NOT LISTED FOR SALE

321 Highland Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Westlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,506,241 - $2,917,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,322 Sq Ft
$817/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2017

Last sale price $1,730,000 $521 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,065/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of October 2017

Imagine how sweet life could be living in this gorgeous & contemporary gem of a home featuring high ceilings, walls of windows & magnificent views of: The Monterey Bay, city lights, the boardwalk, SC fireworks & Holy Cross landmark church. This desirable upper West Side Santa Cruz location is ideal for taking in the views, walking downtown to shopping/dining & for saving commute time by avoiding Hwy 17/Hwy 1 "fish hook". Ride your bike to: UCSC, Westlake School, Pogonip trails, the beach & to the W Cliff Dr 3-mile ocean front walk/bike promenade. This lovely home feels more spacious than its size thanks to generous sized rooms & great separation of space. This unique parcel is triangle shaped with the driveway at the bottom, the fenced garden at the back left, the home nestled into the center & the 2 bd/1 ba single level guest home tucked in back with level walk in access from the back road. Come see this high quality home before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Russell

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01743923 Listed on: 08/15/2017

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Grenyo

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01364190

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,431

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence
  • Pie Shaped Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,322 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Inverted Floor Plan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

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

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • 400 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-181-17-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,431

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 400
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3322
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 3322
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Inverted Floor Plan, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Great Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type, Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 852

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up, Pie Shaped
  • Parcel Number: 001-181-17-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.3080
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 13416.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 13416.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: 2 bd, 1 ba

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Westlake Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2017
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa L
Bought by
Watts Peter Leslie and Klikoff Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Laura Grenyo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,730,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,000
2.06%
Current Estimated Value
$2,714,560

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$984,560
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2014
Sold by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa L
Bought by
Friedland/Koloski Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2012
Sold by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa L
Bought by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa L
Bought by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$253,000
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa
Bought by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1997
Sold by
Jorgensen Robert E and Crooks Janice G
Bought by
Friedland Jay S and Koloski Milissa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
7.49%
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
Watts Peter Leslie $1,730,000 First American Title Company
Friedland/Koloski Trust -- None Available
Friedland Jay S -- None Available
Friedland Jay S -- None Available
Friedland Jay S -- First American Title Ins Co
Friedland Jay S -- First American Title Ins Co
Friedland Jay S -- First American Title Ins Co
Friedland Jay S -- First American Title Ins Co
Friedland Jay S -- --
Friedland Jay S $605,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Friedland Jay S $210,000
Previous Owner Friedland Jay S $253,000
Previous Owner Friedland Jay S $305,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/06/2017 10/06/17 Sold $1,730,000 +2.1% $521 / Sq Ft
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2017 08/15/17 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $510 / 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 $21,431 $1,968,445 $1,171,964 $796,481
2023 $21,166 $1,892,008 $1,126,456 $765,552
2022 $20,924 $1,854,909 $1,104,368 $750,541
2021 $20,479 $1,818,539 $1,082,714 $735,825
2020 $20,315 $1,799,892 $1,071,612 $728,280
2019 $19,882 $1,764,600 $1,050,600 $714,000
2018 $19,652 $1,730,000 $1,030,000 $700,000
2017 $9,652 $832,386 $419,634 $412,752
2016 $9,115 $816,064 $411,406 $404,658
2015 $8,913 $803,806 $405,226 $398,580
2014 $8,761 $788,060 $397,288 $390,772
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Melody Russell

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Laura Grenyo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81674119

MLSListings

APN: 001-181-17-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Westlake

321 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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