NOT LISTED FOR SALE

565 E Bel Mar Dr Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $3,759,000 - $4,316,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
5,292 Sq Ft
$758/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 31, 2016

Last sale price $2,650,000 $501 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,537 / mo

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 5.86 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2016

Stunning coastal estate on a nearly 6 acre knoll-top overlooking La Selva Beach with panoramic ocean views from Monterey to Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz. This exquisite showcase home is the ultimate entertainment venue with lush gardens and incredible indoor/outdoor living. Quality is evident throughout and features a luxurious master suite with fireplace, formal and informal living and dining areas, media room, guest suite and ocean view office. Plus just minutes to the beach, golf & shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike O'Boy

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01225575 Listed on: 02/05/2016

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Bowers

Bailey Properties License #01796536

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 5.86 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as SU

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Slate Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,292 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Alarm System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-561-02-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

5.86 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5292
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Zoning Description: SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 5292
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tub, Tub with Jets
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Slate
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Hills, Mountains, Ocean, Panoramic
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Private / Secluded, Views
  • Parcel Number: 049-561-02-000
  • Lot Acres: 5.8550
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 255043.80
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 255043.80

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$4,009,337

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2016
Closed on
May 24, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mike O'Boy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Tim Bowers
Bailey Properties
List Price
$2,595,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
2.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.20%
Original Mortgage
$1,987,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,578,051
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,431,286

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2007
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
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2007
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
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1995
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
$315,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
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
-- None Available
$2,650,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
$1,274,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$450,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,987,500
Previous Owner $1,500,000
Previous Owner $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2016 05/31/16 Sold $2,650,000 +2.1% $501 / Sq Ft
04/05/2016 04/05/16 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2016 02/05/16 For Sale $2,595,000 -- $490 / 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 $34,583 $3,239,866 $1,226,414 $2,013,452
2023 $34,075 $3,114,059 $1,178,791 $1,935,268
2022 $33,486 $3,052,999 $1,155,678 $1,897,321
2021 $32,832 $2,993,136 $1,133,017 $1,860,119
2020 $32,345 $2,962,446 $1,121,400 $1,841,046
2019 $31,278 $2,857,201 $1,099,411 $1,757,790
2018 $30,012 $2,757,060 $1,077,854 $1,679,206
2017 $29,795 $2,703,000 $1,056,720 $1,646,280
2016 $17,169 $1,560,206 $638,257 $921,949
2015 $17,086 $1,536,770 $628,670 $908,100
2014 $16,720 $1,506,667 $616,355 $890,312
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Mike O'Boy

    Sereno Group

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  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tim Bowers

    Bailey Properties

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  • Y

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Yana Stubbs

    HomeSmart Realty West

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81549521

MLSListings

APN: 049-561-02-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

565 E Bel Mar Dr, Watsonville, CA

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