NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4140 Porter Gulch Rd Aptos, CA 95003

Soquel Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,697,000 - $3,200,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
4,507 Sq Ft
$656/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2017

Last sale price $1,825,000 $405 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,599/month

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Barn
  • Solar Power System
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • 3.47 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of June 2017

Welcome to this nearly flat, ridge top parcel in close proximity to town. This sprawling four bedroom ranch is primarily on one level with the master suite and an additional bedroom upstairs that includes beautiful views of the Monterey Bay and mountains. This is the epitome of California ranch living which takes advantage of the beautiful coastal climate with multiple French doors leading out to private patios and entertaining areas. This comfortable home includes a chefs grade kitchen, butlers pantry, laundry room, separate family, living and dining rooms in addition to a wet bar and large game room. There is a pool, spa, pool house, barn and out building. A plethora of fruit trees including lemon, concord grapes, apple and plum, areas to garden and plenty of space to make your own, a vineyard and or build a new auxiliary guest unit? All situated on a private lane with a gated entrance where peace and quiet can be yours. Country living at its best!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monika Davidson

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01234944 Listed on: 02/16/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01063297

Last Buyer's Agent

Erik Barbic

Sherman & Boone Realtors License #01736370

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 3.47 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Mostly Level
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 3 Carport Spaces

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,507 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Alarm System

Pool

  • Solar Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Outside Bathroom Access

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Farming

  • Barn
  • Pasture

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Well

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 040-401-03-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,979

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 58
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4507
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4507
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Steam Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - Fenced, Heated - Solar, Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean, Pasture
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Fenced
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter
  • Horse Property Description: Barn

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Parking Area
  • Carport Min: 3

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School: Soquel High
  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 040-401-03-000
  • Lot Acres: 3.4660
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 150979.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 150979.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Solar Heating - Pool, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities, Solar

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • High School Text: Soquel High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2021
Sold by
Barbic Erik G and Barbic Shayna A
Bought by
Barbic Erik G and Barbic Shayna A
Current Estimated Value
$2,958,394

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Outstanding Balance
$553,015
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$2,341,726

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2020
Sold by
Barbic Erik and Barbic Shayna
Bought by
Barbic Erik G and Barbic Shayna A

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2017
Closed on
Jun 7, 2017
Sold by
Berman Paul H and Berman Carol F
Bought by
Barbic Erik and Barbic Shayna
Seller's Agent
Monika Davidson
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Erik Barbic
Sherman & Boone Realtors
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$173,000
-8.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$1,460,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2011
Sold by
Berman Paul H and Berman Carol F
Bought by
Berman Paul H and Berman Carol F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,143,750
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2002
Sold by
Berman Paul H and Berman Carol F
Bought by
Berman Paul H and Berman Carol F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$809,112
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Barbic Erik G -- Chicago Title Company
Barbic Erik G -- Chicago Title Company
Barbic Erik G -- None Available
Barbic Erik $1,825,000 Old Republic Title Company
Berman Paul H -- Stewart Title Of California
Berman Paul H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barbic Erik G $640,000
Open Barbic Erik $1,460,000
Previous Owner Berman Paul H $1,143,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/15/2017 06/15/17 Sold $1,825,000 -8.7% $405 / Sq Ft
04/22/2017 04/22/17 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2017 02/16/17 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $443 / 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 $22,979 $2,118,070 $1,334,674 $783,396
2023 $22,573 $2,035,822 $1,282,847 $752,975
2022 $22,399 $1,995,904 $1,257,693 $738,211
2021 $21,814 $1,956,768 $1,233,032 $723,736
2020 $21,634 $1,936,704 $1,220,389 $716,315
2019 $21,128 $1,898,730 $1,196,460 $702,270
2018 $20,843 $1,861,500 $1,173,000 $688,500
2017 $5,888 $506,079 $97,348 $408,731
2016 $5,556 $496,156 $95,439 $400,717
2015 $5,382 $488,703 $94,005 $394,698
2014 $5,295 $479,130 $92,164 $386,966
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Monika Davidson

    Sereno Group

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  • Tom Brezsny

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    9 in this area

    222 Total Sales

    Tom Brezsny
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  • Erik Barbic

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Erik Barbic

    Sherman & Boone Realtors

    (831) 464-5039

    34 Total Sales

    Erik Barbic
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81639133

MLSListings

APN: 040-401-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003 Soquel

4140 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA

This home is located at 4140 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 95003 since 16 February 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,958,394, approximately $656 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 4140 Porter Gulch Rd is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Main Street Elementary School, New Brighton Middle School, and Mission Hill Middle School.

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