NOT LISTED FOR SALE

525 Bethany Curve Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,316,000 - $1,566,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$1,026/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2015

Last sale price $775,000 $554 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,585/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of May 2015

Hear the sea lions, your beach home awaits! Quality finishes throughout. The reverse floor plan offers a gorgeous open kitchen/living area with 2 decks & custom breakfast bar made from reclaimed, 100+ yr old redwood. Newer windows, doors, & insulation. Hardwood & travertine floors grace the main living spaces. The master bath features a custom walk in shower with pebble tile floor and a rainfall shower. Rounding it out is a hot tub off of the master bedroom. All at the end of a cul de sac. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Shaffer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01344504 Listed on: 05/11/2015

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcy Kjeldsen

David Lyng Real Estate License #00934869

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,424

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 2,526 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Clean Air Certified Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Sustainable
  • Travertine
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-391-21-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,424

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 34
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1400
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Clean Air Certified, Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Dining Bar, Eat in Kitchen, No Formal Dining Room, Skylight
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1400
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Sustainable Materials, Travertine, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Granite, Shower and Tub, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Inverted Floor Plan, Skylight

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 841
  • Middle School: 37458

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 004-391-21-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0580
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2526.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2526.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Bay View Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2015
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Thygeson David
Bought by
Ahern Richard M and Ahern Marianne
Seller's Agent
Shannon Shaffer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Marcy Kjeldsen
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$659,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$116,000
17.6%
Current Estimated Value
$1,409,314

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$634,314
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2003
Sold by
Thygeson David and Thygeson Earl
Bought by
Thygeson David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2001
Sold by
Parsa Christina and Parsa Mehrdad
Bought by
Thygeson David and Thygeson Earl

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1997
Sold by
Parsa Christina and Reid Christina
Bought by
Parsa Christina and Parsa Mehrdad

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$13,352
Interest Rate
7.34%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1996
Sold by
Worstell Glen and Worstell Suzanne
Bought by
Reid Christina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
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
Ahern Richard M $775,000 First American Title Company
Thygeson David -- Old Republic Title Company
Thygeson David $447,000 First American Title Co
Parsa Christina -- --
Reid Christina $236,500 All Cal Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Thygeson David $200,000
Previous Owner Thygeson David $415,500
Previous Owner Thygeson David $60,000
Previous Owner Thygeson David $420,000
Previous Owner Thygeson David $67,000
Previous Owner Thygeson David $357,600
Previous Owner Parsa Christina $80,000
Previous Owner Parsa Mehrdad $13,352
Previous Owner Reid Christina $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2015 05/29/15 Sold $775,000 +17.6% $554 / Sq Ft
05/19/2015 05/19/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $659,000 -- $471 / 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 $10,424 $943,453 $660,417 $283,036
2023 $10,296 $906,817 $634,772 $272,045
2022 $10,179 $889,037 $622,326 $266,711
2021 $9,966 $871,604 $610,123 $261,481
2020 $9,887 $862,667 $603,867 $258,800
2019 $9,670 $845,753 $592,027 $253,726
2018 $9,559 $829,169 $580,418 $248,751
2017 $9,434 $812,911 $569,038 $243,873
2016 $8,910 $796,971 $557,880 $239,091
2015 $6,369 $568,653 $329,671 $238,982
2014 -- $557,514 $323,213 $234,301
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Shannon Shaffer

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Marcy Kjeldsen

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81464419

MLSListings

APN: 004-391-21-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

525 Bethany Curve, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 525 Bethany Curve, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 11 May 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,436,153, approximately $1,025 per square foot. This property was built in 1981. 525 Bethany Curve is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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