NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5151 Branciforte Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Estimated Value: $711,000 - $1,162,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,798 Sq Ft
$490/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 23, 2022

Last sale price $765,000 $425 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,419/month

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Dining Area
  • Happy Valley Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of August 2022

Acreage in Happy Valley with charming creekside cabin. This 2 bedroom 1 bath home sits on a forested 2.82 acre parcel located on the convergence of Ty and Branciforte Creeks. Antique glass windows and French doors integrate the casual (cozy) interior with the surrounding forest of century old redwoods. Spacious kitchen and dining area open up to views of both creeks. Generous deck accessible from both the kitchen and living-room. Great location near Happy Valley School, easy access to Hwy 17, ten minutes to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk and downtown. This property is a rare offering and a wonderful opportunity for country living by the coast.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anderson Christie

Anderson Christie, Inc. License #01894395 Listed on: 04/11/2022

Co-Listed By

David Anderson

Anderson Christie, Inc. License #01819137

Last Buyer's Agent

Janie lynn Hanson

David Lyng Real Estate License #70010186

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,861

Year Built

  • 1922

Lot Details

  • 2.82 Acre Lot

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,798 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Electric Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,861

Year Built

1922

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Zoning: A
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 100
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1798
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1922

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Formica
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1798
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard, Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Connected

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 2.8220
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 122926.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 122926.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2022
Closed on
Aug 18, 2022
Sold by
Parmalee Cover
Bought by
Peoples Rieley Jay and Peoples Kari S
Seller's Agent
Anderson Christie
Anderson Christie, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Janie lynn Hanson
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$765,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,000
-14.91%
Current Estimated Value
$881,890

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,890
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.84%
Original Mortgage
$632,885
Outstanding Balance
$605,728
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$380,477

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2018
Sold by
Mercado Fidel
Bought by
Cover Parmale and Mercado Fidel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Cover Parmalee Paula
Bought by
Mercado Fidel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,200
Interest Rate
7.36%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Peoples Rieley Jay $765,000 Stewart Title Of California
Cover Parmale -- None Available
Mercado Fidel -- First American Title Ins Co
Mercado Fidel $175,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peoples Rieley Jay $632,885
Previous Owner Mercado Fidel $233,829
Previous Owner Mercado Fidel $239,000
Previous Owner Mercado Fidel $124,500
Previous Owner Mercado Fidel $131,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Sold $765,000 -4.3% $425 / Sq Ft
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $444 / Sq Ft
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Price Changed $849,000 -5.6% $472 / Sq Ft
04/11/2022 04/11/22 For Sale $899,000 -- $500 / 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 $8,861 $795,906 $655,452 $140,454
2023 $8,924 $765,001 $630,000 $135,001
2022 $3,626 $263,322 $210,658 $52,664
2021 $3,427 $258,158 $206,528 $51,630
2020 $3,404 $255,512 $204,410 $51,102
2019 $3,344 $250,502 $200,402 $50,100
2018 $3,300 $245,589 $196,472 $49,117
2017 $3,162 $240,775 $192,621 $48,154
2016 $2,969 $236,054 $188,844 $47,210
2015 $2,772 $232,508 $186,007 $46,501
2014 $2,727 $227,953 $182,363 $45,590
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anderson Christie

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Anderson Christie

    Anderson Christie, Inc.

    (831) 400-1777

    136 Total Sales

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  • David Anderson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    David Anderson

    Anderson Christie, Inc.

    (831) 345-1600

    115 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Janie lynn Hanson

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81885128

MLSListings

APN: 100-121-07-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065

5151 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 5151 Branciforte Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 since 11 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $881,890, approximately $490 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 5151 Branciforte Dr is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Happy Valley Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Soquel High School.

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