NOT LISTED FOR SALE

565 Emerald City Way Watsonville, CA 95076

Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,010,000 - $2,723,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,927 Sq Ft
$805/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2018

Last sale price $1,190,000 $407 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,218/month

341 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2.67 Acre Lot
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Skyline View
  • Dumbwaiter

About This Home

As of September 2018

Nestled in the heart of the Aptos Hills within an exclusive gated community, this exceptional Mediterranean style residence is surrounded by graceful California Coastal Oaks & views of the surrounding mountains. The architecture captures natural light with expansive windows & skylights. Unparalleled in quality, this home boasts nearly 3,000 s.f. of living space & 2.3 acres of privacy. Central to the Monterey Bay & Silicon Valley, this property's location is also within close proximity to beaches, state parks, schools, shopping, entertainment, dining & Hwy 1. Interior features of this home include a chef's dream kitchen, sunny breakfast nook, formal dining room, living room with custom built in cabinetry, dual master bedroom suites, separate office area, gleaming hardwood floors, & high ceilings. The floor plan of this home flows seamlessly between indoor & outdoor spaces. Entertain in style & enjoy al fresco dining on the terraces. State of the art music studio. Attached 3 car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean Pate

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01160202 Listed on: 09/12/2017

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Pam Rodgers

Intero Real Estate Services License #01748566

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Striffler

Aldina Real Estate,Inc. License #01221022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,984

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2.67 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as SU

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Electric Gate
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,927 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Dumbwaiter
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-041-58-000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance - road, water
  • Emerald City Way Community Association

Security

  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,984

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Age: 24
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2927
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Zoning Description: SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 2927
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Fire System - Sprinkler, Secured Garage / Parking
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater, Office Area, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Tubs - 2+
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Grid, Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Roof: Metal, Tile
  • View: Mountains, Valley
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Fencing: Gate, Partial Fencing
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Forced Air, Propane, Stove - Pellet, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Dumbwaiter, High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fees Include: Maintenance - Road, Water
  • H O A Name Text: Emerald City Way Community

Schools

  • School District: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • Middle School: Aptos Junior High
  • High School: Aptos High
  • High School: 826
  • Middle School: 820

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Gently Sloped, Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 049-041-58-000
  • Lot Acres: 2.6650
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 116087.40
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 116087.40

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Pajaro Valley Unified
  • High School Text: Aptos High
  • Middle School Text: Aptos Junior High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Stevens Shannon and Wolf Shannon
Bought by
Stevens Shannon
Current Estimated Value
$2,414,446

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Stevens Kirk
Bought by
Stevens Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2019
Sold by
Stevens Shannon
Bought by
Stevens Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2018
Sold by
Stevens Shannon and Wolf Shannon
Bought by
Wolf Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2017
Closed on
Sep 12, 2018
Sold by
Rudusky Daryl B and Rudusky Pamela
Bought by
Stevens Shannon
Seller's Agent
Sean Pate
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Steve Striffler
Aldina Real Estate,Inc.
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$285,000
-19.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.41%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 12, 2017
Closed on
Sep 6, 2018
Sold by
Stevens Kirk
Bought by
Stevens Shannon
Seller's Agent
Sean Pate
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Steve Striffler
Aldina Real Estate,Inc.
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$285,000
-19.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Stevens Shannon -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Stevens Shannon -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Stevens Shannon -- First American Title Company
Wolf Shannon -- None Available
Stevens Shannon $1,190,000 First American Title Company
Stevens Shannon -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ecg Holdings Llc $400,000
Closed Stevens Shannon $250,000
Closed Stevens Shannon $445,250
Closed Stevens Shannon $500,000
Previous Owner Rudusky Daryl B $417,000
Previous Owner Rudusky Daryl B $524,750
Previous Owner Rudusky Daryl B $531,000
Previous Owner Coale Jerry Lee $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2018 09/20/18 Sold $1,190,000 -0.4% $407 / Sq Ft
08/20/2018 08/20/18 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Price Changed $1,195,000 -8.0% $408 / Sq Ft
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Price Changed $1,299,000 -7.1% $444 / Sq Ft
05/16/2018 05/16/18 Price Changed $1,399,000 -5.2% $478 / Sq Ft
04/26/2018 04/26/18 For Sale $1,475,000 -1.6% $504 / Sq Ft
04/25/2018 04/25/18 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2017 09/12/17 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $512 / 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 $23,984 $2,228,537 $1,146,105 $1,082,432
2023 $14,108 $1,275,920 $686,209 $589,711
2022 $13,931 $1,250,902 $672,754 $578,148
2021 $13,582 $1,226,375 $659,563 $566,812
2020 $13,382 $1,213,800 $652,800 $561,000
2019 $13,155 $1,190,000 $640,000 $550,000
2018 $12,466 $1,133,331 $599,760 $533,571
2017 $12,376 $1,111,109 $588,000 $523,109
2016 $12,053 $1,089,323 $576,471 $512,852
2015 $11,980 $1,072,960 $567,812 $505,148
2014 $11,724 $1,051,942 $556,689 $495,253
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Sean Pate

    Sereno Group

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  • Pam Rodgers

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Pam Rodgers

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (408) 621-5646

    60 Total Sales

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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Steve Striffler

    Aldina Real Estate,Inc.

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  • Z

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Zoran Kolundzic

    Metropolitan Financial

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81701034

MLSListings

APN: 049-041-58-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076 Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley

565 Emerald City Way, Watsonville, CA

This home is located at 565 Emerald City Way, Watsonville, CA 95076 since 12 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,357,293, approximately $805 per square foot. This property was built in 1994. 565 Emerald City Way is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Calabasas Elementary School, Aptos Junior High School, and Aptos High School.

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