NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Western Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Western Drive-Nobel Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,152,371 - $1,446,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,155 Sq Ft
$1,078/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2016

Last sale price $620,000 $537 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,446/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of May 2016

Lowest Price home on the Westside. Fixer! Trust Sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wayne Shaffer

Shaffer & Associates License #00431803 Listed on: 03/07/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Marlow

Monterey Bay Properties License #01733164

Monterey Bay Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,947

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,184 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Zoning described as R 1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,155 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Co-Op Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 002-082-25

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,947

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 69
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1155
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Zoning Description: R 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Oven Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 1155
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Flat / Low Pitch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Westlake Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 847
  • Middle School: 37458

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 002-082-25
  • Lot Acres: 0.1190
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5184.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5184.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Westlake Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2016
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Comstock Charles and The Marjorie J Comstock Trust
Bought by
Kurvin Matt and Kurvin Kiki
Seller's Agent
Wayne Shaffer
Shaffer & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Marlow
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.8%
Current Estimated Value
$1,245,093

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$625,093
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$589,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2015
Sold by
Comstock Marjorie J and Comstock Family Trust
Bought by
Comstock Charles and Marjorie J Comstock Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2009
Sold by
Comstock Charles and Comstock Marjorie
Bought by
Comstock Marjorie J and Comstock Family Trust
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
Kurvin Matt $620,000 First American Title Company
Comstock Charles -- None Available
Comstock Marjorie J -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kurvin Matt $559,650
Closed Kurvin Matt $589,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Sold $620,000 -0.8% $537 / Sq Ft
04/09/2016 04/09/16 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2016 04/05/16 For Sale $625,000 0.0% $541 / Sq Ft
04/01/2016 04/01/16 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Price Changed $625,000 -10.1% $541 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 For Sale $695,000 -- $602 / 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 $7,947 $733,954 $623,861 $110,093
2023 $7,848 $705,454 $599,636 $105,818
2022 $7,757 $691,622 $587,879 $103,743
2021 $7,591 $678,061 $576,352 $101,709
2020 $7,530 $671,108 $570,442 $100,666
2019 $7,375 $657,949 $559,257 $98,692
2018 $7,289 $645,048 $548,291 $96,757
2017 $7,192 $632,400 $537,540 $94,860
2016 $486 $41,580 $14,016 $27,564
2015 $431 $40,955 $13,805 $27,150
2014 $423 $40,153 $13,535 $26,618
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wayne Shaffer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Wayne Shaffer

    Shaffer & Associates

    (831) 332-1084

    13 Total Sales

    Wayne Shaffer
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Teresa Marlow

    Monterey Bay Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81563967

MLSListings

APN: 002-082-25-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Western Drive-Nobel

438 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 438 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 07 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,245,093, approximately $1,078 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 438 Western Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Westlake Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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