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Seller's Agent in 2016
Michael Hughett
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
72 Sunset Dr Watsonville, CA 95076
Estimated Value: $1,253,549 - $1,533,000
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,500
Sq Ft
$921/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Double Pane Windows
- Aptos High School Rated A-
- Stone Countertops
- Breakfast Bar
About This Home
As of October 2016Just outside the bustling of Santa Cruz and through the coastal native grasslands lies the ocean-front home of 72 Sunset Drive. With a private path to Manresa beach this vacation paradise has full ocean views and is within the quiet community of Sunset State Park. This upgraded beach bungalow has 2 bedrooms plus a converted bonus room and 3 bathrooms that has been completed remodeled from the paint to the appliances. It is not often that an exclusive beach home that is ideally located between Santa Cruz and Monterey is on the market for under 1 Million dollars. Take the opportunity to hear the waves from your bedroom or dine on your large deck with unobstructed ocean views and come view 72 Sunset Drive.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Michael Hughett
KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70010060 Listed on: 08/02/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1977
Lot Details
- 2,134 Sq Ft Lot
- Zoning described as R-1-6
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Masonry Perimeter Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,500 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Carpet
- Ocean Views
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Low Flow Shower
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- No Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Separate Meters
- Engineered Septic
- Fiber Optics Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 046-181-08-000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 2, 2016
Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Hughett
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Pete Cullen
Bailey Properties
List Price
$969,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-1.96%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$431,887
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.95%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 2016
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
$615,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $950,000 | Chicago Title Company | ||
| $725,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $615,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2016 10/21/16 | Sold | $950,000 | 0.0% | $633 / Sq Ft |
| 09/26/2016 09/26/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/23/2016 09/23/16 | Price Changed | $949,999 | -2.0% | $633 / Sq Ft |
| 08/02/2016 08/02/16 | For Sale | $969,000 | -- | $646 / 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 | $12,662 | $1,102,557 | $841,425 | $261,132 |
| 2023 | $12,361 | $1,059,743 | $808,751 | $250,992 |
| 2022 | $12,135 | $1,038,963 | $792,893 | $246,070 |
| 2021 | $11,813 | $1,018,592 | $777,347 | $241,245 |
| 2020 | $11,474 | $1,008,148 | $769,376 | $238,772 |
| 2019 | $11,139 | $988,380 | $754,290 | $234,090 |
| 2018 | $11,820 | $969,000 | $739,500 | $229,500 |
| 2017 | $9,260 | $739,500 | $612,000 | $127,500 |
| 2016 | $4,823 | $336,580 | $183,922 | $152,658 |
| 2015 | $4,762 | $331,524 | $181,159 | $150,365 |
| 2014 | $4,677 | $325,030 | $177,610 | $147,420 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Pete Cullen
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Pete Cullen
Bailey Properties
(831) 440-8262
63 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81596441
APN: 046-181-08-000
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