NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,621,000 - $2,331,114

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,785 Sq Ft
$1,052/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2018

Last sale price $1,510,000 $846 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,018/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • City Lights View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2018

Can't get much better than this utterly charming, craftsman-era, 1920's home w/jaw-dropping 15K sq ft of garden paradise, sitting on one of the prettiest Eastside streets. Your quintessential mini-farm in the heart of the Banana Belt, w/white picket fence, water-wise gardens, raised beds, fruit and citrus trees, garden shed w/electricity, outbuildings and studio space. Bright and gracious living and dining spaces reminiscent of a by-gone era. High ceilings, hardwood flrs, tall windows, built-in cabinetry. Refreshed w/updated cabinets, granite counters, updated baths, central heating and air. Solar electricity, solar hot water, 865-gallon rainwater tank, and automatic driveway gate w/nearby receptacle for your electric car. A very neighbor-friendly, walkable neighborhood, w/your choice of Midtown eateries, grocery stores and coffee shops nearby, or bike to downtown shops and theaters. Detached, 2-car garage w/adjacent hm office or guest quarters. Now this is what I call HOME!

Last Listed By

Janet Romanowski

David Lyng Real Estate License #00826867 Listed on: 07/20/2018

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,098

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R15

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,785 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Art Studio
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Skyline Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Water Storage

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 009-221-12-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,098

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 95
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1785
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Zoning Description: R15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1785
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Skylight, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: City Lights
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Floor Furnace, Solar
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School: Branciforte Middle School
  • Middle School: 37459

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 009-221-12-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3540
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 15420.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 15420.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School Text: Branciforte Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2020
Sold by
Firestone Mark and Turpin Katherine
Bought by
Firestone Mark and Turpin Katherine
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,877,779

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 20, 2018
Closed on
Aug 16, 2018
Sold by
Sundermeyer Niels F and Sundermeyer Trust
Bought by
Firestone Mark and Turpin Katherine
Seller's Agent
Janet Romanowski
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tom Dore
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,299,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
16.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,208,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 1994
Sold by
Sundermeyer Niels F and Sundermeyer Patricia A
Bought by
Sundermeyer Niels F and Sundermeyer Patricia A

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Firestone Mark -- None Available
Firestone Mark $1,510,000 Old Republic National Title
Sundermeyer Niels F -- --
Sundermeyer Niels F -- --
Sundermeyer Niels F -- --
Sundermeyer Niels F -- --
Sundermeyer Niels F -- --
Sundermeyer Niels F -- --
Sundermeyer Niels F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Firestone Mark $1,031,819
Closed Firestone Mark $1,208,000
Previous Owner Sundermeyer Niels F $333,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2018 08/20/18 Sold $1,510,000 +16.2% $846 / Sq Ft
08/01/2018 08/01/18 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2018 07/20/18 For Sale $1,299,000 -- $728 / 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
2023 $18,098 $1,619,025 $1,214,269 $404,756
2022 $17,890 $1,587,280 $1,190,460 $396,820
2021 $17,509 $1,556,156 $1,167,117 $389,039
2020 $17,369 $1,540,200 $1,155,150 $385,050
2019 $16,996 $1,510,000 $1,132,500 $377,500
2018 $3,654 $325,238 $140,700 $184,538
2017 $3,605 $318,862 $137,942 $180,920
2016 $3,400 $312,610 $135,238 $177,372
2015 $3,320 $307,914 $133,206 $174,708
2014 $3,261 $301,882 $130,596 $171,286
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81715538

MLSListings

APN: 009-221-12-000