NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Sumner St Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Upper Seabright Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,191,000 - $1,440,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
806 Sq Ft
$1,661/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 06, 2015

Last sale price $700,000 $868 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,947/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2015

Seabright gem: walk to beach, restaurants, shopping, yacht harbor. Partially remodeled (with permits) on huge lot. Planning dept-approved plans for addition. Multi-residential low-rise zoning allows for potential development of additional units on property? Lots of fruit trees, raised beds, potential. Annex building currently used as bedroom and storage. Beautiful hardwood floor/built-in cabinets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Walter Stauss

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01105052 Listed on: 11/12/2014

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Patti Boe

David Lyng Real Estate License #00946318

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RL

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 806 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 011-123-026

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,410

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 74
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 806
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 31
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: C
  • Thomas Bros Page: 31
  • Thomas Brothers: C6
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Zoning Description: RL
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 806
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet - Area, Hardwood - Partial, Tile
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, BBQ Area, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School: Branciforte Middle
  • Middle School: 848

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 011-123-026
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 892.06
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7710.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7710.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7710.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7710.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School Text: Branciforte Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2014
Closed on
Dec 30, 2014
Sold by
Gaster Benedict Rueben and Jubb Miranda
Bought by
Moore Robin and Reppy Lauren
Seller's Agent
Walter Stauss
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Patti Boe
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$739,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-5.28%
Current Estimated Value
$1,308,239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$608,239
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.31%
Original Mortgage
$509,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2011
Sold by
Baker David C
Bought by
Gaster Benedict Rueben and Jubb Miranda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$576,000
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1998
Sold by
Green Nancy B and Green Arthur Jerard
Bought by
Baker David C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 1997
Sold by
Green Arthur Jerald
Bought by
Green Arthur Jerald and Green Nancy B
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
Moore Robin $700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gaster Benedict Rueben $640,000 First American Title Company
Baker David C $300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Green Arthur Jerald -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Moore Robin $555,000
Closed Moore Robin $525,300
Closed Moore Robin $557,500
Closed Moore Robin $509,000
Previous Owner Gaster Benedict Rueben $576,000
Previous Owner Baker David C $182,000
Previous Owner Baker David C $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/06/2015 01/06/15 Sold $700,000 -2.6% $868 / Sq Ft
12/06/2014 12/06/14 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2014 11/28/14 Price Changed $719,000 -2.7% $892 / Sq Ft
11/12/2014 11/12/14 For Sale $739,000 -- $917 / 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 $9,410 $841,296 $588,907 $252,389
2023 $9,297 $808,627 $566,039 $242,588
2022 $9,193 $792,771 $554,940 $237,831
2021 $9,002 $777,227 $544,059 $233,168
2020 $8,932 $769,257 $538,480 $230,777
2019 $8,737 $754,174 $527,922 $226,252
2018 $8,638 $739,386 $517,570 $221,816
2017 $8,528 $724,889 $507,422 $217,467
2016 $8,057 $710,676 $497,473 $213,203
2015 $7,673 $682,242 $477,570 $204,672
2014 $7,545 $668,878 $468,216 $200,662
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Walter Stauss

    Sereno Group

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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Patti Boe

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81440396

MLSListings

APN: 011-123-26-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Upper Seabright

539 Sumner St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 539 Sumner St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 12 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,338,382, approximately $1,660 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 539 Sumner 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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