NOT LISTED FOR SALE

9470 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Estimated Value: $2,370,781 - $3,374,000

6 Beds
6 Baths
5,809 Sq Ft
$481/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2014

Last sale price $1,550,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,659/month

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Horse Property
  • Cabana
  • Bonny Doon Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tennis Courts
  • RV Access or Parking

About This Home

As of October 2014

Luxury private estate on open, sunny, 3.4 acres adjac. to Henry Cowell Park. Includes huge inground pool, hot-tub, patios, decks, tennis court, gazebo, separate 2-story 1100SF guest/rental house. Main house over 5800SF, w/huge LR, formal DR, 6 bedrms, 6 baths. Open gourmet kitchen has Subzero fridge, Viking range, granite counters. Beautiful level property, ringed by redwoods. Horses permitted.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Bookman

KW Thrive Santa Cruz License #70016977 Listed on: 04/27/2014

KW Thrive Santa Cruz

Last Buyer's Agent

Sophia Spigarelli

Bailey Properties License #01403952

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,569

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • Kennel or Dog Run
  • Security Fence
  • Fenced For Horses
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as RR/SU

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,809 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Utility Room
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 6 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Passive Solar Power System

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Tennis Courts
  • Horse Property
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo

Additional Homes

  • Guest House
  • Dwelling with Separate Living Area

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Riding Trail

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Storage
  • Agricultural Well Water Source
  • Well
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-151-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,569

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 42
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 266.83
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites, Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5809
  • Barclay Horizontal: 51
  • Barclays Page: 15A
  • Map Book Page: 14
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 15A
  • Map Side Coordinate: 8
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 42
  • Map Top Coordinate: A
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 51
  • Thomas Bros Page: 14
  • Thomas Brothers: A8
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Zoning Description: RR/SU
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Gas Log, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven Range, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 5809
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Gas Hookup
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Formal Entry, Guest House, Separate Living Unit, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 6
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Spa / Hot Tub, In Ground Concrete, Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Yes
  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Gazebo, Patio(s), Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Tennis Court, Deck, Dog Run / Kennel, Fenced
  • Horse Property: Yes
  • Pool: Yes
  • Exterior: Wood, Shingles
  • Horse Property Description: Fenced, Government Land Access, Riding Trails

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, RV/Boat Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Gas - Propane, Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School: Bonny Doon Elementary
  • Middle School: Mission Hill Middle
  • High School: Santa Cruz High
  • High School: 852
  • Elementary School: 891
  • Middle School: 849

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 080-151-003
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 289.00
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 148104.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 148104.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 148104.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 148104.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulation - Unknown, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Solar Power On Grid, Skylight, Skylight Tube(s), Tankless Water Heater, Passive Solar, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Santa Cruz City High
  • Elementary School Text: Bonny Doon Elementary
  • High School Text: Santa Cruz High
  • Middle School Text: Mission Hill Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 27, 2014
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Horne David R and Baird Horne Donna M
Bought by
Laurie Duncan and Laurie Sarah
Seller's Agent
Sally Bookman
KW Thrive Santa Cruz
Buyer's Agent
Sophia Spigarelli
Bailey Properties
List Price
$1,778,800
Sold Price
$1,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$228,800
-12.86%
Current Estimated Value
$2,795,195

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,245,195
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%
Original Mortgage
$1,162,300
Outstanding Balance
$880,351
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,402,514

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2012
Sold by
Horne David and Baird Horne Donna M
Bought by
Horne David R and Baird Horne Donna M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2010
Sold by
Horne David and Baird Horne Donna M
Bought by
Horne David and Baird Horne Donna M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2010
Sold by
Henry William Warner and Henry Jane Manning
Bought by
Horne David and Baird Horne Donna M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2006
Sold by
Henry William Warner
Bought by
Henry William Warner and Henry Jane Manning

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,438,200
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
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
Laurie Duncan $1,550,000 First American Title Company
Horne David R -- Lsi Title Company
Horne David -- None Available
Horne David $1,174,500 Old Republic Title Company
Henry William Warner -- Accommodation
Henry William Warner -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Laurie Duncan $625,500
Open Laurie Duncan $1,162,300
Previous Owner Horne David R $500,000
Previous Owner Horne David R $150,000
Previous Owner Henry William Warner $1,438,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2014 10/07/14 Sold $1,550,000 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
08/19/2014 08/19/14 Pending -- -- --
08/19/2014 08/19/14 Off Market $1,550,000 -- --
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Price Changed $1,678,800 -5.6% $289 / Sq Ft
04/27/2014 04/27/14 For Sale $1,778,800 -- $306 / 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 $18,569 $1,695,210 $465,717 $1,229,493
2023 $18,276 $1,629,384 $447,633 $1,181,751
2022 $17,993 $1,597,435 $438,856 $1,158,579
2021 $17,039 $1,523,088 $387,226 $1,135,862
2020 $19,308 $1,703,356 $425,839 $1,277,517
2019 $18,560 $1,669,957 $417,489 $1,252,468
2018 $18,261 $1,637,212 $409,303 $1,227,909
2017 $17,992 $1,605,110 $401,277 $1,203,833
2016 $17,366 $1,573,637 $393,409 $1,180,228
2015 $17,319 $1,550,000 $387,500 $1,162,500
2014 $13,943 $1,236,720 $305,368 $931,352
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sally Bookman

    KW Thrive Santa Cruz

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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Sophia Spigarelli

    Bailey Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81414282

MLSListings

APN: 080-151-03-000

California Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz 95005

9470 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA

This home is located at 9470 Empire Grade, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 since 27 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,795,195, approximately $481 per square foot. This property was built in 1972. 9470 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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