539 Isbel Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Carbonera Neighborhood
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,616
Sq Ft
0.48
Acres
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Deck
- Wood Flooring
- Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
- Forest View
- Modern Architecture
About This Home
As of June 2019Striking architectural detail w/remarkable presence & charismatic contemporary appeal. 4br, 3/5ba, 4600sq ft home, expansive pool and entertainment areas prominently set on private half acre parcel on the right side of the Fishhook for Silicon Valley commute. Signature home of Carbonera Estates. Iconic. Timeless, Graciously seductive. Original custom design by Palo Alto Architect Derk Vyn. Built by Bogard Construction in the early 1960s. Part mid-century modern, part Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie-style with extended horizontal lines, ribbons of windows, low walls & planters and oversized eaves. Dramatic blend of geometric form and visual pattern and a feast for the eyes. 50 year old home perfectly tailored to the ethos of todays culture: Open, flowing floorplan. Warm informal interiors. A flood of natural light. Clean sophisticated lines. Easy possibility for one-level living. A daily celebration of classic indoor/outdoor living. In short, a home designed to live in.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01063297 Listed on: 04/04/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
Margaret Julien
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01090434
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $27,730
Year Built
- 1963
Lot Details
- Wood Fence
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Mostly Level
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Guest Parking
Property Views
- Forest
- Garden
Home Design
- Modern Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
- Slab Foundation
- Fiberglass Roof
Interior Spaces
- 4,616 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- 2 Fireplaces
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Formal Entry
- Great Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Alarm System
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Open to Family Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry Tub
Pool
- Private Pool
- Solar Heated Pool
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Gazebo
- Shed
- Barbecue Area
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 4, 2019
Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Bien Francis E and Fe Bien Trust
Bought by
Spencer Philip and Spencer Lauren
Seller's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
John Faylor
Sereno Group
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
1.25%
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
$628,988
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.80%
Original Mortgage
$1,940,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 30, 2018
Sold by
Bien Francis E
Bought by
Bien Francis E and Fe Bien Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 8, 2018
Sold by
Bien Francis E and Bien Francis E
Bought by
Bien Francis E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 4, 2017
Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Prolo Muriel M and The Stanley E Proto & Muriel M
Bought by
Bien Francis E
Seller's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Julien
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-6.67%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.23%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2015
Sold by
Prolo Muriel M and The Stanley E Prolo & Muriel M
Bought by
Prolo Muriel M and Stanley E Prolo & Muriel M Pro
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 1995
Sold by
Prolo Muriel M and Prolo Stanley E
Bought by
Prolo Stanley E and Prolo Muriel M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 3, 1994
Sold by
Prolo Muriel M
Bought by
Prolo Stanley E
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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 | $2,425,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,750,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $150,001 | Construction | |
| Open | $1,905,587 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,914,830 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,940,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2019 06/17/19 | Sold | $2,425,000 | +1.3% | $525 / Sq Ft |
| 04/16/2019 04/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2019 04/04/19 | For Sale | $2,395,000 | +36.9% | $519 / Sq Ft |
| 08/28/2017 08/28/17 | Sold | $1,750,000 | -2.5% | $379 / Sq Ft |
| 08/14/2017 08/14/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/26/2017 07/26/17 | Price Changed | $1,795,000 | -4.3% | $389 / Sq Ft |
| 07/06/2017 07/06/17 | Price Changed | $1,875,000 | 0.0% | $406 / Sq Ft |
| 07/06/2017 07/06/17 | For Sale | $1,875,000 | +7.1% | $406 / Sq Ft |
| 07/06/2017 07/06/17 | Off Market | $1,750,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2017 04/04/17 | For Sale | $1,975,000 | -- | $428 / 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 | $27,730 | $2,565,694 | $1,348,663 | $1,217,031 |
| 2023 | $27,384 | $2,466,065 | $1,296,292 | $1,169,773 |
| 2022 | $27,068 | $2,417,711 | $1,270,875 | $1,146,836 |
| 2021 | $26,488 | $2,370,305 | $1,245,956 | $1,124,349 |
| 2020 | $26,275 | $2,346,000 | $1,233,180 | $1,112,820 |
| 2019 | $19,267 | $1,708,500 | $933,300 | $775,200 |
| 2018 | $19,044 | $1,675,000 | $915,000 | $760,000 |
| 2017 | $3,347 | $269,044 | $30,010 | $239,034 |
| 2016 | $3,175 | $263,768 | $29,422 | $234,346 |
| 2015 | $3,027 | $259,806 | $28,980 | $230,826 |
| 2014 | $2,978 | $254,716 | $28,412 | $226,304 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Tom Brezsny
Sereno Group
(831) 818-1431
11 in this area
229 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
John Faylor
Sereno Group
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Margaret Julien
Coldwell Banker Realty
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81645265
APN: 008-382-01-000
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