NOT LISTED FOR SALE

981 Sylvia Way Ben Lomond, CA 95005

Estimated Value: $431,408 - $611,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
608 Sq Ft
$789/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 21, 2013

Last sale price $185,000 $304 Per Sq Ft

Est. 159% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,811 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Skylights
  • Tile Flooring
  • Deck
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2013

Charming Ben Lomond Log Cabin Nestled in the Redwood Trees! Living Room with Skylights and Wood Burning Fireplace, Dining Area with Skylight, One Bedroom with Retreat Room, One Bathroom with New Sink, New Faucet, New Ultra Low Flow Toilet, and New Adjustable Handheld Shower. Full Basement, Extra Deck with Jacuzzi Spa and Covered Sitting Area. Septic Tank has been Cleaned and Inspected.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Stevensen

Stevensen & Neal Realtors License #00994927 Listed on: 04/11/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Wittkins

Monterey Bay Properties License #01258749

Monterey Bay Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Zoning described as R-15

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 608 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 078-244-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

2,701 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cabin
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 304.28
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 608
  • Barclay Horizontal: 57
  • Barclays Page: 25
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 931
  • Map Book Page Secondary: 25
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Side Coordinate Secondary: 42
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Map Top Coordinate Secondary: 57
  • Thomas Bros Page: 931
  • Thomas Brothers: F5
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Zoning Description: R-15
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Refrigerator, Oven Range
  • Living Sq Ft: 608
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 078-244-005
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 287.66
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2613.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 2613.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 2613.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2613.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Skylight

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Lorenzo Valley Unified

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2013
Closed on
May 8, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Stevensen
Stevensen & Neal Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Matt Wittkins
Monterey Bay Properties
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
5.77%
Current Estimated Value
$479,852

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$294,852
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.60%
Original Mortgage
$195,408
Outstanding Balance
$137,844
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$342,008

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$185,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$300,673 Accommodation
$230,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $195,408
Previous Owner $184,000
Closed $46,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Sold $185,000 +5.8% $304 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2013 04/11/13 For Sale $174,900 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $2,805 $219,195 $160,086 $59,109
2023 $2,874 $210,682 $153,869 $56,813
2022 $2,803 $206,551 $150,852 $55,699
2021 $2,645 $202,502 $147,895 $54,607
2020 $2,549 $200,425 $146,378 $54,047
2019 $2,426 $196,496 $143,508 $52,988
2018 $2,383 $192,643 $140,694 $51,949
2017 $2,348 $188,865 $137,935 $50,930
2016 $2,322 $185,161 $135,230 $49,931
2015 $2,250 $182,380 $133,199 $49,181
2014 $2,181 $175,694 $105,376 $70,318
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Stevensen

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Mark Stevensen

    Stevensen & Neal Realtors

    (408) 370-1020

    20 Total Sales

    Mark Stevensen
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Matt Wittkins

    Monterey Bay Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81311782

MLSListings

APN: 078-244-05-000

California Santa Cruz County Ben Lomond 95005

981 Sylvia Way, Ben Lomond, CA

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