$1,400,000
SOLD DEC 20, 2024

444 Hoover Rd Soquel, CA 95073

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
10.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$667 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sauna
  • 10.4 Acre Lot
  • Forest View
  • Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2024

Embracing nature's tranquility, this exquisite cedar log home offers end-of-the-road privacy in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its most captivating feature is the profound sense of peace & intimate connection with the natural world that envelops you upon arrival. Masterfully crafted from solid cedar logs, the residence exudes warmth and elegance. The spacious living room, with vaulted ceilings and a sophisticated stone fireplace, opens onto a magnificent 1,100+ SF decka perfect vantage point to immerse yourself in the surrounding redwood forest. The kitchen invites culinary creativity with sleek butcher-block countertops & a generous pantry. Four well-appointed bedrooms, including a luxurious primary suite with deck access, offer serene retreats. A spa-like bathroom showcases a custom oversized tub for deep relaxation. Outdoor amenities, including a sauna & refreshing outdoor shower, enhance the rich relationship with nature. A versatile 789 SF heated garage conversion workshop with a darkroom presents numerous possibilities. Set among fruit trees with space for horses, this sanctuary balances natural immersion with refined comfort. The whisper of wind through the trees and the rhythm of nature become part of your daily life, all while urban conveniences remain within easy reach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Schneider

Schneider Estates, Inc. License #01749537 Listed on: 09/10/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Kanady

Compass License #00953975

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 10.4 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Secluded Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Hillside Location
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RA

Home Design

  • Permanent Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Sauna
  • Forest Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Tub
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • No Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Seasonal Stream
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Propane
  • Water Filtration System
  • Water Storage
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • 80 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Farm Animals Allowed
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 099-101-36-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,907

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 54
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 80
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2100
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2100
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Tub / Sink
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Slate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Permanent
  • Pool Description: Steam Room or Sauna
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Forest / Woods
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Fencing: Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, No Garage, Room for Oversized Vehicle
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Mountain Elementary
  • High School: Soquel High
  • High School: 877
  • Elementary School: 893

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Farm Animals (Permitted), Grade - Hillside, Paved, Private / Secluded, Staked Boundary, Stream - Seasonal
  • Parcel Number: 099-101-36-000
  • Lot Acres: 10.3950
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 452806.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 452806.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Generator, Propane On Site
  • Second Unit Description: writers cottage

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
Dec 12, 2024
Sold by
Allen Gerald Earl and Dabovich Ann Denise
Bought by
Rond Danielle
Seller's Agent
Christine Schneider
Schneider Estates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Keith Kanady
Compass
List Price
$1,557,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$157,000
-10.08%
Views
104
Current Estimated Value
$1,474,823

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,823
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.68%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$747,415
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$732,086

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Allen Gerald Earl and Dabovich Ann Denise
Bought by
Allen Gerald Earl and Dabovich Ann Denise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$452,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2003
Sold by
Allen Gerald E and Dabovich Ann D
Bought by
Allen Gerald Earl and Dabovich Ann Denise

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 1996
Sold by
Chaney Warren F and Chaney Sherilyn White
Bought by
Allen Gerald E and Dabovich Ann D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$368,590
Interest Rate
7.84%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,400,000 Stewart Title Of California
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $410,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $578,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $600,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $608,387 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $452,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $365,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $368,590 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2024 12/20/24 Sold $1,400,000 -5.3% $667 / Sq Ft
12/01/2024 12/01/24 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Price Changed $1,479,000 -5.0% $704 / Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $1,557,000 -- $741 / 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
2023 $7,907 $654,682 $431,132 $223,550
2022 $7,784 $641,844 $422,678 $219,166
2021 $7,500 $629,260 $414,390 $214,870
2020 $7,412 $622,808 $410,142 $212,666
2019 $7,060 $610,596 $402,100 $208,496
2018 $6,934 $598,624 $394,216 $204,408
2017 $6,667 $586,886 $386,486 $200,400
2016 $4,773 $408,689 $212,219 $196,470
2015 $4,518 $402,574 $209,056 $193,518
2014 $4,436 $394,644 $204,916 $189,728
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81979759

MLSListings

APN: 099-101-36-000