Seller's Agent in 2022
Lauren Spencer
Coldwell Banker Realty
(831) 688-6461
4 in this area
71 Total Sales
462 Larkin Valley Rd Watsonville, CA 95076
Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,358,000 - $1,579,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,592
Sq Ft
$562/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- View of Hills
- Contemporary Architecture
- Aptos High School Rated A-
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of October 2022This peaceful valley retreat in the lush Larkin Valley hills, is just minutes from the highway. You will find a world of sunshine, trees, & amazing valley views. The house is a calm oasis from busy lives. On the ground floor, you & your guests can relax in the living room, sun porch, family room w/its built-in bar, or open gourmet kitchen & dining area overlooking the greenery outside. The design makes the most of the plentiful natural light w/French doors, skylights, & oversized windows. The gleaming wood floors play off the wooden kitchen cabinets to create a warm glow. In the living room, a tile hearth encloses a cozy wood-burning stove. The bedrooms are upstairs, including a spacious, primary suite which has an angled ceiling & space for a sitting area. Low energy costs w/owned solar panels, wood stove & sun porch which provides heat into the house through the French doors & upper bedroom windows. Multiple fenced garden areas & a pond offers a country experience at its best.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00925382 Listed on: 07/09/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1985
Lot Details
- 0.66 Acre Lot
- Fenced
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as RA
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Guest Parking
Property Views
- Hills
- Valley
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,592 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Wood Burning Stove
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Separate Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Solarium
- Utility Room
- Laundry in Utility Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Dual Flush Toilets
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
- Low Flow Shower
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Propane
- Well
- Tankless Water Heater
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 049-161-20-000
Matterport 3D Tours
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 9, 2022
Closed on
Oct 17, 2022
Sold by
Decker Herbert A and Decker Valerie J
Bought by
Gonzales Nieko and Gonzales Savannah
Seller's Agent
Lauren Spencer
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bjorn Berg
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$330,000
-20.69%
Views
62
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,751
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.53%
Original Mortgage
$999,999
Outstanding Balance
$949,345
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$508,406
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2010
Sold by
Decker Herbert A and Decker Valerie J
Bought by
Decker Herbert A and Decker Valerie J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 2009
Sold by
Decker Herbert A and Decker Valerie J
Bought by
Decker Herbert A and Decker Valerie J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 1, 2009
Sold by
Hickok John E and Hickok Diane A
Bought by
Decker Herbert A and Decker Valerie J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 9, 2008
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Decker Herbert A and Decker Valerie J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 2008
Sold by
Chong Young Hee
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2005
Sold by
Chong Young Hee
Bought by
Chang Woong Bang and Chong Young Hee
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 16, 2003
Sold by
Chong Woong Bang
Bought by
Chong Young Hee
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$588,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 2001
Sold by
Chong Woong Bang
Bought by
Chong Woong Bang and Chong Young Hee
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
9.99%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 13, 1994
Sold by
Chong Woong Bang and Chong Unhee
Bought by
Chong Woong Bang
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales Nieko | $1,265,000 | First American Title | |
| Decker Herbert A | -- | None Available | |
| Decker Herbert A | -- | None Available | |
| Decker Herbert A | -- | None Available | |
| Decker Herbert A | $580,000 | Servicelink | |
| Washington Mutual Bank | $593,685 | None Available | |
| Chang Woong Bang | -- | -- | |
| Chong Young Hee | -- | Multiple | |
| Chong Woong Bang | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Chong Woong Bang | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Gonzales Nieko | $999,999 | |
| Previous Owner | Decker Herbert A | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chong Young Hee | $588,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Chong Woong Bang | $500,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2022 10/26/22 | Sold | $1,265,000 | -2.3% | $488 / Sq Ft |
| 10/03/2022 10/03/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/24/2022 09/24/22 | Price Changed | $1,295,000 | -7.2% | $500 / Sq Ft |
| 08/25/2022 08/25/22 | Price Changed | $1,395,000 | -6.7% | $538 / Sq Ft |
| 07/26/2022 07/26/22 | Price Changed | $1,495,000 | -6.3% | $577 / Sq Ft |
| 07/09/2022 07/09/22 | For Sale | $1,595,000 | -- | $615 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $14,652 | $1,316,106 | $921,274 | $394,832 |
| 2023 | $14,424 | $1,265,000 | $885,500 | $379,500 |
| 2022 | $8,263 | $703,825 | $422,295 | $281,530 |
| 2021 | $7,997 | $690,024 | $414,014 | $276,010 |
| 2020 | $7,879 | $682,949 | $409,769 | $273,180 |
| 2019 | $7,597 | $669,558 | $401,735 | $267,823 |
| 2018 | $7,406 | $656,429 | $393,857 | $262,572 |
| 2017 | $7,349 | $643,557 | $386,134 | $257,423 |
| 2016 | $7,158 | $630,938 | $378,563 | $252,375 |
| 2015 | $7,090 | $621,461 | $372,877 | $248,584 |
| 2014 | $6,938 | $609,288 | $365,573 | $243,715 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lauren Spencer
-
Bjorn Berg
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Bjorn Berg
eXp Realty of California Inc
(831) 566-6938
2 in this area
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81899656
APN: 049-161-20-000
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