NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Stanford Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Banana Belt Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,159,000 - $1,398,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,092 Sq Ft
$1,183/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 01, 2021

Last sale price $1,200,000 $1,099 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,370/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Guest Parking
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

About This Home

As of October 2021

This charming two bedroom / one bath home is located in the heart of the sought after banana belt. Walk to Whole Foods, Shopper's Corner, Lilian's, the Rio Theater, and more. Or hop on your bike and cruise to the beach or downtown. Take a trip back to the simple times. Complete with coved ceilings, warm fireplace, large sunny yard, cozy front porch, detached garage with attached bonus room and full bath, alley access, and white picket fence. You'll find an abundance of off-street parking, to include room for a boat, RV, or both. Barbecue in your spacious backyard, or relax on your friendly front porch while chatting with your new neighbors as they stroll by. Situated in the perfect commute location, yet near local schools and the heart of Santa Cruz. This gem will make you nostalgic for the good ole days.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Fenster

David Lyng Real Estate License #01299424 Listed on: 08/09/2021

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharad Gupta

Partner Real Estate License #02031749

Partner Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,753

Year Built

  • 1928

Lot Details

  • 6,360

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,092 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 6,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wall Furnace

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,753

Year Built

1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 93
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1092
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1092
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1460
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6360.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6360.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2023
Sold by
Braun Christopher Eugene and Braun Elvira Ximena
Bought by
Braun Family 2015 Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,264,570

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Simmons Ramona R
Bought by
Braun Eugene and Braun Elvira Ximena
Seller's Agent
Derek Fenster
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sharad Gupta
Partner Real Estate
List Price
$1,099,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
9.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.23%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2007
Sold by
Simmons Mark G
Bought by
Simmons Ramona R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
7.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Braun Family 2015 Trust -- None Listed On Document
Braun Eugene $1,201,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Simmons Ramona R -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Braun Eugene $250,000
Previous Owner Simmons Ramona R $425,000
Previous Owner Simmons Mark G $120,000
Previous Owner Simmons Mark G $300,000
Previous Owner Simmons Mark G $191,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2021 10/01/21 Sold $1,200,000 +9.2% $1,099 / Sq Ft
08/23/2021 08/23/21 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2021 08/09/21 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $1,006 / 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 $5,753 $505,625 $379,219 $126,406
2023 $5,684 $485,992 $364,494 $121,498
2022 $5,621 $476,463 $357,347 $119,116
2021 $2,340 $179,928 $95,704 $84,224
2020 $2,324 $178,084 $94,723 $83,361
2019 $2,264 $174,592 $92,866 $81,726
2018 $2,240 $171,169 $91,045 $80,124
2017 $2,214 $167,812 $89,259 $78,553
2016 $2,108 $164,522 $87,509 $77,013
2015 $1,969 $162,051 $86,195 $75,856
2014 $1,938 $158,877 $84,507 $74,370
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Derek Fenster

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Derek Fenster

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (831) 588-4773

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sharad Gupta

    Partner Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81856713

MLSListings

APN: 009-182-09-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Banana Belt

438 Stanford Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 438 Stanford Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 09 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,291,722, approximately $1,182 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 438 Stanford Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including De Laveaga Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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