NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3537 Mission Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Live Oak Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,191,000 - $1,530,940

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$710/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $915,000 $482 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,078/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2020

Wonderfully set up for entertaining. Located towards the top of Mission Drive to take advantage of the ocean views. (no power outage here as the area is on hospital grid) This home features hardwood floors through out , 2 fireplaces, extra large living room with built wall to wall book shelves and entertainment sound system. Beautiful dining area with bar area. Eat in Kitchen with stainless appliance and granite counter top. Best laundry room ever with ample storage. Master suite opens to the rear yard and hot tub. Back yard is amazing with multilevel decks, hot tub area creating an enchanting environment. Two car garage with on site additional gated parking. Green house for the gardener and workshop for the hobbyist. Back up offer welcome!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jo-Ellen Smith

Bailey Properties License #01341240 Listed on: 01/29/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Dexel

Intero Real Estate Services License #00989349

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,196

Year Built

  • 1990

Lot Details

  • 8,059 Sq Ft Lot
  • Mostly Level

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Water Heater

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,196

Year Built

1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1990

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1900
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Granite, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Sunken Tub, Shower And Tub, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains, Neighborhood, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Site Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.1850
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8059.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8059.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Natural Gas, Solar - Hot Water Heater - Leased

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2020
Closed on
Feb 24, 2020
Sold by
Kocher Susan Lynn
Bought by
Laughlin Lynne M
Seller's Agent
Jo-Ellen Smith
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tom Dexel
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.08%
Current Estimated Value
$1,349,235

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$434,235
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2019
Sold by
Kocher William Robert
Bought by
Kocher Susan Lyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2005
Sold by
Rinaldi Peter and Rinaldi Rebecca M
Bought by
Kocher William R and Kocher Susan L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$506,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2003
Sold by
Frantti Rebecca M and Rinaldi Peter
Bought by
Frantti Rebecca M and Rinaldi Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$503,000
Interest Rate
2.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2001
Sold by
Hanna Thomas A and Hanna Cindy L
Bought by
Frantti Rebecca M and Rinaldi Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
6%
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
Laughlin Lynne M $915,000 First American Title Company
Kocher Susan Lyn -- None Available
Kocher William R $815,500 Old Republic Title Company
Frantti Rebecca M -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Frantti Rebecca M $550,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kocher William R $506,000
Previous Owner Frantti Rebecca M $503,000
Previous Owner Frantti Rebecca M $440,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $915,000 -1.1% $482 / Sq Ft
02/06/2020 02/06/20 Pending -- -- --
01/29/2020 01/29/20 For Sale $925,000 -- $487 / 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 $11,920 $961,828 $577,097 $384,731
2022 $11,773 $942,969 $565,781 $377,188
2021 $11,391 $924,480 $554,688 $369,792
2020 $11,272 $915,000 $549,000 $366,000
2019 $11,572 $948,210 $575,929 $372,281
2018 $11,153 $908,375 $551,733 $356,642
2017 $10,628 $856,958 $520,503 $336,455
2016 $9,554 $793,479 $481,946 $311,533
2015 $8,974 $748,565 $454,666 $293,899
2014 $8,166 $674,383 $409,609 $264,774
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jo-Ellen Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jo-Ellen Smith

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 247-9600

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Jo-Ellen Smith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Tom Dexel

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81780560

MLSListings

APN: 025-033-14-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065 Live Oak

3537 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

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