NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3351 Via Gargano Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Live Oak Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,458,000 - $1,712,682

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,237 Sq Ft
$719/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 19, 2019

Last sale price $1,120,000 $501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,660/month

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Coffee Lane County Park

About This Home

As of December 2019

FRESH NEW PRICE!Beautiful traditional style home located on a quiet dead end street centrally located between Santa Cruz and Capitola. vaulted ceilings, brazilian hardwood flooring, spacious gourmet kitchen, large master suite with walk in closet, living room with fireplace, ample doors lead to a park like rear yard. Front patio overlooking the sunny front yard. Two car garage, large indoor laundry room. Backyard features a patio with a custom wood arbor. Property is located in the coveted Soquel School District which features Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School, New Brighton Middle School and Soquel High School. Foot path trail takes you the short way to beaches and Capitola Mall.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Claiborne

CENTURY 21 Masters License #00859505 Listed on: 08/05/2019

CENTURY 21 Masters

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandy Lee

CENTURY 21 Masters License #01292539

CENTURY 21 Masters

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,244

Year Built

  • 2002

Lot Details

  • 7,318 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,237 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Balcony

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,244

Year Built

2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6-D
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 17
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2237
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2002

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area In Family Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Gas, Microwave, Oven Range, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2237
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Wood
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary
  • Middle School: New Brighton Middle
  • High School: Soquel High
  • High School: 877
  • Elementary School: 873
  • Middle School: 875

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1680
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7318.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7318.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Walls Insulated

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2023
Sold by
Lillis April and Lillis Timothy B
Bought by
Lillis-Steiger Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,690,754

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2019
Closed on
Dec 5, 2019
Sold by
Dramis Mark Anthony and Dramis Caroline Hope
Bought by
Cardarelli Paul and Cardarelli Doris L
Seller's Agent
Frank Claiborne
CENTURY 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Lee
CENTURY 21 Masters
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$129,000
-10.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2013
Closed on
Apr 12, 2013
Sold by
Locatelli Nancy J and The Locatelli Family Trust
Bought by
Dramis Mark Anthony and Dramis Caroline Hope
Seller's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Frank Claiborne
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$702,000
Sold Price
$738,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
5.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.48%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2013
Closed on
Apr 11, 2013
Sold by
Dramis Mark Anthony and Dramis Caroline Hope
Bought by
Dramis Mark Anthony and Dramis Caroline Hope
Seller's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Frank Claiborne
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$702,000
Sold Price
$738,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
5.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2010
Sold by
Smestad Trista Eileen Wolfe and Smestad Jerrold Armond
Bought by
Locatelli Nancy J and The Locatelli Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2008
Sold by
Smestad Jerrold and Smestad Trista
Bought by
Smestad Trista Eileen Wolfe and Smestad Jerrold Armond

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2002
Sold by
The Holcomb Corp
Bought by
Smestad Jerrold and Smestad Trista

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$476,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
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
Lillis-Steiger Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Cardarelli Paul $1,120,000 First American Title Company
Dramis Mark Anthony $738,000 First American Title Company
Dramis Mark Anthony -- First American Title Company
Locatelli Nancy J $700,000 First American Title Company
Smestad Trista Eileen Wolfe -- None Available
Smestad Jerrold $595,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cardarelli Paul $550,000
Previous Owner Dramis Mark Anthony $58,000
Previous Owner Dramis Mark Anthony $328,000
Previous Owner Smestad Jerrold $100,000
Previous Owner Smestad Jerrold $65,000
Previous Owner Smestad Jerrold $524,000
Previous Owner Smestad Jerrold $476,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/19/2019 12/19/19 Sold $1,120,000 -6.6% $501 / Sq Ft
11/09/2019 11/09/19 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2019 09/30/19 Price Changed $1,199,000 -4.0% $536 / Sq Ft
08/05/2019 08/05/19 For Sale $1,249,000 +69.2% $558 / Sq Ft
04/29/2013 04/29/13 Sold $738,000 +5.1% $330 / Sq Ft
03/15/2013 03/15/13 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2013 02/27/13 For Sale $702,000 -- $314 / 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 $20,244 $1,763,463 $1,234,424 $529,039
2023 $19,828 $1,694,986 $1,186,490 $508,496
2022 $14,103 $1,154,235 $692,541 $461,694
2021 $13,674 $1,131,603 $678,962 $452,641
2020 $13,536 $1,120,000 $672,000 $448,000
2019 $10,104 $814,683 $488,810 $325,873
2018 $9,940 $798,709 $479,225 $319,484
2017 $9,805 $783,048 $469,828 $313,220
2016 $9,278 $767,694 $460,616 $307,078
2015 $9,055 $756,162 $453,697 $302,465
2014 $8,888 $741,350 $444,810 $296,540
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Frank Claiborne

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Frank Claiborne

    CENTURY 21 Masters

    (831) 588-8558

    19 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Sandy Lee

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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  • Tom Brezsny

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    16 in this area

    229 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81763370

MLSListings

APN: 031-281-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Live Oak

3351 Via Gargano, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 3351 Via Gargano, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 05 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,608,671, approximately $719 per square foot. This property was built in 2002. 3351 Via Gargano 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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