NOT LISTED FOR SALE

656 Spring St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Westlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,032,000 - $2,954,125

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,850 Sq Ft
$891/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2014

Last sale price $1,260,000 $442 Per Sq Ft

Est. 98% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,115/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 1-minute walk to Pogonip

About This Home

As of April 2014

This ocean view home is at the end of a private drive on the upper Westside. The five hundred square foot master suite shares the main level with kitchen, dining, and formal living; all with ocean views. Downstairs offers a family room and three more bedrooms. A vintage oak shades part of the flat-usable wraparound backyard. The home is on the hill's edge, just next to the gateway to the Pogonip.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Morrell

CENTURY 21 Masters License #01301485 Listed on: 02/13/2014

CENTURY 21 Masters

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Schatan

Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors License #00892770

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Canyon
  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,850 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-231-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,058

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 34
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 442.11
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2850
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 30
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 30
  • Thomas Brothers: E4
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Stove, Insert, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Self Cleaning, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2850
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Formal Entry, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Bay, Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains, Canyon, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck
  • Exterior: Wood, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Bay Window

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bay View Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill Middle
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 841
  • Middle School: 849

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 001-231-006
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 459.65
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 21127.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 21127.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 21127.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 21127.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

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 Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2015
Sold by
Landes Jennifer Grant
Bought by
Landes Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,500,959

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2014
Closed on
Mar 26, 2014
Sold by
Rizzuto Susan Lynn and Kowalski Timothy Wallace
Bought by
Grant Jennifer C
Seller's Agent
David Morrell
CENTURY 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Schatan
Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors
List Price
$1,310,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.36%
Original Mortgage
$945,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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
Landes Living Trust -- None Available
Landes Jennifer Grant -- None Available
Grant Jennifer C $1,260,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Landes Matthew $1,400,000
Closed Landos Matthew $250,000
Previous Owner Grant Jennifer C $115,700
Previous Owner Grant Jennifer C $945,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2014 04/01/14 Sold $1,260,000 -3.8% $442 / Sq Ft
03/03/2014 03/03/14 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2014 02/13/14 For Sale $1,310,000 -- $460 / 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 $17,058 $1,558,167 $926,753 $631,414
2023 $16,848 $1,497,662 $890,766 $606,896
2022 $16,656 $1,468,296 $873,300 $594,996
2021 $16,304 $1,439,505 $856,176 $583,329
2020 $16,174 $1,424,745 $847,397 $577,348
2019 $15,827 $1,396,809 $830,782 $566,027
2018 $15,645 $1,369,421 $814,492 $554,929
2017 $15,310 $1,330,869 $798,521 $532,348
2016 $14,446 $1,304,774 $782,864 $521,910
2015 $14,197 $1,285,175 $771,105 $514,070
2014 $6,561 $578,156 $222,980 $355,176
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    David Morrell

    CENTURY 21 Masters

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Barbara Schatan

    Santa Cruz Vanguard Realtors

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81404428

MLSListings

APN: 001-231-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Westlake

656 Spring St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 656 Spring St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 13 February 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,540,531, approximately $891 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 656 Spring St 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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