6225 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060
1
Bed
1
Bath
792
Sq Ft
10.62
Acres
Highlights
- Ocean View
- 10.62 Acre Lot
- Mud Room
- Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
About This Home
As of March 2025Homesteaders dream property! Small cabin on a gorgeous 10.6 acres of usable rolling terrain ready for you to grow, play and curate the life you want. This incredible property borders Empire Grade and backs up to 73 acres of unimproved State owned property. This small but cute, 1 bdrm, older cabin, is clean (new carpet, paint and light fixtures), in need of some modern updates, and can provide the start to an idyllic self-sufficient, rural lifestyle. If you need more space, this little cutie could make a great ADU while you work to build your dream home, built to captivate the gorgeous ocean view and sunsets from this prime piece of the world in Bonny Doon. Attached 1 car garage, plus detached carport. Private well and holding tank.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sherman & Boone Realtors License #01271425 Listed on: 03/15/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,422
Year Built
- Built in 1966
Lot Details
- 10.62 Acre Lot
- West Facing Home
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Zoning described as RR
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- 1 Carport Space
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Ocean
- Mountain
- Forest
Home Design
- Cabin
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 792 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Mud Room
- Combination Dining and Living Room
Kitchen
- Electric Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Primary Bedroom on Main
- Jack-and-Jill Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
- Laundry Tub
Horse Facilities and Amenities
- Horses Potentially Allowed on Property
Utilities
- Wall Furnace
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Separate Meters
- Propane
- Water Treatment System
- Water Storage
- Well
- Septic Tank
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 063-101-24-000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 15, 2025
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Lawrence Richard A and Lawrence Sean D
Bought by
Poli Andrea and Louman Mare
Seller's Agent
Sheila Feddema
Sherman & Boone Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Mario Desantis
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$840,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
7.14%
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$990
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.27%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$348,831
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$552,159
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 16, 2020
Sold by
Lawrence Alexandra M
Bought by
Lawrence Sean D
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 8, 2020
Sold by
Williams James R and Williams Ernest George
Bought by
Lawrence Richard A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 2017
Sold by
Hersh Christine E
Bought by
Hersh Wayne Alfred and Hersh Christine Elise
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 2015
Sold by
Williams Ernest G
Bought by
Williams Ernest George and Williams Ben Sandra
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2002
Sold by
Williams Ernest G
Bought by
Williams Ernest G and Williams James R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 1996
Sold by
Wildhagen Ernest P
Bought by
Wildhagen Ernest Peter
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $900,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $840,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $450,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2025 03/15/25 | Sold | $900,000 | +7.1% | $1,136 / Sq Ft |
| 03/15/2025 03/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/15/2025 03/15/25 | For Sale | $840,000 | -- | $1,061 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,422 | $916,246 | $757,702 | $158,544 |
| 2023 | $10,250 | $880,668 | $728,280 | $152,388 |
| 2022 | $10,082 | $863,400 | $714,000 | $149,400 |
| 2021 | $9,674 | $840,000 | $700,000 | $140,000 |
| 2020 | $7,429 | $634,884 | $499,802 | $135,082 |
| 2019 | $7,005 | $622,434 | $490,001 | $132,433 |
| 2018 | $6,891 | $610,229 | $480,394 | $129,835 |
| 2017 | $6,789 | $598,268 | $470,975 | $127,293 |
| 2016 | $6,556 | $586,537 | $461,740 | $124,797 |
| 2015 | $6,477 | $577,726 | $454,804 | $122,922 |
| 2014 | $6,386 | $566,409 | $445,896 | $120,513 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sheila Feddema
Sherman & Boone Realtors
(831) 464-5088
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
-
S
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Sheila Giblin
Sherman & Boone Realtors
(831) 464-5050
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Mario Desantis
Coldwell Banker Realty
(831) 291-0511
3 in this area
86 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81998116
APN: 063-101-24-000
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