NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8887 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $1,346,000 - $1,490,706

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,843 Sq Ft
$770/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 24, 2023

Last sale price $1,450,000 $787 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,238/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2023

Your oasis awaits! This beautiful property sits down the lane off the road tailored to fit the warmth and comfort of a mountain home. The main home features views from all windows to enjoy birds & wildlife, skylights add natural light. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters, slate tile. Private master suite w luxurious bathroom, walk -in shower and soaking tub, a door to the deck for easy access to the hot tub. In addition to the main house, there's a sweet cottage with 2 bedrooms 1 bath and a lloft, its adorable. The lot is private & sunny, offering peace and tranquility, The back yard is fully fernced, with meandering pathways, expertly landscaped, including a small orchard, garden beds, and even cabernet grapes on the trellis lots of room to play. A workshop like this is hard to find, perfect for working on projects and used as a ceramics studio & woodshop. Approx. 20 minutes to Santa Cruz & 11 mins. to downtown Felton for shopping and dining. A rare gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Clayton

Anderson Christie, Inc. License #01407021 Listed on: 04/14/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Grewer

Amber Grewer Real Estate License #01346361

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,818

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as RR

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,843 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Dining Room
  • Garden Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outside Bathroom Access

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Propane
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-262-06-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,818

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 63
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1843
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Zoning Description: RR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Stove
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 1843
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Outside Access, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Deck, Fenced, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Stove - Wood
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window, Garden Window, High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level
  • Parcel Number: 080-262-06-000
  • Lot Acres: 0.9760
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 42515.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 42515.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Propane On Site
  • Second Unit Description: Workshop

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2023
Closed on
May 15, 2023
Sold by
Triolo Family Revocable Inter Vivos Trus
Bought by
Martinez Monte and Smith-Berdan Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Chris Clayton
Anderson Christie, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Amber Grewer
Amber Grewer Real Estate
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
3.65%
Views
39
Current Estimated Value
$1,431,197

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.96%
Original Mortgage
$699,000
Outstanding Balance
$680,652
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$738,525

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2011
Sold by
Triolo Stephanie C
Bought by
Triolo Stephanie C and The Triolo Family Revocable In

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2009
Sold by
Triolo Stephanie C
Bought by
Triolo Stephanie C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
5.59%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2005
Sold by
Throop Steven F
Bought by
Triolo Stephanie C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$529,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1999
Sold by
Throop Samantha
Bought by
Throop Steven F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1997
Sold by
Throop Steven Frank
Bought by
Throop Steven Frank and Throop Samantha

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1994
Sold by
Throop Samantha
Bought by
Throop Steven Frank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1993
Sold by
Pacific Trust Company
Bought by
Throop Samantha and Steven F Throop Trust
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
Martinez Monte $1,450,000 Stewart Title
Triolo Stephanie C -- None Available
Triolo Stephanie C -- Stewart Title Of California
Triolo Stephanie C $729,000 Old Republic Title Company
Throop Steven F -- First American
Throop Steven Frank -- First American Title Ins Co
Throop Steven Frank -- --
Throop Samantha -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Martinez Monte $699,000
Previous Owner Triolo Stephanie C $111,000
Previous Owner Triolo Stephanie C $274,500
Previous Owner Triolo Stephanie C $290,000
Previous Owner Triolo Stephanie C $120,000
Previous Owner Triolo Stephanie C $529,000
Previous Owner Throop Steven Frank $10,609
Previous Owner Throop Steven Frank $144,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Sold $1,450,000 +3.6% $787 / Sq Ft
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2023 04/14/23 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $759 / 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 $16,818 $1,508,580 $884,340 $624,240
2023 $11,482 $976,708 $604,245 $372,463
2022 $11,293 $957,556 $592,397 $365,159
2021 $10,932 $938,781 $580,782 $357,999
2020 $10,554 $892,984 $552,455 $340,529
2019 $9,863 $861,235 $532,813 $328,422
2018 $9,364 $812,486 $502,653 $309,833
2017 $8,904 $766,496 $474,200 $292,296
2016 $8,163 $709,718 $439,073 $270,645
2015 $7,774 $669,545 $414,219 $255,326
2014 $7,089 $603,193 $373,169 $230,024
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris Clayton

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Chris Clayton

    Anderson Christie, Inc.

    (831) 588-8078

    2 in this area

    93 Total Sales

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  • Amber Grewer

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Amber Grewer

    Amber Grewer Real Estate

    (831) 566-0021

    3 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81924168

MLSListings

APN: 080-262-06-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95060

8887 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 8887 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 14 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,419,177, approximately $770 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 8887 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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