NOT LISTED FOR SALE

701 Sunset Dr Capitola, CA 95010

Capitola Area

Estimated Value: $1,936,000 - $2,868,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,047 Sq Ft
$1,181/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 27, 2019

Last sale price $1,840,000 $899 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,722 / mo

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2019

Back on market after Sellers did even more upgrades! Bright, Remodeled Beach Home with Separate Accessory Building in Capitola Riverview Terrace. Double wide lot with approx. 2047 sf & a 120 sf gorgeous, permitted, accessory building by Studio Shed. Every detail has been met with style & function. Living room completes the open concept featuring French doors, vaulted, open beam plank ceiling & a gas fireplace with custom stone surround. Spacious designer kitchen with white cabinetry topped with gorgeous granite slab countertops. 7ft. long island, a Wolf 5 burner gas cooktop & Dacor drawer under-counter microwave. The kitchen rivals the best! 2 sizable bedrooms, 1 private, attached en suite bathroom opening to the private backyard. Entire upper level is the master suite with a custom fireplace. Huge walk-in closet with cedar flooring & your own private sundeck. Positioned for easy Silicon Valley or Monterey commuting. 701 Sunset offers this & SO much more! See this gorgeous home now!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Mercer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01017978 Listed on: 08/31/2019

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Brunetti

Compass License #02028412

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1942

Lot Details

  • 5,314 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Grass Covered Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,047 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Entertainment System
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Features

  • 120 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1942

Lot Details

5,314 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Res
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 120
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2047
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1942

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, Dining Bar
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Island, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Skylight, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2047
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm, Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, More Than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Fenced, Low Maintenance, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Video / Audio System, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • High School: 851

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1220
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5314.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5314.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Permitted

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2019
Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Diana Mercer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Brian Brunetti
Compass
List Price
$1,843,000
Sold Price
$1,840,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-0.16%
Current Estimated Value
$2,418,056

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$578,056
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2016
Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bryan Mackenzie
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Thomas
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,566,825
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,175
-2.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
0.0358%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2016
Closed on
May 13, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Bryan Mackenzie
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dawn Thomas
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,566,825
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,175
-2.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
0.0358%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2014
Closed on
Oct 21, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Randy Brown
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Tomaselli
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2014
Closed on
Sep 17, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Randy Brown
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Tomaselli
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 21, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$695,000
Interest Rate
0.068%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$493,600
Interest Rate
0.0337%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,840,000 First American Title Company
$1,567,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Accommodation
-- None Available
$1,345,000 First American Title Company
$1,195,000 --
$617,000 First American Title Co
$285,000 Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $750,000
Previous Owner $695,000
Previous Owner $493,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/27/2019 12/27/19 Sold $1,840,000 -0.2% $899 / Sq Ft
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2019 10/04/19 For Sale $1,843,000 +0.2% $900 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 Off Market $1,840,000 -- --
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Price Changed $1,789,000 -0.6% $874 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 Price Changed $1,800,000 -5.1% $879 / Sq Ft
08/31/2019 08/31/19 Price Changed $1,897,000 +1.2% $927 / Sq Ft
08/31/2019 08/31/19 For Sale $1,875,000 +19.7% $916 / Sq Ft
05/27/2016 05/27/16 Sold $1,566,825 0.0% $765 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/12/2016 05/12/16 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2016 04/29/16 Off Market $1,566,825 -- --
04/15/2016 04/15/16 For Sale $1,599,000 +18.9% $781 / Sq Ft
09/19/2014 09/19/14 Sold $1,345,000 -3.6% $657 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/01/2014 09/01/14 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2014 08/18/14 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $681 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $22,684 $2,012,309 $1,421,740 $590,569
2023 $22,238 $1,934,168 $1,366,532 $567,636
2022 $22,030 $1,896,243 $1,339,737 $556,506
2021 $21,544 $1,859,062 $1,313,468 $545,594
2020 $21,339 $1,840,000 $1,300,000 $540,000
2019 $19,348 $1,675,728 $1,130,655 $545,073
2018 $18,914 $1,630,125 $1,108,485 $521,640
2017 $18,663 $1,598,162 $1,086,750 $511,412
2016 $15,449 $1,365,512 $819,307 $546,205
2015 $15,163 $1,345,000 $807,000 $538,000
2014 $11,410 $988,771 $690,899 $297,872
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Diana Mercer

    Sereno Group

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Brian Brunetti

    Compass

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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bryan Mackenzie

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Dawn Thomas

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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  • Randy Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Randy Brown

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 818-5055

    29 Total Sales

    Randy Brown
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Robert Tomaselli

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81766698

MLSListings

APN: 035-061-15-000

California Santa Cruz County Capitola 95010

701 Sunset Dr, Capitola, CA

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