NOT LISTED FOR SALE

545 Sunlit Ln Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $1,191,471 - $1,487,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,745 Sq Ft
$761/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 29, 2012

Last sale price $665,000 $381 Per Sq Ft

Est. 100% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,972/month

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • Canyon View
  • Bonus Room
  • Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Workshop

About This Home

As of November 2012

Nearly 5 acres zoned RA for horses. Sunny flat approx 2 acres in front of house. Big western sky with 2 story sunset view glass in this chalet style 1750 ft. home. Loft bedroom w/ full bath, full height basement/shop/storage. Several outbldgs incl. small shed built as a "log house". Lots of room, established gardens, horseshoe pit, room for arena, LOTS of parking. Estate in the making.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Murphy Realty

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70010791 Listed on: 06/06/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Brad T. Kurtz

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #00964732

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,567

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Fenced For Horses
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Canyon
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,745 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Loft Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Storage
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Agricultural
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-174-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,567

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 32
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 381.09
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1745
  • Builder Architect: Custom
  • Map Book Page: 931
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: A
  • Thomas Bros Page: 931
  • Thomas Brothers: A6
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Family Room, Free Standing, Yes
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room, Dining Area in Family Room, Breakfast Bar, Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 1745
  • Stories: 3
  • Bedrooms: Loft Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Workshop, Basement - Full, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains, Canyon
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Tennis Court(s) - Possible, BBQ Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Horse Property Description: Fenced, Unimproved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard, Fireplace, Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bonny Doon Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill Middle
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 891
  • Middle School: 849

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Agricultural Use
  • Parcel Number: 080-174-016
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 386.82
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Acres
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4.80
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 209088.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 209088.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4.80
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Insulated Water Heater, Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 3

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Bonny Doon Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2015
Sold by
Dodge Joel
Bought by
Dodge Ruth Tania
Current Estimated Value
$1,327,118

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2012
Closed on
Nov 26, 2012
Sold by
Vignali Lois and Vignali Steven A
Bought by
Dodge Joel A and Dodge Ruth T
Seller's Agent
Frank Murphy Realty
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Brad T. Kurtz
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1994
Sold by
Martino Ilene
Bought by
Vignali Lois and Vignali Steven A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
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
Dodge Ruth Tania -- None Available
Dodge Joel A $665,000 First American Title Company
Vignali Lois $315,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Vignali Lois $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/29/2012 11/29/12 Sold $665,000 -1.5% $381 / Sq Ft
10/19/2012 10/19/12 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2012 07/07/12 For Sale $675,000 -- $387 / 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 $9,567 $818,900 $491,340 $327,560
2023 $9,293 $787,102 $472,261 $314,841
2022 $9,132 $771,668 $463,001 $308,667
2021 $8,810 $756,537 $453,922 $302,615
2020 $8,736 $748,780 $449,268 $299,512
2019 $8,356 $734,098 $440,459 $293,639
2018 $8,173 $719,704 $431,822 $287,882
2017 $8,053 $705,591 $423,354 $282,237
2016 $7,779 $691,756 $415,053 $276,703
2015 $7,709 $681,366 $408,819 $272,547
2014 $7,603 $668,019 $400,811 $267,208
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Frank Murphy Realty

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Brad T. Kurtz

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Kirk Johnson

    Oceana Resales and Rentals

    (760) 685-2027

    29 Total Sales

    Kirk Johnson
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81221414

MLSListings

APN: 080-174-16-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

545 Sunlit Ln, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 545 Sunlit Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 06 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,327,118, approximately $760 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 545 Sunlit Ln is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bonny Doon Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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