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
0.0689%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1998
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,000
Interest Rate
0.0689%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,305,000 First American Title Company
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-- Santa Cruz Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $978,750
Previous Owner $35,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Sold $1,305,000 +0.4% $694 / Sq Ft
09/28/2020 09/28/20 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Price Changed $1,299,999 -7.1% $691 / Sq Ft
08/20/2020 08/20/20 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $744 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $15,396 $1,412,574 $988,802 $423,772
2023 $15,166 $1,357,722 $950,405 $407,317
2022 $14,901 $1,331,100 $931,770 $399,330
2021 $14,538 $1,305,000 $913,500 $391,500
2020 $1,534 $111,986 $24,599 $87,387
2019 $1,512 $109,790 $24,116 $85,674
2018 $1,432 $107,637 $23,643 $83,994
2017 $1,346 $105,526 $23,180 $82,346
2016 $1,316 $103,458 $22,726 $80,732
2015 $1,263 $101,904 $22,384 $79,520
2014 $1,239 $99,908 $21,946 $77,962
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marcie McKearn

    Santa Cruz Estates

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  • Stacy Gilbert

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Stacy Gilbert

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (925) 359-9600

    106 Total Sales

    Stacy Gilbert
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81798609

MLSListings

APN: 045-164-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

309 Estrella Ave, Watsonville, CA

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