NOT LISTED FOR SALE

630 Almar Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Lighthouse-The Circles Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,243,000 - $3,267,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$2,170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 03, 2017

Last sale price $800,000 $794 Per Sq Ft

Est. 166% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,946/month

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Secluded Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Workshop
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • 1-minute walk to Garfield Park

About This Home

As of October 2017

Open House this Sunday 9/27 2-4:30PM. Location! Westside Santa Cruz just a few blocks from West Cliff Drive. Huge sunny lot over 6000 square feet with organic garden, fruit trees, detached workshop and tons of sunshine and privacy. Charming single level home with extra parking for RV/boats or extra vehicles. Newer bathroom and tile floors. Tons of potential yet turn key to live-in right now! Close to beaches and great Dog beach at Mitchells Cove at the end of Almar Street and surfing, farmers market, New Leaf, Kelly's Bakery and numerous craft breweries, wineries and eateries. Excellent schools and easy access to UCSC and the Monterey Bay!!! Projection for student rental $3600.00/month +

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Ann Demos

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #01104266 Listed on: 07/11/2017

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom Brezsny

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01063297

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,801

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot

Property Views

  • Park or Greenbelt
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Washer and Dryer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Carport Spaces

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-142-20-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,801

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1008
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1008
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Outside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood, Park
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Carport, Covered Parking, Parking Area
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

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: Grade - Level, Private / Secluded
  • Parcel Number: 003-142-20-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.1460
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6360.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6360.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Bay View Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2021
Sold by
Fink Ellery and Visintainer Tammie
Bought by
Fink Ellery and Visintainer Tammie
Current Estimated Value
$2,124,092

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2017
Closed on
Sep 8, 2017
Sold by
Mccullough Patricia A and Patricia A Mccullough Living T
Bought by
Fink Ellery and Visintainer Tammie
Seller's Agent
Debra Ann Demos
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Tom Brezsny
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.67%
Original Mortgage
$636,150
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 1998
Sold by
Mccullough Patricia A
Bought by
Mccullough Patricia A and Patricia A Mccullough Living T
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
Fink Ellery -- None Available
Fink Ellery $800,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Mccullough Patricia A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fink/Visitainer Living Trust $350,000
Open Fink Ellery $611,000
Closed Fink Ellery $615,000
Closed Fink Ellery $636,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2017 10/03/17 Sold $800,000 +0.1% $794 / Sq Ft
09/01/2017 09/01/17 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2017 08/21/17 For Sale $799,000 -0.1% $793 / Sq Ft
07/27/2017 07/27/17 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2017 07/22/17 Off Market $800,000 -- --
07/11/2017 07/11/17 For Sale $799,000 -- $793 / 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 $15,801 $1,447,494 $682,698 $764,796
2023 $9,946 $874,917 $656,188 $218,729
2022 $9,833 $857,761 $643,321 $214,440
2021 $9,628 $840,943 $630,707 $210,236
2020 $9,552 $832,320 $624,240 $208,080
2019 $9,342 $816,000 $612,000 $204,000
2018 $9,234 $800,000 $600,000 $200,000
2017 $510 $42,370 $17,970 $24,400
2016 $485 $41,540 $17,618 $23,922
2015 $431 $40,916 $17,354 $23,562
2014 $423 $40,114 $17,014 $23,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Debra Ann Demos

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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  • Tom Brezsny

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Tom Brezsny

    Sereno Group

    (831) 818-1431

    5 in this area

    227 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81669404

MLSListings

APN: 003-142-20-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Lighthouse-The Circles

630 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 630 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 11 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,187,571, approximately $2,170 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 630 Almar Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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