NOT LISTED FOR SALE

602 California St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

California Street-Mission Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,523,000 - $1,789,327

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,008 Sq Ft
$851/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2020

Last sale price $1,255,000 $625 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,480/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2020

Elegant craftsman style home built in modern times with beautiful trim and architectural elements in the heart of the Westside of Santa Cruz. Walk in to the most elegant living room with walls of windows overlooking the greenery in the yard, dual sided gas fireplace with beautifully finished mantel, hardwood floors, & built-in bookshelves. The kitchen & family room combination features a circular dining area, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. All the bedrooms upstairs have vaulted ceilings. The master bedroom suite has a beautiful cupola style room, perfect for a reading nook, or yoga/meditation room. The property borders year round Laurel St creek. Relax in the sun on your back deck and listen to the sounds of the stream and birds in the trees. This property is strolling distance to Downtown Santa Cruz, West Cliff Drive, the Boardwalk, beaches, and restaurants. You will love this home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica L. Wallace

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01455690 Listed on: 06/16/2020

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Bacorn

David Lyng Real Estate License #70010065

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,927

Year Built

  • 1983

Lot Details

  • 8,451

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Built-In Oven
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 8,451 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • Stream

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,927

Year Built

1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Res
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 37
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1983

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Dual See Thru, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2008
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Half On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Solid Surface, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 841
  • Middle School: 37458

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Stream - Year Round
  • Lot Acres: 0.1940
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8451.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8451.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2020
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
White Chester M and White Karen G
Bought by
Samuelson Patrick and Samuelson Angela Gray
Seller's Agent
Jessica L. Wallace
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Bacorn
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-3.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,708,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$453,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Outstanding Balance
$135,806
Interest Rate
2.9%
Estimated Equity
$1,572,526

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2005
Sold by
White Chester M and White Karen G
Bought by
White Chester M and White Karen G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1996
Sold by
Campbell Robert H
Bought by
White Chester M and White Karen G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,600
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Samuelson Patrick $1,255,000 First American Title Company
White Chester M -- --
White Chester M $282,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Samuelson Patrick $152,000
Open Samuelson Patrick $765,600
Previous Owner White Chester M $120,000
Previous Owner White Chester M $310,000
Previous Owner White Chester M $275,000
Previous Owner White Chester M $225,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $1,255,000 -1.6% $625 / Sq Ft
08/29/2020 08/29/20 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Price Changed $1,275,000 -1.5% $635 / Sq Ft
06/16/2020 06/16/20 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $645 / 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 $14,927 $1,358,453 $898,419 $460,034
2023 $14,744 $1,305,702 $863,532 $442,170
2022 $14,577 $1,280,100 $846,600 $433,500
2021 $14,270 $1,255,000 $830,000 $425,000
2020 $4,771 $428,366 $214,183 $214,183
2019 $4,672 $419,968 $209,984 $209,984
2018 $4,616 $411,732 $205,866 $205,866
2017 $4,554 $403,660 $201,830 $201,830
2016 $4,295 $395,746 $197,873 $197,873
2015 $4,206 $389,802 $194,901 $194,901
2014 $4,132 $382,166 $191,083 $191,083
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jessica L. Wallace

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jessica L. Wallace

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 419-9345

    1 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Jessica L. Wallace
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Joshua Bacorn

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81796793

MLSListings

APN: 006-494-04-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 California Street-Mission Hill

602 California St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 602 California St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 16 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,708,332, approximately $850 per square foot. This property was built in 1983. 602 California St is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Westlake Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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