NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4445 Merlin Way Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,359,000 - $2,059,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,013 Sq Ft
$813/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2016

Last sale price $1,020,000 $507 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,726/month

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • View of Hills
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2016

This is the gorgeous, single-level, like-new home you have been dreaming of. Every element of this home is upscale and custom. The curb appeal is top-notch & the pride of ownership is immediately apparent. Enter your dream home & you will be greeted by a lovely formal living room with vaulted ceilings & a cozy fireplace. Meander through the abode & you will be in awe of the beautiful, spacious kitchen appointed with only the best appliances & surfaces & island eating bar. The great room design gracefully flows into a warm, inviting family room & an elegant formal dining room. The over-sized windows showcase a magnificent yard for entertaining or relaxing. Enjoy the outdoor California lifestyle in your backyard retreat featuring masonry patios, outdoor kitchen, top-of-the line grill, custom outdoor gas fireplace, spa & fountain. No expense was spared in this well-loved home & grounds. This gem is a rare opportunity. See it before it's gone.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melody Russell

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01743923 Listed on: 07/18/2016

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Badeaux

Monterey Bay Properties License #00951298

Monterey Bay Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,013 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-401-04-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Evergreen Estates HOA
  • Built by Evergreen Estates

Amenities

  • Courtyard

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2013
  • Complex Name: Evergreen Estates
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry Cabinet, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2013
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Electric
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Hills
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 33
  • HOA Amenities: RV / Boat Storage
  • H O A Name Text: Evergreen Estates HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 102-401-04-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1500
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6534.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6534.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Soquel Elementary
  • High School Text: Soquel High
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2016
Closed on
Aug 25, 2016
Sold by
Ditlevsen Jon D and Ditlevsen Suzanne C
Bought by
Borovac Nadja and Masferrer Pol Soler
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Jane Badeaux
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.51%
Current Estimated Value
$1,637,344

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$617,344
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.20%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$499,946
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,137,398

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2016
Closed on
Aug 24, 2016
Sold by
Borovoc Besima
Bought by
Borovac Reuf
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Jane Badeaux
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$499,946
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,137,398

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 18, 2016
Closed on
Aug 22, 2016
Sold by
Borovac Nadja and Masferrer Pol Soler
Bought by
Borovac Nadja and Masferrer Pol Soler
Seller's Agent
Melody Russell
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Jane Badeaux
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,020,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$499,946
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,137,398
Source: Public Records

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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
Borovac Nadja $1,020,000 First American Title Company
Borovac Reuf -- First American Title Company
Borovac Nadja -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Borovac Nadja $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Sold $1,020,000 +2.5% $507 / Sq Ft
07/19/2016 07/19/16 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2016 07/18/16 For Sale $995,000 -- $494 / 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 $14,070 $1,183,798 $828,658 $355,140
2023 $13,761 $1,137,829 $796,480 $341,349
2022 $13,599 $1,115,520 $780,864 $334,656
2021 $13,178 $1,093,646 $765,553 $328,093
2020 $13,044 $1,082,431 $757,702 $324,729
2019 $12,738 $1,061,209 $742,847 $318,362
2018 $12,537 $1,040,400 $728,280 $312,120
2017 $12,383 $1,020,000 $714,000 $306,000
2016 $3,989 $280,041 $87,509 $192,532
2015 $3,818 $275,835 $86,195 $189,640
2014 $3,735 $270,432 $84,507 $185,925
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Melody Russell

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jane Badeaux

    Monterey Bay Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81595730

MLSListings

APN: 102-401-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Soquel 95073

4445 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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