$1,950,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,988 Sq Ft
7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$653 Per Sq Ft

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Entertainment System
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

About This Home

As of June 2025

Have you been to the secluded and serene setting of this quiet Santa Cruz neighborhood? Its cul-de-sac location lined with quality homes is worth experiencing. A blend of form and function, 3696 Tiffani Court is an artful and sophisticated retreat. The welcoming and beautifully maintained hilltop 4br, 2.5ba, 2,889sf home with stunning canyon and framed water views is thoughtfully designed for separation of space, relaxation, time on and off living, and year-round entertaining. It is perfectly placed in Santa Cruz's warm belt for neighborhood privacy and amenity access. Light and bright the kitchen, great room, and living room are open to an expansive deck with a spa, outdoor shower, and ideal spaces to gather while enjoying the lush canyon. The property includes Owned-Solar, A/C, and EV charger, is less than 4 miles to the toes-in-the-sand beach, and all Pleasure Point, Capitola, and Soquel Villages have to offer. A home to cherish, a view to treasure, a coveted neighborhood - get excited - this home is a gift.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karla Stevens Mainis

Bailey Properties License #01431766 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kern Katz Katz

Bailey Properties License #02197576

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,498

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

HOA Fees

  • $60 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,988 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Entertainment System
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance - common area, maintenance - common area, management fee
  • Santa Cruz Gardens HOA Ix Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-271-15-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,498

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$60 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 37
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2988
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Living Sq Ft: 2988
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Raised
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 180
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, CC&RS, Financial Statement, Minutes, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee
  • H O A Name Text: Santa Cruz Gardens HOA IX
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-in Vacuum, Video / Audio System

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 025-271-15-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1720
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7492.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7492.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Shimizu Celine P and Shimizu Daniel P
Bought by
Gregory W Carter And Lona S Carter Revocable and Carter
Seller's Agent
Karla Stevens Mainis
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kern Katz Katz
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Views
55

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Tomchenko Anton and Holets Maryna
Bought by
Shimizu Celine P and Shimizu Daniel P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2018
Sold by
Kalow Kalow Mark L Mark L and Kalow Mark L
Bought by
Tomchenko Anton and Holets Maryna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,044,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2012
Sold by
Kalow Mark L and Pitkow Marlene B
Bought by
Kalow Mark L and Pitkow Marlene B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1995
Sold by
Chrimes Nicholas C and Jones Chrimes Robin D
Bought by
Kalow Mark and Pitkow Marlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,250
Interest Rate
9.25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,950,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,950,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,305,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $475,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $950,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $280,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $110,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,044,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $734,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $358,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $356,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $1,950,000 0.0% $653 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2025 05/30/25 For Sale $1,950,000 0.0% $653 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $653 / 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 $23,498 $2,069,355 $1,241,613 $827,742
2023 $23,027 $1,989,000 $1,193,400 $795,600
2022 $22,799 $1,950,000 $1,170,000 $780,000
2021 $16,021 $1,344,890 $806,934 $537,956
2020 $15,863 $1,331,100 $798,660 $532,440
2019 $15,492 $1,305,000 $783,000 $522,000
2018 $8,696 $693,531 $255,512 $438,019
2017 $8,575 $679,933 $250,503 $429,430
2016 $8,119 $666,601 $245,591 $421,010
2015 $7,907 $656,588 $241,902 $414,686
2014 $7,757 $643,726 $237,163 $406,563
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82005997

MLSListings

APN: 025-271-15-000