NOT LISTED FOR SALE

615 Melrose Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Banana Belt Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,180,000 - $1,493,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
$850/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 02, 2020

Last sale price $949,000 $589 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,353/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Den
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Shed

About This Home

As of June 2020

Charming single level 1948 classic home. Large lot, room for ADU or perhaps two, buyer to check with City Planning. Wonderful, peaceful highly desirable neighborhood. The location is so convenient for shopping, restaurants. schools, banking, not far from Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor and beach. Also, perfect for commuters, just minutes away from HWY 1.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

'Aldo' Warren Penniman

California Real Estate License #01201327 Listed on: 04/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Niemeyer

David Lyng Real Estate License #02001675

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,446

Year Built

  • 1948

Lot Details

  • 7,623 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,446

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 72
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1610
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1610
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: De Laveaga Elementary
  • Middle School: Branciforte Middle School
  • High School: Harbor High
  • High School: 851
  • Elementary School: 843
  • Middle School: 37459

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1750
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7623.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7623.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2020
Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Dalman R Dennis and The Dalman Family Trust
Bought by
Brown Tracy and Cooperrder Cheryl
Seller's Agent
'Aldo' Warren Penniman
California Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christy Niemeyer
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$989,500
Sold Price
$949,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,500
-4.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,368,486

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$419,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.19%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2020
Closed on
May 20, 2020
Sold by
Fozard Robert Wayne
Bought by
Cooperrider Cheryl
Seller's Agent
'Aldo' Warren Penniman
California Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christy Niemeyer
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$989,500
Sold Price
$949,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,500
-4.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1996
Sold by
Dalman Thelma M
Bought by
Dalman Thelma M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
8.3%
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
Brown Tracy $949,000 First American Title Company
Cooperrider Cheryl -- First American Title Company
Dalman Thelma M -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Dalman Thelma M $100,000
Previous Owner Dalman Thelma M $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Sold $949,000 -4.1% $589 / Sq Ft
05/04/2020 05/04/20 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2020 04/15/20 For Sale $989,500 -- $615 / 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 $11,446 $1,037,870 $726,509 $311,361
2023 $11,367 $997,569 $698,298 $299,271
2022 $11,239 $978,008 $684,606 $293,402
2021 $11,004 $958,832 $671,182 $287,650
2020 $1,272 $75,930 $31,095 $44,835
2019 $1,159 $74,440 $30,484 $43,956
2018 $1,148 $72,982 $29,888 $43,094
2017 $1,137 $71,550 $29,302 $42,248
2016 $1,093 $70,148 $28,728 $41,420
2015 $964 $69,094 $28,296 $40,798
2014 $950 $67,740 $27,742 $39,998
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • 'Aldo' Warren Penniman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    'Aldo' Warren Penniman

    California Real Estate

    (831) 818-4108

    10 Total Sales

    'Aldo' Warren Penniman
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  • Christy Niemeyer

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Christy Niemeyer

    David Lyng Real Estate

    (408) 438-2455

    29 Total Sales

    Christy Niemeyer
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81787159

MLSListings

APN: 009-343-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95062 Banana Belt

615 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 615 Melrose Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 since 15 April 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,368,486, approximately $849 per square foot. This property was built in 1948. 615 Melrose Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including De Laveaga Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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