NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3901 Branciforte Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Estimated Value: $970,000 - $1,100,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$940/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2020

Last sale price $850,000 $773 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,346/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Forest View
  • Workshop
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A
  • Secluded Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of December 2020

Fantastic private property with gorgeous oaks, beautiful views. Charming single level cabin. Cork floors, wood stove, 2 skylights, unique doors. Large garage/workshop is a carpenters dream!! About an acre of sunny, usable land. Great for vegetable garden, goats, chickens, horses, deer and wild turkeys. 10 minutes to Santa Cruz. Good for commuters and surfers!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Runyon

Monterey Bay Properties License #00591702 Listed on: 09/04/2020

Monterey Bay Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Iwanaga

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01227143

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,017

Year Built

  • 1952

Lot Details

  • 3.12 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Hillside Location
  • Mostly Level
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Forest Views
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Perc Test Required For Septic Tank
  • Septic Permit Required

Additional Features

  • Barbecue Area
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,017

Year Built

1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RES
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cabin
  • Age: 68
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1100
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1952

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Formica, Countertop - Other, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1100
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Flooring: Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Metal, Tar And Gravel
  • View: Forest / Woods
  • Yard/Grounds: Bbq Area, Low Maintenance
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle, Workshop In Garage
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Perc Test Required, Septic Required

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corners Marked - No, Grade - Hillside, Grade - Mostly Level, Grade - Varies, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Lot Acres: 3.1240
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 136080.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 136080.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: workshop

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2022
Sold by
Lemmon Damon R and Lemmon Jill R
Bought by
Piotrowski/Lemmon Family Revocable Trust and Lemmon
Current Estimated Value
$1,034,389

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 23, 2020
Sold by
Dierks Ann Jennifer and Estate Of William Arthur Muenc
Bought by
Lemnion Damon R and Plotrowski Jill R
Seller's Agent
Kathy Runyon
Monterey Bay Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Iwanaga
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$758,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$92,000
12.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Piotrowski/Lemmon Family Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Lemnion Damon R $850,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lemmon Damon R $242,400
Previous Owner Lemnion Damon R $637,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Sold $850,000 +12.1% $773 / Sq Ft
09/12/2020 09/12/20 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2020 09/04/20 For Sale $758,000 -- $689 / 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 $10,017 $920,067 $714,405 $205,662
2023 $10,060 $884,340 $686,664 $197,676
2022 $9,912 $867,000 $673,200 $193,800
2021 $9,596 $850,000 $660,000 $190,000
2020 $3,967 $313,159 $184,466 $128,693
2019 $3,819 $307,019 $180,849 $126,170
2018 $3,766 $300,999 $177,303 $123,696
2017 $3,618 $295,097 $173,826 $121,271
2016 $3,406 $289,311 $170,418 $118,893
2015 $3,252 $284,965 $167,858 $117,107
2014 $3,197 $279,383 $164,570 $114,813
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kathy Runyon

    Monterey Bay Properties

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  • Ryan Iwanaga

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ryan Iwanaga

    Sereno Group

    (408) 410-6165

    6 Total Sales

    Ryan Iwanaga
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kathy Smith

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81809328

MLSListings

APN: 101-052-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065

3901 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 3901 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 since 04 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,034,389, approximately $940 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 3901 Branciforte Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Happy Valley Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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