NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4480 Merlin Way Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,489,000 - $2,087,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,876 Sq Ft
$902/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2022

Last sale price $1,572,000 $838 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,421/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Granite Countertops
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of September 2022

When you enter this bright and cheerful space, you'll feel right at home. Large windows, skylights and vaulted ceilings fill the living and family rooms with light and provide beautiful views out to the lush landscaping. The updated kitchen features granite counter tops, a gas stove, double oven, and a large panty providing plenty of storage. Oversized sliding glass doors in the family room and primary bedroom spill out onto the private back patio, shaded by a large magnolia tree. The professionally landscaped and maintained yard gives a peaceful park-like feeling and a gate leads to the private neighborhood park. The fourth bedroom has been opened to the primary bedroom, expanding the space into a grand suite. The indoor laundry room has additional storage and a surface for sorting and folding laundry. Many additional features for ease of living. This home is located in a small community that share a park & an RV/boat storage area. Close to schools, shopping & easy commute access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shawna Spaulding

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01355536 Listed on: 09/06/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Guy Giuffre

Giuffre Properties License #01393931

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1981

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Mostly Level

HOA Fees

  • $64 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,876 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance - common area, maintenance - common area
  • Evergreen Estates Association
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$64 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-6
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 42
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1876
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1981

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area In Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1876
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Showers Over Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Site Parking, On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Evergreen Estates
  • HOA Fees: 64
  • HOA Amenities: Garden / Greenbelt / Trails, Rv / Boat Storage
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Evergreen Estates

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • 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

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 6, 2022
Closed on
Sep 13, 2022
Sold by
Roy And Cheryl Trowbridge Revocable Trus
Bought by
Dean Belshaw And Dagmar A Belshaw 2007 Revoca
Seller's Agent
Shawna Spaulding
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Guy Giuffre
Giuffre Properties
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,572,000
Premium/Discount to List
$172,000
12.29%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$1,691,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,511
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2013
Sold by
Trowbridge Roy M and Trowbridge Cheryl B
Bought by
Trowbridge Roy M and Trowbridge Cheryl B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1996
Sold by
Richardson Samuel Glenn and Abell Ursula Anne
Bought by
Trowbridge Roy M and Trowbridge Cheryl B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1996
Sold by
Abell Dale P
Bought by
Abell Ursula Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1996
Sold by
Mcnair Donald Tod
Bought by
Mcnair Louise Eileen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
6.98%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dean Belshaw And Dagmar A Belshaw 2007 Revoca $1,572,000 Old Republic Title
Trowbridge Roy M -- None Available
Trowbridge Roy M -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Trowbridge Roy M $280,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Abell Ursula Anne -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Mcnair Louise Eileen -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Trowbridge Roy M $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Sold $1,572,000 +12.3% $838 / Sq Ft
09/12/2022 09/12/22 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2022 09/06/22 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $746 / 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 $18,881 $1,635,509 $1,226,632 $408,877
2023 $18,489 $1,572,000 $1,179,000 $393,000
2022 $6,130 $438,334 $219,167 $219,167
2021 $5,862 $429,740 $214,870 $214,870
2020 $5,788 $425,332 $212,666 $212,666
2019 $5,654 $416,992 $208,496 $208,496
2018 $5,550 $408,816 $204,408 $204,408
2017 $5,467 $400,798 $200,399 $200,399
2016 $5,196 $392,940 $196,470 $196,470
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81906269

MLSListings

APN: 102-401-26-000