$392,000
SOLD AUG 10, 2017

40 La Cruz Ave Benicia, CA 94510

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
994 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$394 Per Sq Ft

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 1-Story Property
  • Robert Semple Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of August 2017

Great neighborhood. Close to schools, shopping and freeway. View of mountains from real deck. Storage shed in back and full basement. Plenty of up side in high demand area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Gioia

Veracrest Inc. License #01804683 Listed on: 06/07/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Foster

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific License #01178756

Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,148

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 994 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0088-013-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,148

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Property Condition: COMP
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Second Unit: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • Price Per Square Foot: 394.37
  • Square Footage: 994.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, PGEE
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0088-013-040
  • Lot Features: CITY
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Price Per Acre: 3563636.36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2021
Sold by
Speelman Cathryn and The Cathryn Speelman Trust
Bought by
Lyn Speelman Cathryn and The Hazel Marie Equities Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,500
Outstanding Balance
$250,301
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$349,085

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Speelman Cathryn Lyn
Bought by
Barth Bradley and Hmhcar Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2018
Sold by
Speelman Cathryn
Bought by
Speelman Cathryn and Catheryn Speelman Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2017
Closed on
Jun 27, 2017
Sold by
Ambler Treena
Bought by
Speelman Cathryn Lyn
Seller's Agent
Kevin Gioia
Veracrest Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Judy Foster
Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific
List Price
$392,000
Sold Price
$392,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.48%
Original Mortgage
$288,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2008
Sold by
Alyadak Allen
Bought by
Ambler Treena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2005
Sold by
Ambler Treena
Bought by
Ambler Treena and Alyadak Allen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2005
Sold by
Ambler Treena and Alyadak Allen
Bought by
Ambler Treena

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2003
Sold by
Ambler June E
Bought by
Alyadak Allen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2002
Sold by
Ambler June E
Bought by
Ambler June E and Ambler Treena
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
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $392,000 Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $105,000 North American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Co
Grant Deed $100,000 Placer Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $273,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $288,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $223,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $206,000,000 Construction
Previous Owner $222,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $205,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2025 06/25/25 For Sale $595,000 +51.8% $599 / Sq Ft
08/10/2017 08/10/17 Sold $392,000 0.0% $394 / Sq Ft
06/22/2017 06/22/17 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2017 06/07/17 For Sale $392,000 -- $394 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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
2024 $5,148 $437,279 $139,438 $297,841
2023 $5,023 $428,705 $136,704 $292,001
2022 $4,928 $420,300 $134,024 $286,276
2021 $4,826 $412,060 $131,397 $280,663
2020 $4,761 $407,836 $130,050 $277,786
2019 $4,677 $399,840 $127,500 $272,340
2018 $4,556 $392,000 $125,000 $267,000
2017 $2,305 $202,005 $60,468 $141,537
2016 $2,316 $198,045 $59,283 $138,762
2015 $2,256 $195,071 $58,393 $136,678
2014 $2,245 $191,251 $57,250 $134,001
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 21713063

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 0088-013-040