NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 La Cuesta Dr Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Estimated Value: $1,528,000 - $1,734,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,308 Sq Ft
$687/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2015

Last sale price $930,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,600/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Deck
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Brook Knoll Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of August 2015

Nestled into a quiet Scotts Valley neighborhood, this gem of a home is walking distance to the conveniences of town with easy highway access. This lovely home has been tastefully updated & features mountain views, great room design, cork floors, quartz & stainless kitchen, separate living/family rooms, a master suite, workshop area in garage, an owned solar system & electric car charger. The neighbors are wonderful & so are the top-rated SV Schools! See it b4 it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Russell

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01743923 Listed on: 07/14/2015

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Marilyn Torres

David Lyng Real Estate License #00904026

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,199

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 10,280 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinkler System
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1-15

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,308 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sustainable Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Outside Bathroom Access
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 067-092-06

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,199

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 55
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2308
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Zoning Description: R1-15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Bar, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2308
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Sustainable Materials
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Granite, Pass Through, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Mountains, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Standard

Schools

  • School District: Scotts Valley Unified
  • Elementary School: Brook Knoll Elementary
  • Middle School: Scotts Valley Middle
  • High School: Scotts Valley High
  • High School: 863
  • Elementary School: 861
  • Middle School: 1124

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up, Views
  • Parcel Number: 067-092-06
  • Lot Acres: 0.2360
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10280.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10280.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: two sheds

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Scotts Valley Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Brook Knoll Elementary
  • High School Text: Scotts Valley High
  • Middle School Text: Scotts Valley Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Hartman Don O and Hartman Lisa A
Bought by
Hartman Family Trust and Hartman
Current Estimated Value
$1,575,221

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2015
Closed on
Aug 25, 2015
Sold by
Braid Peter A and Braid Bonnie A
Bought by
Hartman Ii Don O and Hartman Lisa A
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Marilyn Torres
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$949,500
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-2.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.42%
Original Mortgage
$744,000
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2010
Sold by
Braid Bonnie A
Bought by
Braid Peter A and Braid Bonnie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2009
Sold by
Braid Peter A
Bought by
Braid Bonnie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1999
Sold by
Wiens Jane Hanson
Bought by
Braid Peter A and Bell Bonnie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$306,000
Interest Rate
4.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1995
Sold by
Wiens Harry
Bought by
Wiens Harry and Wiens Jane Hanson
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hartman Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hartman Ii Don O $930,000 First American Title Company
Braid Peter A -- Old Republic Title Company
Braid Bonnie A -- None Available
Braid Peter A $432,500 Old Republic Title Company
Wiens Harry -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hartman Don O $640,000
Previous Owner Hartman Ii Don O $744,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $50,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $398,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $80,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $340,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $50,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $300,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $150,000
Previous Owner Braid Peter A $306,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Sold $930,000 -2.1% $403 / Sq Ft
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2015 07/14/15 For Sale $949,500 -- $411 / 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 $12,199 $1,095,013 $654,640 $440,373
2023 $11,977 $1,052,493 $629,220 $423,273
2022 $11,787 $1,031,855 $616,882 $414,973
2021 $11,464 $1,011,622 $604,786 $406,836
2020 $11,376 $1,001,250 $598,585 $402,665
2019 $11,210 $981,617 $586,848 $394,769
2018 $10,716 $962,370 $575,341 $387,029
2017 $6,701 $584,227 $350,536 $233,691
2016 $6,360 $572,772 $343,663 $229,109
2015 $6,374 $564,169 $338,501 $225,668
2014 $6,113 $553,117 $331,870 $221,247
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81485036

MLSListings

APN: 067-092-06-000