NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4493 Merlin Way Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,375,000 - $3,312,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,331 Sq Ft
$833/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2024

Last sale price $1,325,000 $568 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,493/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Skylights
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of October 2024

Large light and bright 3 or 4 bedroom 2300 square foot home located in Evergreen Estates in Soquel just up from Soquel High. This open floorplan home has a great location, good schools and is in a nice area. Evergreen Estates has a private park half a block away on Adar, as well as a place to park your RV. This lovely home has a formal living room, formal dining room and a family room. Ready for those who want a spacious home that's in a great location. Have an office or work out room too in the spacious primary bedroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gregg Camp

Property In Santa Cruz License #00904586 Listed on: 08/12/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Jeske

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01476829

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 5,924 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

HOA Fees

  • $70 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,331 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance - common area
  • Evergreen Estates Association
  • Built by Evergreen Estates

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-401-12-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$70 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Restrictions: Age - No Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2331
  • Complex Name: Evergreen Estates
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Gas, Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2331
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 70
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Evergreen Estates
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet, Wet Bar

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 102-401-12-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1360
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5924.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5924.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2024
Closed on
Sep 26, 2024
Sold by
Artie E Meek And Babe D Meek Trust and Meek Babe D
Bought by
Vega Sarah Christine and Vega Cesar Fernando
Seller's Agent
Gregg Camp
Property In Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Amy Jeske
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-8.62%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$1,942,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$617,016
Avg. Annual Appreciation
35.78%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Outstanding Balance
$836,089
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,105,927

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2014
Sold by
Meek Babe D
Bought by
Meek Babe D and Artie E Meek & Babe D Meek Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2012
Sold by
Meek Artie E and Meek Babe D
Bought by
Meek Artie E and Meek Babe D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$183,500
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Meek Artie Edward and Meek Babe Delores
Bought by
Meek Artie E and Meek Babe D
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
Vega Sarah Christine $3,143,181 First American Title Company
Meek Babe D -- None Available
Meek Artie E -- Fidelity National Title
Meek Artie E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vega Sarah Christine $850,000
Previous Owner Meek Artie E $183,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Sold $1,325,000 -3.6% $568 / Sq Ft
09/15/2024 09/15/24 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 Price Changed $1,375,000 -5.2% $590 / Sq Ft
08/12/2024 08/12/24 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $622 / 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 $3,340 $1,325,000 $927,500 $397,500
2023 $3,276 $329,078 $101,565 $227,513
2022 $3,277 $322,626 $99,574 $223,052
2021 $3,063 $316,299 $97,621 $218,678
2020 $3,044 $313,056 $96,620 $216,436
2019 $2,988 $306,918 $94,726 $212,192
2018 $2,943 $300,899 $92,868 $208,031
2017 $2,909 $295,000 $91,048 $203,952
2016 $2,799 $289,216 $89,263 $199,953
2015 $2,632 $284,872 $87,922 $196,950
2014 $2,559 $279,292 $86,200 $193,092
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gregg Camp

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Gregg Camp

    Property In Santa Cruz

    (831) 818-7524

    2 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Gregg Camp
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  • Amy Jeske

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Amy Jeske

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 345-0338

    5 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Amy Jeske
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81976439

MLSListings

APN: 102-401-12-000

California Santa Cruz County Soquel 95073

4493 Merlin Way, Soquel, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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