NOT LISTED FOR SALE

526 Columbia St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,463,000 - $1,791,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,334 Sq Ft
$1,173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 22, 2024

Last sale price $1,530,000 $1,147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,204/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Walk-in Shower

About This Home

As of April 2024

Calling all beach lovers! This classic Westside 3-bedroom, 2-bath home on Columbia St. is brimming with opportunity. Steps from the ocean and downtown's amenities, this prime location is your canvas. Whether you are looking for a move-in ready home, or something more of a blank canvas to update and modernize to your specifications, this home is for you. Columbia Street is all about location. Just steps to West Cliff Drive, Lighthouse Field and Steamers Lane. A short trek over to restaurants, wineries, breweries and New Leaf Market near Swift Street. And just a short drive or bike ride down to the shopping and restaurants of Downtown Santa Cruz. This West Side home is move-in ready just in time for enjoying the Santa Cruz summer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erick Fernandez

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01856066 Listed on: 03/04/2024

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Kenyon

Compass License #01942685

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,631

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 5,009 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,334 Sq Ft Home
  • Separate Family Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 004-257-13-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,631

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1334
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Zoning Description: R
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen
  • Living Sq Ft: 1334
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Parcel Number: 004-257-13-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1150
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5009.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5009.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2024
Closed on
Apr 17, 2024
Sold by
Andaluz Jennifer Joan and Garza Robert Alonzo
Bought by
Winters Caleb Michael
Seller's Agent
Erick Fernandez
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Michael Kenyon
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,530,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,000
-4.32%
Views
85
Current Estimated Value
$1,551,685

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,685
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.74%
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Outstanding Balance
$542,791
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,022,443

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Garza Robert A and Garza Jennifer J
Bought by
Andaluz Jennifer Joan and Alonzo Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2007
Sold by
Mccoy James
Bought by
Garza Robert A and Andaluz Jennifer 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
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2006
Sold by
Kampfe Christopher J and Kampfe Carol E
Bought by
Mccoy James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$648,750
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2002
Sold by
Kampfe Chris J and Kampfe Carole E
Bought by
Kampfe Christopher J and Kampfe Carole E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2001
Sold by
Romansky Marc A and Romansky Christi A
Bought by
Kampfe Chris J and Kampfe Carole E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$438,000
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2000
Sold by
Label Hedwig Uw
Bought by
Romansky Marc A and Romansky Christi A

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
8.16%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1999
Sold by
Patricia C
Bought by
Label Hedwig

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,075
Interest Rate
4.55%
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
Winters Caleb Michael $1,530,000 Old Republic Title Company
Andaluz Jennifer Joan -- Old Republic Title Company
Andaluz Jennifer Joan -- None Listed On Document
Garza Robert A $799,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Mccoy James $865,000 New Century Title Company
Kampfe Christopher J -- --
Kampfe Chris J $547,500 Santa Cruz Title Company
Romansky Marc A $495,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Label Hedwig $425,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Winters Caleb Michael $550,000
Previous Owner Garza Robert A $510,400
Previous Owner Garza Robert A $225,000
Previous Owner Garza Robert A $609,000
Previous Owner Garza Robert A $408,671
Previous Owner Garza Robert A $417,000
Previous Owner Mccoy James $648,750
Previous Owner Kampfe Christopher J $474,000
Previous Owner Kampfe Chris J $438,000
Previous Owner Romansky Marc A $60,000
Previous Owner Romansky Marc A $40,000
Previous Owner Romansky Marc A $396,000
Previous Owner Label Hedwig $382,075
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2024 04/22/24 Sold $1,530,000 -4.3% $1,147 / Sq Ft
03/28/2024 03/28/24 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $1,199 / 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 $11,631 $1,560,600 $1,279,692 $280,908
2023 $11,490 $1,008,751 $757,510 $251,241
2022 $11,360 $988,971 $742,657 $246,314
2021 $11,123 $969,578 $728,094 $241,484
2020 $11,036 $959,638 $720,630 $239,008
2019 $10,796 $940,822 $706,500 $234,322
2018 $10,673 $922,374 $692,646 $229,728
2017 $10,370 $889,511 $667,969 $221,542
2016 $9,271 $823,621 $618,489 $205,132
2015 $8,699 $777,001 $583,480 $193,521
2014 $7,882 $700,001 $525,658 $174,343
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Erick Fernandez

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • Michael Kenyon

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Michael Kenyon

    Compass

    (408) 529-0248

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81955574

MLSListings

APN: 004-257-13-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

526 Columbia St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 526 Columbia St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 04 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,565,234, approximately $1,173 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 526 Columbia St 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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