NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Balch Way Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Estimated Value: $1,054,000 - $1,366,632

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,886 Sq Ft
$412/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2018

Last sale price $807,500 $280 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,426/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • San Lorenzo Valley High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of December 2018

Priced to Sell! Spacious solid single level 4 bedroom 2 bath home with amazing views, sunsets and starry night skies. Open floor plan connects huge living room with extended dining area that flows into kitchen. Many windows provide expansive views and tons of natural light. Wrap around decks are perfect for BBQing, entertaining, and relaxing. New carpet and paint. Updated bathrooms. 2 car garage has bedroom behind with exterior access. Large finished basement below has exterior access. End of road location with plenty of parking. Sunny Ben Lomond neighborhood-fantastic schools! Easy drive to freeways, Santa Cruz beaches. Quick commute north to Los Gatos/Silicon Valley or south to Monterey/Carmel. Amazing value-don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gina Carling

David Lyng Real Estate License #01480003 Listed on: 07/23/2018

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Russell Gross

Russell E. Gross Real Estate License #00887251

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,445

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Zoning described as R-1-20

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,886 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Intercom
  • Alarm System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 072-121-28-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,445

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 46
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2886
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Zoning Description: R-1-20
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry
  • Living Sq Ft: 2886
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Forest / Woods, Mountains, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck, Low Maintenance
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down, Views
  • Parcel Number: 072-121-28-000
  • Lot Acres: 1.0300
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 44867.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 44867.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2023
Sold by
Sanders Monica M and Sanders Matthew J
Bought by
Sanders Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,203,230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$239,359
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$949,549

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2020
Sold by
Sanders Matthew J and Sanders Monica M
Bought by
Sanders Matthew J and Sanders Monica M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$499,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Sanders Matthew J and Sanders Monica M
Bought by
Sanders Matthew J and Sanders Monica M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$499,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2019
Sold by
Sanders Matthew and Sanders Monica
Bought by
Sanders Matthew and Sanders Monica M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$462,300
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2018
Closed on
Dec 10, 2018
Sold by
Ball Rudrow Diana L
Bought by
Sanders Matthew J and Sanders Monica M
Seller's Agent
Gina Carling
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Russell Gross
Russell E. Gross Real Estate
List Price
$918,500
Sold Price
$807,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$111,000
-12.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.96%
Original Mortgage
$453,100
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1998
Sold by
Lawlor Patrick J and Lawlor Pamela M
Bought by
Rudrow Douglas B and Rudrow Diana L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1997
Sold by
Williams Gordon F and Williams Sylvia B
Bought by
Rudrow Douglas B and Rudrow Diana L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
7.3%
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
Sanders Family Trust -- Old Republic Title Company
Sanders Monica M -- Old Republic Title Company
Sanders Matthew J -- North American Title Co Inc
Sanders Matthew J -- North American Title Co Inc
Sanders Matthew -- North American Title Co Inc
Sanders Matthew -- North American Title Co Inc
Sanders Matthew J $807,500 First American Title Company
Rudrow Douglas B -- Old Republic Title Company
Rudrow Douglas B $340,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sanders Monica M $250,000
Previous Owner Sanders Matthew J $499,000
Previous Owner Sanders Matthew $250,000
Previous Owner Sanders Matthew $462,300
Previous Owner Sanders Matthew J $453,100
Previous Owner Ball Rudrow Diana L $608,000
Previous Owner Ball Rudrow Diana L $600,000
Previous Owner Ball Rudrow Diana L $225,000
Previous Owner Rudrow Douglas B $281,200
Previous Owner Rudrow Douglas B $162,000
Previous Owner Rudrow Douglas B $100,000
Previous Owner Rudrow Douglas B $322,700
Previous Owner Rudrow Douglas B $64,000
Previous Owner Rudrow Douglas B $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $807,500 -2.5% $280 / Sq Ft
11/03/2018 11/03/18 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2018 10/15/18 Price Changed $828,000 -2.4% $287 / Sq Ft
10/08/2018 10/08/18 Price Changed $848,000 -1.2% $294 / Sq Ft
09/26/2018 09/26/18 Price Changed $858,000 -2.3% $297 / Sq Ft
09/11/2018 09/11/18 Price Changed $878,000 -2.2% $304 / Sq Ft
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Price Changed $898,000 -2.2% $311 / Sq Ft
07/23/2018 07/23/18 For Sale $918,500 -- $318 / 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 $10,445 $900,782 $549,477 $351,305
2023 $10,455 $865,803 $528,140 $337,663
2022 $10,211 $848,826 $517,784 $331,042
2021 $10,002 $832,183 $507,632 $324,551
2020 $9,612 $823,651 $502,427 $321,224
2019 $9,106 $807,500 $492,575 $314,925
2018 $5,419 $477,141 $168,401 $308,740
2017 $5,333 $467,784 $165,098 $302,686
2016 $5,269 $458,612 $161,861 $296,751
2015 $5,164 $451,724 $159,430 $292,294
2014 $5,077 $442,875 $156,307 $286,568
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Gina Carling

    David Lyng Real Estate

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  • Russell Gross

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Russell Gross

    Russell E. Gross Real Estate

    (831) 464-4700

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81715779

MLSListings

APN: 072-121-28-000

California Santa Cruz County Ben Lomond 95005

523 Balch Way, Ben Lomond, CA

This home is located at 523 Balch Way, Ben Lomond, CA 95005 since 23 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,188,908, approximately $411 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 523 Balch Way is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, San Lorenzo Valley Middle School, and San Lorenzo Valley High School.

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