96 Oak Way Carmel, CA 93923
Carmel Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,948,000 - $2,649,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,668
Sq Ft
$1,390/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- English Cottage Architecture
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Carmel River Elementary School Rated A+
- Forest View
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of December 2021Enjoy the Carmel lifestyle, in this enchanting cottage tastefully updated and decorated to perfection. Enjoy peaks of the ocean as you meander in the whimsical gardens, amongst the majestic trees. A private serene setting with ocean breezes, creates a peaceful ambiance perfect for entertaining family and friends. Conveniently located a short drive from Carmel-by-the-Sea and close to the fabulous Carmel Highlands Inn. Appreciate the best of both worlds, quiet serenity yet quick access to world class recreational opportunities, epicurean dining venues, and premier cultural events. This rare abode is perfect for a primary residence or second home get away. A dreamy retreat sure to capture your attention, hurry as these types of gems rarely last long...
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sotheby’s International Realty License #01240204 Listed on: 09/08/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
Barry Throgmorton
Peninsula Realty License #00569846
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,902
Year Built
- 1962
Lot Details
- 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Lot Sloped Up
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Guest Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- English Cottage Architecture
- English Architecture
- Cottage
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Tar and Gravel Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,668 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- High Ceiling
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Forest Views
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Outdoor Fireplace
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- 220 Volts
- Septic Tank
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 20, 2021
Sold by
Grasso Frances Adrienne
Bought by
Schmidt Richard A and Schmidt Angella
Seller's Agent
Nicole Truszkowski
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Barry Throgmorton
Peninsula Realty
List Price
$1,890,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-7.41%
Total Days on Market
56
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$567,914
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$1,137,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,050,098
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,267,816
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Grasso Frances Adrienne
Bought by
Grasso Frances Adrienne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 18, 2019
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Grasso Frank
Bought by
Grasso Frances Adrienne
Seller's Agent
Patricia Ward
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Truszkowski
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-6.81%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.12%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 18, 2019
Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Baxter Linda Karen
Bought by
Grasso Frances Adrienne
Seller's Agent
Patricia Ward
Sotheby’s International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Truszkowski
Sotheby’s International Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-6.81%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 13, 2015
Closed on
Dec 8, 2015
Sold by
Defilippi Robin
Bought by
Baxter Linda Karen
Seller's Agent
Janey Given
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Ward
Carmel Realty Company
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-5.02%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.17%
Original Mortgage
$730,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 27, 2015
Sold by
Defilippi Vincent J
Bought by
Defilippi Robin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$717,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 23, 2009
Sold by
Vanschuyver Gregory J
Bought by
Revo Vanschuyver Gregory and Revo 2009 Gregory Van Schuyver
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 2008
Sold by
Vanschuyver Gregory J
Bought by
Vanschuyver Gregory J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,500
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 16, 2007
Sold by
Crouch Michael S and Crouch Deborah J
Bought by
Vanschuyver Gregory J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 28, 2005
Sold by
Crouch Michael S and Crouch Deborah J
Bought by
Crouch Michael S and Crouch Deborah J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2003
Sold by
Foster Cheri W
Bought by
Crouch Michael S and Crouch Deborah J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$710,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 2000
Sold by
Theobald Richard L and Theobald Randi J
Bought by
Foster Cheri W
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 8, 2000
Sold by
Lucas Jeffrey A
Bought by
Theobald Richard L and Theobald Randi J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$534,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 1999
Sold by
Lucas J A
Bought by
Lucas Jeffrey A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 1996
Sold by
Shanbazi Mehdi C
Bought by
Lucas J A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schmidt Richard A | $1,750,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grasso Frances Adrienne | -- | Mortgage Connect | |
| Grasso Frances Adrienne | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grasso Frances Adrienne | $1,300,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Baxter Linda Karen | $1,230,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Defilippi Robin | -- | Old Republic | |
| Revo Vanschuyver Gregory | -- | None Available | |
| Vanschuyver Gregory J | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Vanschuyver Gregory J | $1,200,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Crouch Michael S | -- | -- | |
| Crouch Michael S | $900,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Foster Cheri W | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Theobald Richard L | -- | First American Title | |
| Lucas Jeffrey A | -- | Stewart Title | |
| Lucas J A | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Schmidt Richard A | $1,137,500 | |
| Closed | Schmidt Richard A | $1,137,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Grasso Frances Adrienne | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Baxter Linda Karen | $730,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Defilippi Robin | $717,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Defilippi Vincent J | $729,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Vanschuyver Gregory | $157,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Vanschuyver Gregory J | $175,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Crouch Michael S | $30,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Crouch Michael S | $710,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Theobald Richard L | $534,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lucas Jeffrey A | $90,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2021 12/06/21 | Sold | $1,750,000 | -7.4% | $1,049 / Sq Ft |
| 11/03/2021 11/03/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/18/2021 09/18/21 | For Sale | $1,890,000 | 0.0% | $1,133 / Sq Ft |
| 09/14/2021 09/14/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/08/2021 09/08/21 | For Sale | $1,890,000 | +45.4% | $1,133 / Sq Ft |
| 09/23/2020 09/23/20 | Sold | $1,300,000 | +0.4% | $779 / Sq Ft |
| 05/11/2020 05/11/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/16/2020 03/16/20 | Price Changed | $1,295,000 | -7.2% | $776 / Sq Ft |
| 12/18/2019 12/18/19 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | +13.4% | $836 / Sq Ft |
| 12/22/2015 12/22/15 | Sold | $1,230,000 | -5.0% | $755 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2015 10/30/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/13/2015 10/13/15 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | +22.2% | $794 / Sq Ft |
| 05/07/2013 05/07/13 | Sold | $1,060,000 | -11.3% | $635 / Sq Ft |
| 03/14/2013 03/14/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/06/2012 12/06/12 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | -- | $716 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,902 | $1,820,700 | $832,320 | $988,380 |
| 2023 | $18,804 | $1,785,000 | $816,000 | $969,000 |
| 2022 | $18,184 | $1,750,000 | $800,000 | $950,000 |
| 2021 | $13,578 | $1,300,000 | $650,000 | $650,000 |
| 2020 | $13,823 | $1,331,389 | $974,188 | $357,201 |
| 2019 | $13,486 | $1,305,285 | $955,087 | $350,198 |
| 2018 | $13,236 | $1,279,692 | $936,360 | $343,332 |
| 2017 | $12,960 | $1,254,600 | $918,000 | $336,600 |
| 2016 | $12,826 | $1,230,000 | $900,000 | $330,000 |
| 2015 | $11,269 | $1,086,086 | $717,227 | $368,859 |
| 2014 | $11,151 | $1,064,812 | $703,178 | $361,634 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nicole Truszkowski
Seller's Agent in 2021
Nicole Truszkowski
Sotheby’s International Realty
(831) 238-7449
3 in this area
32 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Barry Throgmorton
Peninsula Realty
(831) 402-6406
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
-
Patricia Ward
Seller's Agent in 2020
Patricia Ward
Sotheby’s International Realty
(831) 236-2268
1 in this area
18 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2015
Janey Given
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Marcia Bowhay
Seller's Agent in 2013
Marcia Bowhay
Sotheby’s International Realty
(831) 236-0814
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81855438
APN: 241-131-017-000
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