524 Buena Vista Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Upper Seabright Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
956
Sq Ft
2,744
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- High Ceiling
- Formal Dining Room
- Bathtub with Shower
- Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Tile Countertops
About This Home
As of October 2024This Craftsman home is celebrating it's 100th birthday this year, making it one of America's treasured architectural styles, with timeless home-design elements. This charming beach cottage features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with high ceilings, built in cabinetry and bookshelves and original fir floors. The coveted Seabright location is known for its vibrant restaurants, breweries and shopping along with incredible walkability to the Yacht Harbor, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Arana Gulch, Ocean View and Frederick St Parks and of course...the BEACH!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Anderson Christie, Inc. License #00637489 Listed on: 07/03/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,763
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 2,744 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Wood Fence
- Back Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 956 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Tile Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in Utility Room
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Features
- Barbecue Area
- Floor Furnace
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 010-183-11-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 11, 2024
Sold by
Robert E And Rosalie T Dettle Revocable and Dettle Mark Robert
Bought by
Budrys Marina and Otte Christopher
Seller's Agent
Debbie Foster
Anderson Christie, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Riley McWilliams
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-12.5%
Views
98
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
$27,458
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.05%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$793,155
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$284,303
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 28, 2021
Sold by
Detele Rosalie T
Bought by
Detele Mark E and The Robert E And Rosalie T Det
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$501,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 2018
Sold by
Dettle Rosalie T
Bought by
Dettle Mark and Dettle Robert E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,050,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $501,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $510,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 10/18/24 | Sold | $1,050,000 | 0.0% | $1,098 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2024 09/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/16/2024 09/16/24 | Price Changed | $1,050,000 | -7.9% | $1,098 / Sq Ft |
| 08/04/2024 08/04/24 | Price Changed | $1,139,500 | -3.4% | $1,192 / Sq Ft |
| 07/23/2024 07/23/24 | Price Changed | $1,179,000 | -1.8% | $1,233 / Sq Ft |
| 07/03/2024 07/03/24 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $1,255 / 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 | $1,763 | $1,050,000 | $924,000 | $126,000 |
| 2023 | $1,746 | $119,624 | $60,939 | $58,685 |
| 2022 | $1,730 | $117,278 | $59,744 | $57,534 |
| 2021 | $1,701 | $114,979 | $58,573 | $56,406 |
| 2020 | $1,691 | $113,800 | $57,972 | $55,828 |
| 2019 | $1,646 | $111,568 | $56,835 | $54,733 |
| 2018 | $1,631 | $109,381 | $55,721 | $53,660 |
| 2017 | $1,614 | $107,236 | $54,628 | $52,608 |
| 2016 | $1,544 | $105,133 | $53,557 | $51,576 |
| 2015 | $1,412 | $103,554 | $52,753 | $50,801 |
| 2014 | $1,392 | $101,526 | $51,720 | $49,806 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Debbie Foster
Seller's Agent in 2024
Debbie Foster
Anderson Christie, Inc.
(831) 818-6018
3 in this area
28 Total Sales
-
Riley McWilliams
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Riley McWilliams
eXp Realty of California Inc
(831) 431-3707
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81971511
APN: 010-183-11-000
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