$880,000
SOLD DEC 12, 2022

81 Rooney St Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Prospect Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,740 Sq Ft
7,884 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$506 Per Sq Ft

30% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2022

Amazing Santa Cruz investment opportunity! Just a 5 minute drive from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this 1740 SQFT home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms as well as a bonus room. Very close to schools, Dominican hospital and shopping. Come check out the potential and update it into 2022!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenneth Ream

J.Peter Realtors License #02047289 Listed on: 07/26/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandyn Kringen

Atlantis Properties License #02068601

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,079

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 7,884 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,740 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 009-032-30-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,079

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Attached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Kitchen Features: Laminate Counter
  • Living Room Features: Other
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s),Living Room,Dining Room,Family Room,Full Bath(s),Garage,Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 505.75
  • Square Footage: 1740.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 1150000.00
  • Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s)
  • Pool: No
  • Roof: Flat
  • Spa: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Features: Garage Facing Front
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Water Source: Meter on Site, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Santa Cruz City

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Irrigation: Public District
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1810
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7884.00
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 009-032-30-000
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Santa Cruz

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2022
Closed on
Dec 5, 2022
Sold by
Garcia Michelle Anne
Bought by
Kringen Brandyn and Lloyd Andrew
Seller's Agent
Kenneth Ream
J.Peter Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Brandyn Kringen
Atlantis Properties
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$370,000
-29.6%
Views
32

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.71%
Original Mortgage
$836,000
Outstanding Balance
$813,934
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$436,487

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Garcia Michelle A
Bought by
Garcia Michelle A and Garcia Richard Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2004
Sold by
Garcia Michelle A and Gularte Michelle A
Bought by
Garcia Michelle A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $880,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Santa Cruz Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $836,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $143,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $137,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Price Changed $1,295,000 -5.8% $744 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $1,375,000 -6.0% $790 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $1,462,000 +66.1% $840 / Sq Ft
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Sold $880,000 -23.5% $506 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Price Changed $1,150,000 -8.0% $661 / Sq Ft
07/26/2022 07/26/22 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $718 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

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
2023 $10,079 $880,000 $704,000 $176,000
2022 $3,355 $271,337 $114,495 $156,842
2021 $3,289 $266,016 $112,250 $153,766
2020 $3,265 $263,288 $111,099 $152,189
2019 $3,186 $258,126 $108,921 $149,205
2018 $3,151 $253,065 $106,785 $146,280
2017 $3,113 $248,104 $104,692 $143,412
2016 $2,954 $243,239 $102,639 $140,600
2015 $2,808 $239,585 $101,097 $138,488
2014 $2,763 $234,892 $99,117 $135,775
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Brandyn Kringen

    West Vine Realty Inc

    (408) 354-8910

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Brandyn Kringen
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  • Kenneth Ream

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kenneth Ream

    J.Peter Realtors

    (209) 485-5276

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Kenneth Ream
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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 222097665

MetroList

APN: 009-032-30-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95065 Prospect Heights

81 Rooney St, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 81 Rooney St, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is currently priced at $880,000, approximately $505 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 81 Rooney St is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including De Laveaga Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Harbor High School.

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