NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5440 Soquel Dr Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,536,000 - $2,054,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,780 Sq Ft
$1,015/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 6, 2020

Last sale price $1,350,000 $758 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,181 / mo

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 1.07 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Recreation Room
  • Garden View

About This Home

As of August 2020

GORGEOUS 1+ ACRE SOQUEL property featuring a Homes & Garden style, 3bd/3.5basingle-level farmhouse & a large, legal 1 bd /2 bath ADU with expansive backyard. A true gardener's paradise in the heart of Soquel. The main home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a welcoming living room, updated kitchen with modern stainless steel appliances, formal dining room, a sprawling game room and 100% charm and decor at every turn. Large Master Bedroom suite with attached private bathroom, beautiful hardwood floors throughout & exceptional, real vintage door handles and period-specific fixtures adorn the rooms. Detached legal ADU makes a perfect guest living situation or can provide lots of extra income! Property is favorably zoned RM-4 and has abundant room to roam! Outdoor living at it's finest with a quaint gazebo, enclosed turtle habitat, riparian views and plenty of open space. Additional storage sheds are ready for your hobbies or projects. "Potential" to build multiple units is a bonus.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank DeBernardo

Frank De Bernardo, Broker License #02076312 Listed on: 04/21/2020

Frank De Bernardo, Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Zachary Bachmeier

Thunderbird Real Estate License #01949129

Thunderbird Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • 1.07 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Mostly Level
  • May Be Possible The Lot Can Be Split Into 2+ Parcels

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,780 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Features

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

1.07 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RM-4
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1780
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1780
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Gazebo, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Fenced Front
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Drive Through, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Mostly Level, Possible Lot Split
  • Lot Acres: 1.0710
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 46653.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 46653.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Frank DeBernardo
Frank De Bernardo, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Zachary Bachmeier
Thunderbird Real Estate
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-9.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,805,884

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$455,884
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Outstanding Balance
$955,535
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$850,349

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
1.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$552,180
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,350,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$875,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
$410,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,080,000
Previous Owner $650,000
Previous Owner $552,180
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Sold $1,350,000 -9.7% $758 / Sq Ft
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2020 04/21/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $840 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $17,128 $1,461,283 $1,055,371 $405,912
2023 $16,768 $1,404,540 $1,014,390 $390,150
2022 $16,586 $1,377,000 $994,500 $382,500
2021 $16,107 $1,350,000 $975,000 $375,000
2020 $14,664 $1,219,797 $828,461 $391,336
2019 $13,783 $1,146,831 $790,655 $356,176
2018 $12,988 $1,071,805 $738,930 $332,875
2017 $12,373 $1,011,137 $697,104 $314,033
2016 $11,107 $936,238 $645,466 $290,772
2015 $10,448 $883,243 $608,929 $274,314
2014 $9,502 $795,714 $548,584 $247,130
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Frank DeBernardo

    Frank De Bernardo, Broker

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Zachary Bachmeier

    Thunderbird Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81789946

MLSListings

APN: 037-181-39-000

California Santa Cruz County Soquel 95073

5440 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA

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