$580,000
SOLD SEP 6, 2013

850 Park Ave Unit 5C Capitola, CA 95010

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,134 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$511 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fitness Center
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Main Street Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2021

CAPITOLA, 3rd floor, oceanfront corner unit, what else do you need? Views of the cement ship from LR, DR and of course the balcony. With New Brighton Beach just below, in a complex with a pool, spa, gym, sauna and community room, this is the place to be. You will go to sleep with the soothing sound of waves caressing the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandy Mason

Santa Cruz Properties License #00761938 Listed on: 06/07/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica L. Wallace

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01455690

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,248

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • Security Fence

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,134 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 036-391-005

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include hot water, landscaping / gardening, pool spa or tennis, management fee, reserves, roof, sewer, water, common area electricity, common area gas, decks, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance - common area
  • Park Avenue HOA
  • Built by venue By The Sea

Amenities

  • Sauna
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,248

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Pets - Restrictions
  • Age: 40
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 511.46
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 1
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1134
  • Complex Name: venue By The Sea
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 32
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 32
  • Thomas Brothers: D5
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Zoning Description: condo
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Yes, Gas Log
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Living Sq Ft: 1134
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Gate, Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, Ocean

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 530
  • HOA Amenities: Elevator, Gym / Exercise Facility, Community Pool, Sauna, Sauna / Spa / Hot Tub
  • HOA Documents: Rules & Regulations
  • Association Fees Include: Hot Water, Landscaping / Gardening, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Sewer, Water, Common Area Electricity, Common Area Gas, Decks, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Park Avenue HOA
  • Levels In Unit: 1
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Balcony/Patio

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School: New Brighton Middle
  • Middle School: 875

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 036-391-005
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 528.22
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1045.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 1045.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 1045.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1045.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Middle School Text: New Brighton Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2021
Closed on
Jul 21, 2021
Sold by
Sentry Frank and Sentry Gretchen
Bought by
Cantu Richard A and Cantu Shirley V
Seller's Agent
Steff Lutz
eXp Realty of California Inc
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Knuth
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
10.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,186,376

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,376
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Sentry Frank
Bought by
The Sentry Family Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2013
Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Sentry Gretchen
Bought by
Sentry Frank
Seller's Agent
Sandy Mason
Santa Cruz Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jessica L. Wallace
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2013
Closed on
Aug 26, 2013
Sold by
Fitler William H and William H Fitler Trust
Bought by
Sentry Frank
Seller's Agent
Sandy Mason
Santa Cruz Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jessica L. Wallace
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$580,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-3.17%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $580,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Sold $1,100,000 +10.1% $970 / Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2021 07/01/21 For Sale $999,000 +72.2% $881 / Sq Ft
09/06/2013 09/06/13 Sold $580,000 -3.2% $511 / Sq Ft
07/18/2013 07/18/13 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2013 06/07/13 For Sale $599,000 -- $528 / 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
2023 $13,248 $1,122,000 $729,300 $392,700
2022 $13,112 $1,100,000 $715,000 $385,000
2021 $8,092 $656,855 $394,113 $262,742
2020 $8,001 $650,120 $390,072 $260,048
2019 $7,812 $637,372 $382,423 $254,949
2018 $7,679 $624,875 $374,925 $249,950
2017 $7,569 $612,622 $367,573 $245,049
2016 $7,140 $600,610 $360,366 $240,244
2015 $6,938 $591,588 $354,953 $236,635
2014 $6,805 $580,000 $348,000 $232,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Steff Lutz

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Steff Lutz

    eXp Realty of California Inc

    (831) 345-8755

    28 Total Sales

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  • Nancy Knuth

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nancy Knuth

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (831) 207-0725

    14 Total Sales

    Nancy Knuth
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  • Sandy Mason

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Sandy Mason

    Santa Cruz Properties

    (831) 818-7597

    Sandy Mason
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  • Jessica L. Wallace

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Jessica L. Wallace

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (831) 419-9345

    153 Total Sales

    Jessica L. Wallace
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81320125

MLSListings

APN: 036-391-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Capitola 95010

850 Park Ave Unit 5C, Capitola, CA

This home is located at 850 Park Ave Unit 5C, Capitola, CA 95010 and is currently priced at $580,000, approximately $511 per square foot. This property was built in 1973. 850 Park Ave Unit 5C is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Main Street Elementary School, New Brighton Middle School, and Mission Hill Middle School.

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