NOT LISTED FOR SALE

400 Western Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Western Drive-Nobel Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,195,000 - $1,487,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,766 Sq Ft
$797/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 27, 2020

Last sale price $1,000,000 $566 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,881/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of October 2020

Large Upper Westside home is conveniently located on Western Drive adjacent to the bus stop to UCSC! Home features 5 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, 2 car garage, large living room, master suite and large deck over garage. Enjoy the proximity to the Westside Farmers Market and Swift Street Courtyard breweries, wineries, shops and restaurants. Previously rented for $6,300 per month. New exterior paint.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Peter Cook

Lighthouse Realty License #01223810 Listed on: 07/30/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Cook

Lighthouse Realty License #01223810 Listed on: 07/30/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,983

Year Built

  • 1973

Lot Details

  • 4,530

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,766 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 4,530 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wall Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,983

Year Built

1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 47
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1766
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1973

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1766
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1040
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4530.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4530.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2021
Sold by
Monsen Forest and Monsen Katie
Bought by
Monsen Forest and Monsen Katie
Current Estimated Value
$1,446,639

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2020
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Rettinger Anthony Michael and Rettinger Virginia Lee
Bought by
Monsen Forest and Monsen Katie
Seller's Agent
Peter Cook
Lighthouse Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peter Cook
Lighthouse Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.37%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Outstanding Balance
$682,293
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$725,353

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2001
Sold by
Rettinger Anthony M and Rettinger Virginia L
Bought by
Rettinger Anthony Michael and Rettinger Virginia Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$431,250
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 1998
Sold by
Hernandez Victor
Bought by
Rettinger Anthony M and Rettinger Virginia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$221,250
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1996
Sold by
Hernandez Alicia
Bought by
Hernandez Victor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1996
Sold by
Fowkes William C and Fowkes Virginia K
Bought by
Hernandez Victor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,000
Interest Rate
2.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1995
Sold by
Wade Charles and Wade Camille
Bought by
Wade Charles G and Wade Camille M
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
Monsen Forest -- None Available
Monsen Forest $1,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Rettinger Anthony Michael -- Old Republic Title Company
Rettinger Anthony Michael -- --
Rettinger Anthony M $295,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hernandez Victor -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Hernandez Victor $232,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Hernandez Victor $232,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Wade Charles G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Monsen Forest $765,000
Previous Owner Rettinger Anthony $92,700
Previous Owner Rettinger Anthony Michael $575,000
Previous Owner Rettinger Anthony Michael $469,000
Previous Owner Rettinger Anthony Michael $431,250
Previous Owner Rettinger Anthony M $70,000
Previous Owner Rettinger Anthony M $221,250
Previous Owner Hernandez Victor $174,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Sold $1,000,000 -9.1% $566 / Sq Ft
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2020 07/30/20 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $623 / 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 $11,983 $1,082,433 $725,230 $357,203
2023 $11,837 $1,040,400 $697,068 $343,332
2022 $11,703 $1,020,000 $683,400 $336,600
2021 $11,458 $1,000,000 $670,000 $330,000
2020 $5,105 $422,877 $222,191 $200,686
2019 $4,990 $414,585 $217,834 $196,751
2018 $4,935 $406,456 $213,563 $192,893
2017 $4,874 $398,486 $209,375 $189,111
2016 $4,615 $390,673 $205,270 $185,403
2015 $4,455 $384,805 $202,187 $182,618
2014 $4,382 $377,267 $198,226 $179,041
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Peter Cook

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Peter Cook

    Lighthouse Realty

    (831) 247-7211

    4 in this area

    58 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81803596

MLSListings

APN: 002-082-15-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Western Drive-Nobel

400 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 400 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 30 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,407,646, approximately $797 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 400 Western Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Westlake Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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