NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 Aurora Rd Soquel, CA 95073

Estimated Value: $1,243,328 - $1,496,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,280 Sq Ft
$1,090/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2017

Last sale price $695,000 $543 Per Sq Ft

Est. 101% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,221/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Granite Countertops
  • Mountain Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wine Refrigerator

About This Home

As of June 2017

Just Listed in Soquel! Leave the Traffic and the Hustle and Bustle of the City Behind and Find Peace and Serenity at this Special Santa Cruz Mountain Property. Located Just 10 Minutes from Soquel Village and a Quick 10 Minute Drive to Hwy 17 and Close to Silicon Valley. Beautiful Ridgetop Home on Over an Acre w/Mountain and Forest Views. End of the Road Privacy. Amenities Include: Remodeled Kitchen w/Cherry Cabinets, Granite Counters, and a Built in Wine Fridge! Hardwood Floors Throughout. Approximately 900 Square feet of Decking to Enjoy the Amazing View and Serenity of this Mountain Home. Additional Features Include Updated Bathrooms, New Dual Paned Windows, Two Car Garage, Additional Storage, and Office/Room in the Garage. Additional Parking for RV or a Boat. Capitola Beach is only 6.5 Miles Away. What an Amazing Location! What an Amazing Home! Must see to Appreciate!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Lussier

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01874241 Listed on: 05/25/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Huve Rivas

Monterey Bay Properties License #01900589

Monterey Bay Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as RA

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,280 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Clean Air Certified Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Electric Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 103-011-25-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1280
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Zoning Description: RA
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Clean Air Certified
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1280
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Hookup - Washer/Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 877

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 103-011-25-000
  • Lot Acres: 1.0520
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 45825.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 45825.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Mountain Elementary
  • High School Text: Soquel High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2021
Sold by
Newman Jeff R
Bought by
Ferguson Lucas E and Murr Shannon
Current Estimated Value
$1,394,582

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$982,080
Outstanding Balance
$889,151
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$505,431

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Pennebaker Steven G and Parker Susan Lyn
Bought by
Newman Jeff R
Seller's Agent
Chris Lussier
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Huve Rivas
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$679,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.51%
Original Mortgage
$521,250
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2002
Sold by
Pennebaker Steven G and Parker Susan Lynn
Bought by
Pennebaker Steven G and Parker Susan Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1999
Sold by
Craver John S
Bought by
Pennebaker Steven George and Parker Susan Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
6.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1998
Sold by
Craver John S
Bought by
Craver John S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$277,500
Interest Rate
6.6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1997
Sold by
Craver John S
Bought by
Craver John S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1996
Sold by
Wilson Jay C
Bought by
Craver John S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Interest Rate
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1994
Sold by
Cole Gerald Alan and Cole Shirley J
Bought by
Wilson Jay C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
8.55%
Source: Public Records

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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
Ferguson Lucas E $980,000 Old Republic Title Company
Newman Jeff R $695,000 Old Republic Title Company
Pennebaker Steven G -- --
Pennebaker Steven George $410,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Craver John S -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Craver John S -- --
Craver John S $305,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Wilson Jay C $300,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ferguson Lucas E $982,080
Previous Owner Newman Jeff R $521,250
Previous Owner Pennebaker Steven George $328,000
Previous Owner Craver John S $277,500
Previous Owner Craver John S $274,500
Previous Owner Wilson Jay C $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Sold $695,000 +2.4% $543 / Sq Ft
06/05/2017 06/05/17 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2017 05/25/17 For Sale $679,000 -- $530 / 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 $11,232 $1,017,487 $757,703 $259,784
2023 $11,047 $977,976 $728,280 $249,696
2022 $10,901 $958,800 $714,000 $244,800
2021 $8,365 $745,180 $611,155 $134,025
2020 $8,268 $737,540 $604,889 $132,651
2019 $8,127 $723,078 $593,028 $130,050
2018 $7,984 $708,900 $581,400 $127,500
2017 $6,165 $553,832 $418,752 $135,080
2016 $5,953 $542,974 $410,542 $132,432
2015 $5,773 $534,818 $404,376 $130,442
2014 $5,670 $524,340 $396,454 $127,886
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chris Lussier

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Huve Rivas

    Monterey Bay Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81653152

MLSListings

APN: 103-011-25-000

California Santa Cruz County Soquel 95073

655 Aurora Rd, Soquel, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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