NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 Highland Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Westlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,648,046 - $2,037,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,040 Sq Ft
$897/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

This home is located at 653 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 and is currently estimated at $1,830,012, approximately $897 per square foot. 653 Highland Ave is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Westlake Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Kramer Leila
Bought by
Kramer Living Trust and Kramer
Current Estimated Value
$1,847,252

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2020
Sold by
Kramer Leila and The Ken Kramer Trust
Bought by
Kramer Leila

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2016
Sold by
Kramer Ken and Ken Kramer Trust
Bought by
Kramer Kenneth P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2016
Sold by
Kramer Kenneth P
Bought by
Kramer Ken and The Ken Kramer Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$387,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2011
Sold by
Kramer Ken
Bought by
Kramer Ken and The Ken Kramer Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2010
Sold by
Kramer Ken P
Bought by
Kramer Ken and Ken Kramer Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2010
Sold by
Kramer Ken and Ken Kramer Trust
Bought by
Kramer Kenneth P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2000
Sold by
Marcus Shirley and Howard S & Shirley Marcus 1996
Bought by
Marcus Shirley and Marcus Exemption Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2000
Sold by
Kramer Kenneth Paul Um and Kramer Ken
Bought by
Kramer Ken and Ken Kramer Trust Agreement

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2000
Sold by
Kassler David D
Bought by
Kassler David D
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
Kramer Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kramer Leila -- None Available
Kramer Kenneth P -- North American Title
Kramer Ken -- North American Title
Kramer Ken -- First American Title Company
Kramer Ken -- First American Title Company
Kramer Ken -- None Available
Kramer Kenneth P -- Ticor Title Insurance Co
Marcus Shirley -- --
Kramer Ken -- --
Kassler David D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kramer Leila Ann $79,600
Previous Owner Karmer Leila $533,000
Previous Owner Kramer Leila $180,000
Previous Owner Kramer Kenneth P $387,000
Previous Owner Kramer Ken $350,000
Previous Owner Kramer Kenneth P $350,000
Previous Owner Kramer Ken $59,399
Source: Public Records

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 $4,213 $354,071 $143,385 $210,686
2023 $4,164 $340,322 $137,817 $202,505
2022 $4,120 $333,649 $135,115 $198,534
2021 $4,040 $327,107 $132,466 $194,641
2020 $4,010 $323,754 $131,108 $192,646
2019 $3,840 $317,405 $128,537 $188,868
2018 $3,798 $311,181 $126,016 $185,165
2017 $3,750 $305,080 $123,545 $181,535
2016 $3,555 $299,098 $121,123 $177,975
2015 $3,404 $294,606 $119,304 $175,302
2014 $3,348 $288,835 $116,967 $171,868
Source: Public Records

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California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Westlake

653 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 653 Highland Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 and is currently estimated at $1,830,012, approximately $897 per square foot. 653 Highland Ave 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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