$1,900,000
SOLD JUL 10, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,753 Sq Ft
4.86 Acres

Recently Sold

$690 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 4.86 Acre Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

About This Home

As of July 2025

Imagine waking up to the ocean breeze, walking through your own redwood groves before lunch, and taking Zoom calls from your sun-drenched home office. This custom Spanish-style artisan retreat sits on nearly 5 acres in Santa Cruz Gardens, offering breathtaking forest and wilderness views that make you feel as if you're floating above the treetops. The expansive open floor plan is anchored by a stunning, recently remodeled kitchen - one of the most beautiful and functional spaces you'll find - featuring a 6-person island, high-end fixtures, a dedicated beverage station, and a thoughtfully designed baking station. The private ground floor master bedroom wing offers a peaceful retreat, set apart from the rest of the home for added serenity. A flexible office area can serve as a playroom or be converted into a 4th bedroom. Outdoor living shines with a large private patio for entertaining, raised garden beds, and direct access to scenic Chaminade trails. Walk to Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary, reach the beach and downtown Santa Cruz in 10 minutes, and enjoy quick access to shopping, Dominican Hospital, and Hwy 1 in under 5 minutes. Live where others vacation - this is life in Santa Cruz, where you don't have to choose between career and lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bri Steel

Live Love Santa Cruz License #01977946 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cal Vink

eXp Realty of California Inc License #02188092

eXp Realty of California Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,036

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 4.86 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,753 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 102-501-01-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,036

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 23
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2753
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Living Sq Ft: 2753
  • Stories: 2
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 102-501-01-000
  • Lot Acres: 4.8600
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 211702.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 211702.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Miller Girvetz Family Trust and Miller Ruth J
Bought by
Dodge/Porter Family Trust and Dodge
Seller's Agent
Bri Steel
Live Love Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Cal Vink
eXp Realty of California Inc
List Price
$1,999,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-4.95%
Views
149

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
45.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Girvetz Jon E and Miller Ruth J
Bought by
Miller Girvetz Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2003
Sold by
Boutell Peter S and Kirch Mary Ann
Bought by
Girvetz Jon E and Miller Rugh J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,900,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $945,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $423,450 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $505,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $526,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $525,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $1,900,000 +0.1% $690 / Sq Ft
06/28/2025 06/28/25 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $1,899,000 -5.0% $690 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $1,999,000 -- $726 / 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 $16,036 $1,368,681 $724,170 $644,511
2023 $15,693 $1,315,534 $696,050 $619,484
2022 $15,594 $1,289,739 $682,402 $607,337
2021 $15,135 $1,264,449 $669,021 $595,428
2020 $14,984 $1,251,484 $662,161 $589,323
2019 $14,634 $1,226,946 $649,178 $577,768
2018 $14,408 $1,202,888 $636,449 $566,439
2017 $14,217 $1,179,302 $623,970 $555,332
2016 $13,428 $1,156,176 $611,734 $544,442
2015 $13,165 $1,138,810 $602,546 $536,264
2014 $12,918 $1,115,380 $590,149 $525,231
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82009872

MLSListings

APN: 102-501-01-000