424 Escalona Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060
King Street Neighborhood
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,148
Sq Ft
5,663
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Water Views
- Custom Home
- Wood Flooring
- Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2023Sparkling gem in coveted upper Westside location. Home has been completely rebuilt from the new roof on top down to the real wood wide plank pine board floors + everything in between. Great open layout. Sight lines start in magical private backyard thru original Dutch door - family room, kitchen, living room, huge front sun deck out over spectacular city lights to sunset over the distant ocean views. All on one great entertaining level. Every bedroom is large and en-suite + a dedicated powder room. Hard to find a home w more bathrooms than bedrooms around here! Rejuvenation light fixtures & mirrors thru out will Wow! Gorgeous tile and details you want to see. Outside you will find a remote office or art studio, fire pit, 3 new composite decks & large sunny garden beds ready for spring planting. Down the back butlers staircase is a large bonus room/gym/office or just lots of extra space. Oversized garage has epoxy floor, work benches & electric car charging hook up. Located in the highly rated Westlake school district and near the best of SC! Near famous beaches, hiking, biking, Pogonip butterfly preserve, walk to restaurants and farmers market. We think this is the prettiest house for sale on the Westside, come see!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenehouse Real Estate License #01765015 Listed on: 03/29/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,843
Year Built
- Built in 1978 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Landscaped
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Property Views
- Water
- Panoramic
- Downtown
- Mountain
- Hills
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Raised Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,148 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Sink Near Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Fire Pit
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
- Shed
- Outbuilding
- Front Porch
Utilities
- Central Heating
- 220 Volts
- Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 006-081-39-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2023
Sold by
Kerr Thomas Mccarten and Kerr Rebecca Mara
Bought by
Kahan And Kerr Family Trust and Kahan
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 29, 2023
Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Wade Ryan
Bought by
Kerr Thomas Mccarten and Kahan Rebecca Mara
Seller's Agent
Jo Greene
Greenehouse Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Flaniken
Trade-In Real Estate
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$37,000
1.86%
Views
75
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,604,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 19, 2021
Closed on
Nov 29, 2021
Sold by
Greene Joanna
Bought by
Wade Ryan
Seller's Agent
NEAL LANGHOLZ
Karon Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,110,000
Premium/Discount to List
$115,000
11.56%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
50.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,170,000
Interest Rate
2.42%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 2017
Sold by
Pethoe Peter G
Bought by
Hill Sandra L and Peter G Pethoe Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
Orczy Emma T and Pethoe Peter
Bought by
Pethoe Peter G and Orczy Emma T
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $2,005,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Deed | -- | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,110,000 | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,604,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,170,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2023 06/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/26/2023 05/26/23 | Sold | $2,025,000 | +1.9% | $643 / Sq Ft |
| 03/29/2023 03/29/23 | For Sale | $1,988,000 | +79.1% | $632 / Sq Ft |
| 12/01/2021 12/01/21 | Sold | $1,110,000 | +11.6% | $518 / Sq Ft |
| 10/31/2021 10/31/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/19/2021 10/19/21 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $464 / Sq Ft |
Source: MetroList
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,843 | $1,132,200 | $905,760 | $226,440 |
| 2022 | $12,698 | $1,110,000 | $888,000 | $222,000 |
| 2021 | $1,916 | $134,489 | $17,144 | $117,345 |
| 2020 | $1,904 | $133,109 | $16,968 | $116,141 |
| 2019 | $1,855 | $130,499 | $16,635 | $113,864 |
| 2018 | $1,838 | $127,940 | $16,309 | $111,631 |
| 2017 | $1,740 | $125,432 | $15,990 | $109,442 |
| 2016 | $1,661 | $122,972 | $15,676 | $107,296 |
| 2015 | $1,527 | $121,124 | $15,440 | $105,684 |
| 2014 | $1,503 | $118,752 | $15,138 | $103,614 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jo Greene
Seller's Agent in 2023
Jo Greene
Greenehouse Real Estate
(916) 583-8409
1 in this area
14 Total Sales
-
John Flaniken
Buyer's Agent in 2023
John Flaniken
Trade-In Real Estate
(831) 334-0890
2 in this area
71 Total Sales
-
NEAL LANGHOLZ
Seller's Agent in 2021
NEAL LANGHOLZ
Karon Properties
(831) 423-5670
3 in this area
70 Total Sales
-
Debra Wallace
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Debra Wallace
Karon Properties
(831) 325-9948
2 in this area
46 Total Sales
Map
Source: MetroList
MLS Number: 223025170
APN: 006-081-39-000
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