NOT LISTED FOR SALE

970 Whispering Pines Dr Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Estimated Value: $1,398,000 - $1,929,173

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,276 Sq Ft
$521/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2020

Last sale price $920,000 $281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 86% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,918/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brook Knoll Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of March 2020

Welcome to a truly exceptional family home in the beloved Whispering Pines neighborhood of Scotts Valley. The upper story great-room greets visitors warmly upon entrance with its clean contemporary finishes, beautiful hardwood floors, sleek open kitchen, and abundant natural light. From this level, the recently rebuilt deck overlooks the sunny backyard and pool, with views across the redwood forested hills of Scotts Valley. Four bedrooms and family room complete the reverse floor plan within the main house, including the master bed with classic brick mantelpiece, private deck entrance, and double-vanity en suite. The fifth bedroom is a delightfully accommodating guest suite. A full laundry room, conveniently located near the bedrooms, completes the interior of this thoughtfully designed home. Two-car garage and three off-street parking spaces afford ample parking for all. This special property is a wonderful place to invite friends and is what you've been waiting for!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joshua Bacorn

David Lyng Real Estate License #70010065 Listed on: 01/27/2020

David Lyng Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Joshua Bacorn

David Lyng Real Estate License #70010065 Listed on: 01/27/2020

David Lyng Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,769

Year Built

  • 1976

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Mostly Level
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,276 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Whole House Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Dual Flush Toilets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,769

Year Built

1976

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3276
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1976

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3276
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Pool: Pool - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Whole House / Attic Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Mostly Level, Grade - Sloped Down
  • Lot Acres: 0.2930
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12763.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12763.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2021
Sold by
Smart Alan J and Smart Kimberly R
Bought by
Smart Alan J and Smart Kimberley R
Current Estimated Value
$1,707,293

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$708,000
Outstanding Balance
$639,238
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,068,055

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2020
Closed on
Mar 17, 2020
Sold by
Sigurdson Derek and Sigurdson Rosalie
Bought by
Smart Alan J and Smart Kimberly R
Seller's Agent
Joshua Bacorn
David Lyng Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Bacorn
David Lyng Real Estate
List Price
$990,900
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,900
-7.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.67%
Original Mortgage
$717,600
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2007
Sold by
Maciel Peter and Maciel Gabriella
Bought by
Sigurdson Derek and Sigurdson Rosalie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$562,500
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2004
Sold by
Maciel Peter
Bought by
Maciel Peter and Maciel Gabriella

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2001
Sold by
Maciel Gabriella
Bought by
Maciel Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,625
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2001
Sold by
Kelly James D and Kelly Maria A
Bought by
Maciel Peter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,625
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1997
Sold by
Schwee Susan M
Bought by
Kelly James and Kelly Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
7.43%
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
Smart Alan J -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Smart Alan J $920,000 Old Republic Title
Sigurdson Derek $762,500 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Maciel Peter -- Multiple
Maciel Peter -- First American Title Co
Maciel Peter $710,000 First American Title Co
Kelly James $395,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smart Alan J $708,000
Closed Smart Alan J $717,600
Previous Owner Sigurdson Derek $562,500
Previous Owner Maciel Peter $96,000
Previous Owner Maciel Peter $665,625
Previous Owner Kelly James $316,000
Closed Kelly James $39,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Sold $920,000 -7.2% $281 / Sq Ft
02/21/2020 02/21/20 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2020 01/27/20 For Sale $990,900 -- $302 / 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 $11,769 $1,006,154 $503,077 $503,077
2023 $11,511 $967,084 $483,542 $483,542
2022 $11,290 $948,122 $474,061 $474,061
2021 $11,065 $929,532 $464,766 $464,766
2020 $10,967 $915,800 $480,419 $435,381
2019 $10,815 $897,843 $470,999 $426,844
2018 $10,282 $880,239 $461,764 $418,475
2017 $10,022 $848,874 $445,313 $403,561
2016 $9,089 $785,995 $412,327 $373,668
2015 $8,716 $741,505 $388,988 $352,517
2014 $7,702 $668,023 $350,439 $317,584
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Joshua Bacorn

    David Lyng Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81780341

MLSListings

APN: 021-114-17-000

California Santa Cruz County Scotts Valley 95066

970 Whispering Pines Dr, Scotts Valley, CA

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