NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

California Street-Mission Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $782,000 - $857,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft
1,045 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold October 30, 2019

Last sale price $555,000 $514 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,828/month

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tile Countertops
  • 5-minute walk to Who's Your Walkie

About This Home

As of October 2019

Quiet and private location; no shared walls! One-car garage plus extra storage area in garage plus additional parking spot. Tucked away on a side street off Walnut in a small 8-unit complex. Two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1080 Sq. Ft., upstairs single-level unit. Kitchen has new refrigerator, newer dishwasher, and storage closet with washer/dryer. Master bedroom has extended garden window area. Remodeled bathrooms. This unit has a new roof. Low HOA includes water, garbage & sewer. Easy stroll to downtown Santa Cruz, across the street to Santa Cruz High. Bus stop for UCSC is right around corner. Enjoy all that Santa Cruz has to offer, whether full time or in your home-away-from-home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Bates

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01799929 Listed on: 06/28/2019

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawna Spaulding

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01355536

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,825

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1,045

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - structure, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, reserves, sewer, water
  • Walnut Terrace Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 006-431-20-000

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,825

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1080
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric
  • Living Sq Ft: 1080
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 300
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Structure, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Reserves, Sewer, Water
  • H O A Name Text: Walnut Terrace
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 006-431-20-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0240
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1045.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1045.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2019
Closed on
Oct 25, 2019
Sold by
Corbin Rosemary M and Corbin Living Trust
Bought by
Tollefson Thomas and Mead Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Ruth Bates
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Shawna Spaulding
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$555,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-7.5%
Current Estimated Value
$809,802

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$254,802
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$444,000
Outstanding Balance
$390,543
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$419,259
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
Tollefson Thomas $555,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tollefson Thomas $444,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Sold $555,000 +1.1% $514 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2019 09/15/19 Price Changed $549,000 -2.8% $508 / Sq Ft
08/26/2019 08/26/19 Price Changed $565,000 -1.7% $523 / Sq Ft
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Price Changed $575,000 -3.4% $532 / Sq Ft
07/23/2019 07/23/19 Price Changed $595,000 -0.8% $551 / Sq Ft
06/28/2019 06/28/19 For Sale $600,000 -- $556 / 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 $6,825 $606,974 $424,882 $182,092
2023 $6,743 $583,404 $408,383 $175,021
2022 $6,667 $571,964 $400,375 $171,589
2021 $6,530 $560,750 $392,525 $168,225
2020 $6,495 $555,000 $388,500 $166,500
2019 $3,238 $256,552 $126,172 $130,380
2018 $3,204 $251,522 $123,698 $127,824
2017 $3,166 $246,590 $121,272 $125,318
2016 $3,006 $241,754 $118,894 $122,860
2015 $2,861 $238,122 $117,108 $121,014
2014 $2,816 $233,458 $114,814 $118,644
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ruth Bates

    Sereno Group

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Shawna Spaulding

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81758703

MLSListings

APN: 006-431-20-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 California Street-Mission Hill

438 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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