NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4540 Wharf Rd Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,300,000 - $1,731,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,228 Sq Ft
$663/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 07, 2013

Last sale price $705,000 $316 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,749/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2013

Enjoy this 2,228 sqft urban retreat in a creekside garden setting on a 16,000 sqft lot. Large windows & doors give views of seasonal wild roses,fruit trees and abundant wild birds frequenting the creekside. Remodeled kitchen with quartz counters, large deep sink, maple cabinets & 5 burner gas stove. 4 bdrm, 2bath single home or, TRANSFORM into a 3 bdrm 1 bath home with rental Studio apartment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paula Leary

Compass License #01469235 Listed on: 03/08/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Merivale Gardner

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01859726

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R-1-6

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,228 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 030-211-024

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 316.43
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2228
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 973
  • Map Side Coordinate: 7
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 973
  • Thomas Brothers: C7
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Zoning Description: R-1-6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range, Microwave, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2228
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood - Partial, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 030-211-024
  • Lot Location: River/Stream/Lake
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 309.25
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 16117.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 16117.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 16117.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 16117.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

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

Closed on
Feb 4, 2016
Sold by
Gardner Abram and Gardner Merivale
Bought by
Miller William J and Miller Caroline G
Current Estimated Value
$1,478,274

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Outstanding Balance
$370,252
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,108,022

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2013
Closed on
Apr 24, 2013
Sold by
Burnside William R and Dougherty Patrice
Bought by
Gardner Abram and Gardner Merivale
Seller's Agent
Paula Leary
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Merivale Gardner
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2013
Sold by
Burnside William R and Dougherty Patrice
Bought by
Burnside William R and Dougherty Patrice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,000
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2003
Sold by
Burnside William R
Bought by
Burnside William R and Dougherty Patrice

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 1997
Sold by
Burnside William R and Burnside Martha
Bought by
Burnside William R
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
Miller William J $794,000 First American Title Company
Gardner Abram $705,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Burnside William R -- Accommodation
Burnside William R -- Orange Coast Title
Burnside William R -- --
Burnside William R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller William J $464,000
Previous Owner Gardner Abram $680,000
Previous Owner Burnside William R $242,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2013 05/07/13 Sold $705,000 +2.3% $316 / Sq Ft
03/30/2013 03/30/13 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2013 03/08/13 For Sale $689,000 -- $309 / 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 $12,322 $939,935 $563,961 $375,974
2023 $12,010 $903,437 $542,062 $361,375
2022 $11,826 $885,722 $531,433 $354,289
2021 $11,417 $868,355 $521,013 $347,342
2020 $11,275 $859,451 $515,671 $343,780
2019 $11,012 $842,599 $505,559 $337,040
2018 $10,814 $826,078 $495,647 $330,431
2017 $10,654 $809,880 $485,928 $323,952
2016 $9,339 $733,366 $440,020 $293,346
2015 $9,107 $722,350 $433,410 $288,940
2014 $8,921 $708,200 $424,920 $283,280
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Paula Leary

    Compass

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Merivale Gardner

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81307329

MLSListings

APN: 030-211-24-000

California Santa Cruz County Soquel 95073

4540 Wharf Rd, Soquel, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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