NOT LISTED FOR SALE

696 Dove Ln Watsonville, CA 95076

Estimated Value: $549,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,300 Sq Ft
$422/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 01, 2020

Last sale price $525,000 $404 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,982/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 8.58 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Heating Available
  • Aptos High School Rated A-
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of September 2020

"Ardilla Headquarters". Ready for your Digital Detox? This one-of-a-kind artistic retreat is the ideal getaway. Private. End of the road. Lovingly updated. Listen to the soft sounds of the Corralitos Creek from your front porch. A perfect writing or reading hideaway. No neighbors in sight. Gorgeous views of the towering redwoods that are growing throughout the property. Hiking trails throughout. PG&E service. Well water. Includes an upper sunny flat area with a bathhouse, flower gardens and workshop space. Includes 2 separate parcels totaling 8.5 acres. Also close to world-class mountain bike trails at the backside of Nisene Marks Park and Demonstration Forest. Just 45 minutes to San Jose and 45 minutes to the Beach. Many nearby retreat centers, i.e. Osema Pema Ling and Land of Medicine Buddha. (Ardilla is the Spanish word for Squirrel.) No drive-bys, no exceptions. Appointment only. Gated.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MaryBeth McLaughlin

Room Real Estate License #01466579 Listed on: 03/14/2020

Room Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Madison Preston

Abio Properties License #01441227

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • 8.58 Acre Lot

Parking

  • No Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Separate Meters
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RA
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1300
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1300
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Electric, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 8.5800
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 373745.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 373745.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2020
Closed on
Aug 24, 2020
Sold by
Kienreich Cordula
Bought by
Murphy Mark
Seller's Agent
MaryBeth McLaughlin
Room Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Madison Preston
Abio Properties
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-12.5%
Current Estimated Value
$549,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,000
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,219
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2020
Closed on
Jul 7, 2020
Sold by
Currie Christine
Bought by
Murphy Mark
Seller's Agent
MaryBeth McLaughlin
Room Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Madison Preston
Abio Properties
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-12.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,219
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2018
Sold by
Currie Christine and Currie Christine L
Bought by
Currie Christine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2014
Sold by
Jewell Kenneth H and Bauer Margaret C
Bought by
Currie Christine L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2008
Sold by
Bauer Margaret C
Bought by
Bauer Margaret C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2002
Sold by
Manos Nick and Manos Nickie
Bought by
Jewell Kenneth H and Bauer Margaret C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2002
Sold by
Manos Christina L
Bought by
Manos Nick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Murphy Mark -- Cornerstone Title Company
Murphy Mark $525,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Currie Christine -- None Available
Currie Christine L $235,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Bauer Margaret C -- None Available
Jewell Kenneth H $75,000 First American Title Co
Manos Nick -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murphy Mark $225,000
Previous Owner Jewell Kenneth H $65,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Sold $525,000 -12.5% $404 / Sq Ft
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2020 03/14/20 For Sale $600,000 -- $462 / 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 $1,329 $108,243 $107,161 $1,082
2023 $1,316 $104,040 $103,000 $1,040
2022 $1,290 $102,000 $100,980 $1,020
2021 $1,269 $100,000 $99,000 $1,000
2020 $1,882 $158,046 $158,046 $0
2019 $1,816 $154,947 $154,947 $0
2018 $1,770 $151,909 $151,909 $0
2017 $1,755 $148,930 $148,930 $0
2016 $1,709 $146,010 $146,010 $0
2015 $844 $65,678 $65,678 $0
2014 $826 $64,392 $64,392 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • MaryBeth McLaughlin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    MaryBeth McLaughlin

    Room Real Estate

    (831) 252-4085

    106 Total Sales

    MaryBeth McLaughlin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Madison Preston

    Abio Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81786897

MLSListings

APN: 106-361-11-000

California Santa Cruz County Watsonville 95076

696 Dove Ln, Watsonville, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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