NOT LISTED FOR SALE

315 Pestana Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Santa Cruz Gardens Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,210,000 - $1,403,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,607 Sq Ft
$821/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2022

Last sale price $1,180,000 $734 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,048/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Mud Room
  • Open to Family Room

About This Home

As of November 2022

Looking for an incredible family neighborhood? This is it! This is a lovely single-level home located in the heart of the Santa Cruz Gardens. The home is open and bright and filled with natural light. This property is incredibly clean and ready for someone to move right in. Plenty of outdoor space for your avid gardener with lots and lots of sun. Additionally, you'll find a detached office or art studio space in the back of the property. Santa Cruz Gardens is a very walkable, friendly neighborhood, with a community pool, park, cherished elementary school, nearby hiking and biking trails, and easy access to Hwy 1 and medical services.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Poudrier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01932326 Listed on: 09/16/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Ward

Compass License #01976643

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,948

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 6,795 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,607 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Den
  • Art Studio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-232-08-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,948

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 60
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1607
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Oven - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 1607
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Mud Room, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 102-232-08-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1560
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6795.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6795.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2019
Sold by
Farlow Leann Barbara
Bought by
Farlow Thomas R and Farlow Leann B
Current Estimated Value
$1,319,847

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2012
Sold by
Grinter Nakao Lynn Marie and Grinter Fred
Bought by
Grinter Nakao Lynn Marie and Farlow Leann Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2001
Sold by
Grinter Fred W and Grinter Barbara K
Bought by
Grinter Fred W and Grinter Barbara K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Outstanding Balance
$155,333
Interest Rate
7%
Estimated Equity
$1,166,198

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2001
Sold by
Olah John A
Bought by
Grinter Fred W and Grinter Barbara K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,000
Outstanding Balance
$155,333
Interest Rate
7%
Estimated Equity
$1,166,198
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
Farlow Thomas R -- None Available
Grinter Nakao Lynn Marie -- None Available
Grinter Fred W -- Old Republic Title Company
Grinter Fred W $515,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grinter Fred W $15,000
Open Grinter Fred W $412,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Sold $1,180,000 -5.5% $734 / Sq Ft
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2022 09/16/22 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $777 / 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 $10,948 $883,549 $666,158 $217,391
2023 $10,694 $849,240 $640,291 $208,949
2022 $3,402 $183,942 $49,787 $134,155
2021 $3,191 $180,336 $48,812 $131,524
2020 $3,140 $178,485 $48,311 $130,174
2019 $3,070 $174,986 $47,363 $127,623
2018 $3,002 $171,556 $46,435 $125,121
2017 $2,954 $168,192 $45,525 $122,667
2016 $2,833 $164,892 $44,631 $120,261
2015 $2,674 $162,416 $43,961 $118,455
2014 $2,611 $159,235 $43,100 $116,135
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sean Poudrier

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Sean Poudrier

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 531-7171

    1 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Sean Poudrier
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Kimberly Ward

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81907590

MLSListings

APN: 102-232-08-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065 Santa Cruz Gardens

315 Pestana Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 315 Pestana Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 since 16 September 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,319,847, approximately $821 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 315 Pestana Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School, New Brighton Middle School, and Mission Hill Middle School.

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