NOT LISTED FOR SALE

550 Bernstein Dr Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Estimated Value: $668,000 - $817,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,153 Sq Ft
$649/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2020

Last sale price $712,000 $618 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,826/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • River View
  • Wood Flooring
  • San Lorenzo Valley High School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of December 2020

Charming creekside cottage on a flat half acre. 2BR home w/ bonus room- perfect 3rd bedroom or home office. Art studio has has formica counters, wood stove and garden views. Open concept great room is spacious, with vaulted ceilings, skylights and a cozy gas fireplace. Kitchen is completely remodeled, w/ quartzite countertops and a large kitchen island perfect for entertaining. Kitchen opens onto large flag stone patio, blending indoor and out door living. Seasonal creek meanders through property, creating great separation between main house and guest house. Multiple garden areas w/ established landscaping, herb garden, veggie garden and hot tub set in the center of a mature redwood cathedral. 2-out buildings for storage or workshop, 8 x 12 foot Tuff Shed, as well as the garden shed with sink and electricity, plus more flat and usable land.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jayson Madani

Room Real Estate License #70010074 Listed on: 10/30/2020

Room Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Karl Gerner

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01204455

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,950

Year Built

  • 1938

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Property Views

  • River
  • Forest
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,153 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Art Studio
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 8 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Seasonal Stream
  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Gray Water System
  • 300 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,950

Year Built

1938

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1-15
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 82
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 300
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1153
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Area In Family Room, Dining Bar, Eat In Kitchen, Skylight
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Formica, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Freezer, Island, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1153
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Great Room, Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab, Post And Pier
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Forest / Woods, Neighborhood, River / Stream
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Courtyard, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Gray Water System, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Pool: Spa - Above Ground, Spa - Cover, Spa - Fiberglass, Spa - Jetted, Spa / Hot Tub

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking, Room For Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Garden Window, High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Stream - Seasonal
  • Lot Acres: 0.5050
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 21998.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 21998.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: STUDIO

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2020
Closed on
Dec 2, 2020
Sold by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn
Bought by
Saleme Walter A and Siegel Cristina
Seller's Agent
Jayson Madani
Room Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Karl Gerner
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$712,000
Premium/Discount to List
$13,000
1.86%
Current Estimated Value
$748,732

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.06%
Original Mortgage
$622,000
Outstanding Balance
$557,267
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$226,197

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn
Bought by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn
Bought by
Whitaker Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn
Bought by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,800
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2012
Sold by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn
Bought by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,500
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2007
Sold by
Whitaker Bruce K and Whitaker Elizabeth L
Bought by
Whitaker Bruce Knox and Whitaker Elizabeth Lynn
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Saleme Walter A $712,000 First American Title Company
Whitaker Bruce Knox -- Old Republic Title Company
Whitaker Living Trust -- Accommodation
Whitaker Bruce Knox -- None Available
Whitaker Bruce Knox -- Tsi Ti Co
Whitaker Bruce Knox -- California Title Company
Whitaker Bruce Knox -- California Title Company
Whitaker Bruce Knox -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saleme Walter A $622,000
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce Knox $49,000
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce Knox $295,800
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce Knox $290,500
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce K $284,600
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce K $100,000
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce K $240,000
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce K $220,000
Previous Owner Whitaker Bruce K $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Sold $712,000 +1.9% $618 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2020 10/30/20 For Sale $699,000 -- $606 / 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 $8,950 $770,692 $541,216 $229,476
2023 $8,954 $740,765 $520,200 $220,565
2022 $8,742 $726,240 $510,000 $216,240
2021 $8,623 $712,000 $500,000 $212,000
2020 $4,062 $331,477 $185,950 $145,527
2019 $3,858 $324,978 $182,304 $142,674
2018 $3,786 $318,605 $178,729 $139,876
2017 $3,728 $312,358 $175,225 $137,133
2016 $3,651 $306,233 $171,789 $134,444
2015 $3,564 $301,634 $169,209 $132,425
2014 $3,506 $295,725 $165,894 $129,831
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81816423

MLSListings

APN: 085-042-07-000