NOT LISTED FOR SALE

704 Escalona Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Westlake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,759,000 - $1,902,794

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,761 Sq Ft
$1,029/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2013

Last sale price $725,000 $412 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,735/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Westlake Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2013

Ocean view upper west side home; just waiting for you to make it yours! Desirable Escalona at Walnut Ave location. Wonderful family neighborhood with great schools. 3 bedroom, 2 bath up, plus an additional room with windows off of the garage in downstairs. Ocean views from kitchen, dining room, and living room. Diamond in the rough!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Shaffer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01344504 Listed on: 07/09/2013

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Guy Kornblum

North Point Real Estate Services, Inc. License #01416308

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,761 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 006-102-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,462

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 411.70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1761
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 30
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 30
  • Thomas Brothers: E6
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Cooktop, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1761
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Basement - Partial, Attic, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Local/Neighborhood, Ocean
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Enclosed Porch
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s)

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 006-102-019
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 451.45
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7754.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7754.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7754.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7754.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Per Owner, Insulation - Unknown, Energy Audit - Required, City/County, Insulated Water Heater

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2021
Sold by
Christie Mark R and Christie Kelly E
Bought by
Christie Mark and Christie Kelly
Current Estimated Value
$1,811,699

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2016
Sold by
Waterson Arion and Waterson Susan
Bought by
Christie Mark R and Christie Kelly E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$619,500
Outstanding Balance
$493,967
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,317,732

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2015
Sold by
Norty Point Investments Fund Llc
Bought by
Christie Mark R and Christie Kelly E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2013
Sold by
Rader Robert and Rader Nancy
Bought by
North Point Investments Fund Llc
Seller's Agent
Shannon Shaffer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Guy Kornblum
North Point Real Estate Services, Inc.
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-8.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2008
Sold by
Rader Thomas W and B J & C B Rader Family Trust
Bought by
Rader Robert and Rader Nancy
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
Christie Mark -- None Available
Christie Mark R -- Old Republic Title Company
Christie Mark R $1,100,000 Fatc
North Point Investments Fund Llc $725,000 First American Title Company
Rader Robert -- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Christie Mark R $619,500
Previous Owner Christie Mark R $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/02/2013 08/02/13 Sold $725,000 -8.8% $412 / Sq Ft
07/25/2013 07/25/13 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2013 07/09/13 For Sale $795,000 -- $451 / 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 $14,462 $1,322,036 $925,425 $396,611
2023 $14,284 $1,270,700 $889,490 $381,210
2022 $14,120 $1,245,784 $872,049 $373,735
2021 $13,822 $1,221,357 $854,950 $366,407
2020 $13,711 $1,208,833 $846,183 $362,650
2019 $13,415 $1,185,130 $829,591 $355,539
2018 $13,259 $1,161,893 $813,325 $348,568
2017 $13,086 $1,139,112 $797,378 $341,734
2016 $12,349 $1,116,774 $781,742 $335,032
2015 $8,293 $739,485 $542,833 $196,652
2014 $8,153 $87,221 $24,551 $62,670
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Shannon Shaffer

    Sereno Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Guy Kornblum

    North Point Real Estate Services, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81324487

MLSListings

APN: 006-102-19-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060 Westlake

704 Escalona Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

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