NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8756 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $1,182,000 - $1,623,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,095 Sq Ft
$662/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2012

Last sale price $460,000 $220 Per Sq Ft

Est. 202% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,080/month

244 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2012

Opening bid is 259K! This is the deal you have been waiting for! Amazing Bonny Doon! Almost 2 acres of towering redwoods. Main house has vaulted ceilings and unique stained glass features. Seperate guest quarters above garage. Permit status unknown. Property is in auction status. Cash only. NO CONTINGENCY PERIOD. AS-IS/WHERE-IS

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Hart

California Dreaming License #01703922 Listed on: 01/20/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi Hart

California Dreaming License #01703922 Listed on: 01/20/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,933

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Guest Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,095 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Pool

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Barbecue Area

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Dwelling with Separate Living Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • 220 Volts
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Horses Potentially Allowed on Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-172-018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,933

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 35
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 219.57
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2095
  • Barclay Horizontal: 52
  • Barclays Page: 24
  • Map Book Page: 931
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 24
  • Map Side Coordinate: 6
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 44
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 52
  • Thomas Bros Page: 931
  • Thomas Brothers: B6
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 2095
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Garage, In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Den / Study / Office, Library, Guest House, Guest Quarters, Basement - Partial, Separate Living Unit, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - Above Ground, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains, Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Deck
  • Horse Property: Possible
  • Pool: Yes
  • Horse Property Description: Unimproved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, RV/Boat Parking
  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 080-172-018
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 248.95
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 79279.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 79279.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 79279.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 79279.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Double Pane Windows, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2020
Sold by
Fester Slade W and Lingemann Reyna D
Bought by
Fester Slade W and Lingemann Reyna D
Current Estimated Value
$1,387,562

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2013
Sold by
Lingemann Reyna D and Fester Slade W
Bought by
Fester Slade W and Lingemann Reyna D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$80,911
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,271,633

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2012
Closed on
Oct 11, 2012
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Lingemann Reyna D and Fester Slade W
Seller's Agent
Heidi Hart
California Dreaming
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Hart
California Dreaming
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-16.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2011
Sold by
Kaehler Frank L and Kaehler Stephanie F
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2004
Sold by
Snodgrass Daniel and Snodgrass Leigh
Bought by
Kaehler Frank L and Kaehler Stephanie F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 1999
Sold by
Kerrigan James N & Elizabeth M Trustees
Bought by
Snodgrass Daniel and Snodgrass Leigh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Interest Rate
7.68%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Fester Slade W -- None Available
Fester Slade W -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Lingemann Reyna D $460,000 Stewart Title Company
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $485,702 Servicelink
Kaehler Frank L $1,200,000 --
Snodgrass Daniel $625,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fester Slade W $325,000
Previous Owner Kaehler Frank L $900,000
Previous Owner Snodgrass Daniel $150,000
Previous Owner Snodgrass Daniel P $730,000
Previous Owner Snodgrass Daniel $685,000
Previous Owner Snodgrass Daniel $170,000
Previous Owner Snodgrass Daniel $130,000
Previous Owner Snodgrass Daniel $504,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/16/2012 10/16/12 Sold $460,000 -11.8% $220 / Sq Ft
09/20/2012 09/20/12 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2012 08/13/12 Price Changed $521,550 -5.0% $249 / Sq Ft
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Price Changed $549,000 0.0% $262 / Sq Ft
07/16/2012 07/16/12 For Sale $549,000 +19.3% $262 / Sq Ft
07/10/2012 07/10/12 Off Market $460,000 -- --
07/03/2012 07/03/12 For Sale $590,530 0.0% $282 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2012 04/23/12 For Sale $590,530 +28.4% $282 / Sq Ft
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Off Market $460,000 -- --
03/02/2012 03/02/12 Price Changed $590,530 -5.0% $282 / Sq Ft
01/20/2012 01/20/12 For Sale $621,610 -- $297 / 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 $6,933 $566,457 $226,583 $339,874
2023 $5,649 $434,480 $196,006 $238,474
2022 $4,410 $319,204 $213,514 $105,690
2021 $3,294 $229,214 $125,597 $103,617
2020 $6,408 $517,953 $207,181 $310,772
2019 $5,932 $507,797 $203,119 $304,678
2018 $5,838 $497,840 $199,136 $298,704
2017 $5,754 $488,079 $195,231 $292,848
2016 $5,562 $478,509 $191,403 $287,106
2015 $5,427 $471,321 $188,528 $282,793
2014 $5,352 $462,088 $184,835 $277,253
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heidi Hart

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Heidi Hart

    California Dreaming

    (831) 247-9410

    74 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81202343

MLSListings

APN: 08017218000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

8756 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 8756 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 20 January 2012 and is currently estimated at $1,387,562, approximately $662 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 8756 Empire Grade is a home located in Santa Cruz County with nearby schools including Bonny Doon Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School, and Santa Cruz High School.

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