NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Windham St Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Upper Seabright Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,090,000 - $1,336,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,039 Sq Ft
$1,172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2019

Last sale price $799,000 $769 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,295/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Stone Countertops
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

About This Home

As of September 2019

This home is nothing but cuteness in one of the best locations Santa Cruz has to offer. Walk to local beaches, dining, pubs, The Beach Boardwalk, yacht harbor, shops, outstanding parks, schools and downtown Santa Cruz. Come and settle in to this cozy home with 2 large bedrooms, full bath upstairs and half bath downstairs. A rear yard with room for a dog run, patio areas in the front and back yards. This is a must see home. See it today and start living that beach lifestyle you've been dreaming about.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tommy Ligon

Bailey Properties License #01449570 Listed on: 08/23/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Walter Stauss

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01105052

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,681

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,039 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Garden Windows
  • Breakfast Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-124-15-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,681

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 36
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1039
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1039
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: In Garage, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Property Faces: South
  • Construction Type: Wood, Wood Frame

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: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Gault Elementary
  • Middle School: Branciforte Middle School
  • High School: Harbor High
  • High School: 851
  • Elementary School: 844
  • Middle School: 37459

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 010-124-15-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.0400
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1742.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1742.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Low Flow Toilet, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Gault Elementary
  • High School Text: Harbor High
  • Middle School Text: Branciforte Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2019
Closed on
Sep 12, 2019
Sold by
Rothstein Rita J and Rothstein 2011 Revocabl Rita J
Bought by
Barthlow James and Barthlow Michelle
Seller's Agent
Tommy Ligon
Bailey Properties
Buyer's Agent
Walter Stauss
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$799,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,217,828

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$418,828
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.87%
Original Mortgage
$719,100
Interest Rate
3.6%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2015
Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Schenk Andrea J and The Andrea J Schenk Living Tru
Bought by
The Rita J Rothstein 2011 Revocable Trus
Seller's Agent
Marcene Baker
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Tommy Ligon
Bailey Properties
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-4.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2014
Sold by
Schenk Andrea
Bought by
Schenk Andrea J and The Andrea J Schenk Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2011
Sold by
Blanton Rodger J and Blanton Kathleen E
Bought by
Schenk Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2011
Sold by
Zentz James A
Bought by
Zentz James A and The James A Zentz Revocable Tr
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
Barthlow James $799,000 First American Title Company
The Rita J Rothstein 2011 Revocable Trus $665,000 First American Title Company
Schenk Andrea J -- First American Title Company
Schenk Andrea $425,000 First American Title Company
Zentz James A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barthlow James $632,000
Closed Barthlow James $639,200
Closed Barthlow James $719,100
Previous Owner The Rita J Rothstein 2011 Revocable Trus $532,000
Previous Owner Schenk Andrea $340,000
Previous Owner Blanton Rodger J $59,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2019 09/24/19 Sold $799,000 0.0% $769 / Sq Ft
08/28/2019 08/28/19 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 For Sale $799,000 +20.2% $769 / Sq Ft
10/27/2015 10/27/15 Sold $665,000 -1.5% $640 / Sq Ft
09/26/2015 09/26/15 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2015 09/06/15 Price Changed $675,000 -3.6% $650 / Sq Ft
09/06/2015 09/06/15 For Sale $699,900 0.0% $674 / Sq Ft
08/31/2015 08/31/15 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2015 08/04/15 For Sale $699,900 -- $674 / 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 $9,681 $873,823 $655,367 $218,456
2023 $9,563 $839,892 $629,919 $209,973
2022 $9,454 $823,423 $617,567 $205,856
2021 $9,257 $807,277 $605,458 $201,819
2020 $9,199 $799,000 $599,250 $199,750
2019 $8,202 $705,703 $458,707 $246,996
2018 $8,109 $691,866 $449,713 $242,153
2017 $8,006 $678,300 $440,895 $237,405
2016 $7,566 $665,000 $432,250 $232,750
2015 $5,022 $444,168 $310,918 $133,250
2014 $4,938 $435,468 $304,828 $130,640
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tommy Ligon

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tommy Ligon

    Bailey Properties

    (831) 331-7828

    4 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Tommy Ligon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Walter Stauss

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Marcene Baker

    Sereno Group

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Bo Baker

    Sereno Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81765788

MLSListings

APN: 010-124-15-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Upper Seabright

537 Windham St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 537 Windham St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 23 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,217,828, approximately $1,172 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 537 Windham St is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Gault Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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