NOT LISTED FOR SALE

526 Highland Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Westlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,266,000 - $3,720,000

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,400 Sq Ft
$517/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2020

Last sale price $2,900,000 $537 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,333/month

46 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Den
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of June 2020

Rare two adjacent parcels in desirable Upper Westside. Situated on a sunny open hilltop, this amazing property has two beautiful homes on two separate parcels, with landscaped gardens on the other. Entering through the private gate, a smooth winding drive leads you to the homes at the rear of the property overlooking redwoods,& parkland. City park space surrounds the property on two sides, offering a beautiful view and privacy. The home at 526 highland is a 4 bedroom 3 bathroom house that is 2700 sqft the other home at 524 highland ave is 2500 sqft home that was built in 1970 contains many original fixtures and modern upgrades. it has 2 bd 2.5 bathrooms, with formal dining and living rooms, fireplaces, utility room and kitchen with attached workshop. while the recent addition of a finished detached garage adds storage. Kitchen garden has raised beds, potting shed, fruit trees and a large paved area for RV, boat parking etc. Once in a lifetime does something like this comes to market.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Locatelli

eXp Realty of California Inc License #70010146 Listed on: 02/11/2020

eXp Realty of California Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle Vivenzi

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02084782

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,676

Year Built

  • 1936

Lot Details

  • 2.3 Acre Lot
  • Security Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Mountain Views
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,676

Year Built

1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: r-1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1936

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 5400
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 2.3000
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 100188.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 100188.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2020
Sold by
Bender Adam J and Stanford Angela M
Bought by
Bender Adam J and Stanford Angela M
Current Estimated Value
$2,793,187

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2020
Closed on
May 28, 2020
Sold by
Tarantino Paul D
Bought by
Bender Adam J and Stanford Angela M
Seller's Agent
Paul Locatelli
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Michelle Vivenzi
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,899,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,001,000
52.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,162,725
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,630,462

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2019
Sold by
Tarantino Paul
Bought by
Tarantino Ida S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2013
Sold by
Tarantino Paul D
Bought by
Tarantino Paul

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2007
Sold by
Tarantino Ida S
Bought by
Tarantino Paul D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2006
Sold by
Tarantino Ida S
Bought by
Tarantino Paul D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2005
Sold by
Tarantino Paul D
Bought by
Tarantino Paul D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2005
Sold by
Tarantino Ida S
Bought by
Tarantino Paul D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2004
Sold by
Tarantino Ida S
Bought by
Tarantino Paul D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Tarantino Ida S
Bought by
Tarantino Paul D
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
Bender Adam J -- None Available
Bender Adam J $1,650,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Bender Adam J $1,250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Tarantino Ida S -- None Available
Tarantino Paul -- None Available
Tarantino Paul D -- None Available
Tarantino Paul D -- None Available
Tarantino Paul D -- --
Tarantino Paul D -- --
Tarantino Paul D -- --
Tarantino Paul D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bender Adam J $1,320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Sold $2,900,000 -17.0% $537 / Sq Ft
03/29/2020 03/29/20 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Price Changed $3,495,000 +84.0% $647 / Sq Ft
02/11/2020 02/11/20 For Sale $1,899,000 -- $352 / 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 $19,676 $1,804,516 $1,257,693 $546,823
2023 $19,434 $1,734,444 $1,208,855 $525,589
2022 $19,212 $1,700,436 $1,185,152 $515,284
2021 $18,813 $1,667,094 $1,161,914 $505,180
2020 $6,470 $550,134 $346,647 $203,487
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paul Locatelli

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Michelle Vivenzi

    eXp Realty of California Inc

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81782278

MLSListings

APN: 001-101-25

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Westlake

526 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

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