NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3370 Houts Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Live Oak Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,390,000 - $1,559,036

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,210 Sq Ft
$674/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 09, 2019

Last sale price $915,000 $414 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,807/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2019

Butterfly Oasis! 2000+ Sq. Ft. home prime mid-town/Lower Santa Cruz Gardens location. Just minutes to beaches and shopping. A sweeping cherry wood staircase and floors invite into this home with lots of natural light and illuminated skylight. Dream kitchen featuring island, granite counters, and cool downdraft range. Master bedroom with walk in closet and jetted soaking tub. New artificial grass in low to no maintenance yard with drip irrigation. Abundant passion fruit vines supporting local butterfly population and beautiful flowering cherry tree. Backyard with hot tub sheltered by bamboo privacy wall. Front balcony for views of the ocean and fireworks. Solar panel system in place,. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths upstairs and a separate entrance downstairs bonus room for potential home office or guest unit with additional bath. An elegant, sweet, and spacious home ready for you to move right in and enjoy! REDUCED! SELLERS MOTIVATED BRING OFFERS!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angel Huerta

David Lyng Real Estate License #01407960 Listed on: 05/04/2019

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Carrie L Brumbaugh

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01081593

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,196

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 4,487 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-3.5

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,210 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • Dwelling with Separate Living Area

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-033-36-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,196

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2210
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Zoning Description: R-1-3.5
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2210
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Upper Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Den / Study / Office, Separate Living Unit, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 025-033-36-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1030
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4487.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4487.00

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 30, 2020
Sold by
Finn Emily Elizabeth
Bought by
Finn Emily Elizabeth
Current Estimated Value
$1,488,509

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$727,000
Outstanding Balance
$646,628
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$841,881

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2019
Closed on
Jul 5, 2019
Sold by
Bartle Benjamin B and Bartle Staci M
Bought by
Finn Emily Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Angel Huerta
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carrie L Brumbaugh
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-12.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$726,525
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2019
Closed on
Jun 28, 2019
Sold by
Finn Christopher B
Bought by
Finn Emily Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Angel Huerta
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carrie L Brumbaugh
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$135,000
-12.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$726,525
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2014
Sold by
Bartle Ben and Bartle Staci
Bought by
Bartle Benjamin B and Bartle Staci M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2012
Sold by
Aurora Loan Services Llc
Bought by
Bartle Ben and Bartle Staci

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2011
Sold by
Castillo Jesus and Castillo Maria
Bought by
Aurora Loan Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2006
Sold by
Bixler Clifford and Bixler Lise
Bought by
Castillo Jesus and Castillo Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$728,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
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
Finn Emily Elizabeth -- First American Title Company
Finn Emily Elizabeth $915,000 First American Title Company
Finn Emily Elizabeth -- First American Title Company
Bartle Benjamin B -- First American Title Company
Bartle Ben $540,000 Placer Title Company
Aurora Loan Services Llc $817,999 Accommodation
Castillo Jesus $910,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finn Emily Elizabeth $727,000
Previous Owner Finn Emily Elizabeth $726,525
Previous Owner Bartle Benjamin B $600,000
Previous Owner Bartle Ben $540,000
Previous Owner Castillo Jesus $728,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/09/2019 07/09/19 Sold $915,000 -1.5% $414 / Sq Ft
06/16/2019 06/16/19 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Price Changed $929,000 -6.6% $420 / Sq Ft
05/29/2019 05/29/19 Price Changed $995,000 -5.2% $450 / Sq Ft
05/04/2019 05/04/19 For Sale $1,050,000 -- $475 / 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 $12,196 $1,000,686 $600,412 $400,274
2023 $11,844 $961,828 $577,097 $384,731
2022 $11,696 $942,969 $565,781 $377,188
2021 $11,314 $924,480 $554,688 $369,792
2020 $11,195 $915,000 $549,000 $366,000
2019 $7,832 $608,032 $364,819 $243,213
2018 $7,699 $596,110 $357,666 $238,444
2017 $7,592 $584,422 $350,653 $233,769
2016 $7,196 $572,962 $343,777 $229,185
2015 $6,994 $564,355 $338,613 $225,742
2014 $6,861 $553,300 $331,980 $221,320
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Angel Huerta

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Carrie L Brumbaugh

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81750343

MLSListings

APN: 025-033-36-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065 Live Oak

3370 Houts Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

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