Maureen Kendall
David Lyng Real Estate
(669) 333-3681
29 Total Sales
3 in Lighthouse-The Circles
$970K - $4.5M Price Range
129 Monterey St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Lighthouse-The Circles NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,098,206
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,580
Sq Ft
$1,328/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Deck
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Mission Hill Middle School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Lighthouse Neighborhood Park
About This Home
As of December 2023Welcome to this original owner family home as are many on this street. Just steps to West Cliff drive and desired Cowell Surf Access stairway. This well cared for Original home features, original hardwood floors, period plaster walls and ceilings, built in book cases, original cabinetry, doors and hardware. A master bedroom and bath were added in 1977 and has a sliding door to the outside deck made of Brazilian Mahogany. The home has been updated with many Low-E windows and a newer roof. The rear yard is perfect for entertaining and features a hot tub and play structure with full sun many afternoons including winter months.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Bay Residential License #00748537 Listed on: 10/11/2023
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1945
Lot Details
- 5,401 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Grass Covered Lot
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,580 Sq Ft Home
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Ocean Views
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
- Deck
- Wall Furnace
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 004-284-11-000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 11, 2023
Closed on
Nov 30, 2023
Sold by
Bensusan Frederick A
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Desimpel
Bay Residential
Buyer's Agent
Peter Cook
Lighthouse Realty
List Price
$1,998,500
Sold Price
$1,830,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$168,500
-8.43%
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
$268,206
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$815,000
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Bensusan Dorothy E
Bought by
Bensusan Frederick A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 5, 2015
Sold by
Bensusan Frederick A
Bought by
Bensusan Dorothy E and Bensusan Frederick A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 21, 2005
Sold by
Bensusan Gayle K
Bought by
Bensusan Frederick A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 17, 2002
Sold by
Bensusan Frederick A and Bensusan Gayle K
Bought by
Bensusan Frederick A and Bensusan Gayle K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2001
Sold by
Bensusan Dorothy E
Bought by
Reno Christopher S and Ratliff James
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2001
Sold by
Garaway William and Junod Michel
Bought by
Bensusan Frederick A and Bensusan Gayle R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 2001
Sold by
Bensusan Michael E
Bought by
Reno Christopher S and Ratliff James
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 9, 1999
Sold by
Bensusan Frederick A
Bought by
Lighthouse Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 1997
Sold by
Bensusan Dorothy E
Bought by
West Cliff Trust
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Maureen Kendall
-
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Geneva Lawless
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-
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Jeff Wickum
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Mark Cohan
Mark Cohan
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-
Paul Locatelli
Paul Locatelli
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(831) 603-2633
93 Total Sales
1 in Lighthouse-The Circles
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Shawndy Linquist
Shawndy Linquist
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101 Total Sales
4 in Lighthouse-The Circles
$700K - $2.7M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,830,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| Bensusan Frederick A | $150,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Bensusan Dorothy E | -- | None Available | |
| Bensusan Frederick A | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Bensusan Frederick A | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Reno Christopher S | -- | -- | |
| Garaway William | -- | -- | |
| Bensusan Frederick A | -- | -- | |
| Reno Christopher S | -- | -- | |
| Lighthouse Trust | -- | -- | |
| West Cliff Trust | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $803,000 | ||
| Closed | Glickman Jason P | $811,000 | |
| Closed | Glickman Jason P | $815,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bensusan Frederick A | $675,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bensusan Frederick A | $375,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2023 12/05/23 | Sold | $1,830,000 | -8.3% | $1,158 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2023 10/30/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/12/2023 10/12/23 | Price Changed | $1,995,000 | -0.2% | $1,263 / Sq Ft |
| 10/12/2023 10/12/23 | Price Changed | $1,999,995 | -99.9% | $1,266 / Sq Ft |
| 10/12/2023 10/12/23 | Price Changed | $1,999,995,000 | +99974.8% | $1,265,820 / Sq Ft |
| 10/11/2023 10/11/23 | For Sale | $1,998,500 | -- | $1,265 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,803 | $1,903,932 | $1,523,146 | $380,786 |
| 2025 | $20,348 | $1,866,600 | $1,493,280 | $373,320 |
| 2023 | $1,254 | $81,759 | $31,060 | $50,699 |
| 2022 | $1,242 | $80,156 | $30,451 | $49,705 |
| 2021 | $1,223 | $78,584 | $29,854 | $48,730 |
| 2020 | $1,215 | $77,778 | $29,548 | $48,230 |
| 2019 | $1,179 | $76,253 | $28,968 | $47,285 |
| 2018 | $1,168 | $74,758 | $28,400 | $46,358 |
| 2017 | $1,156 | $73,294 | $27,844 | $45,450 |
| 2016 | $1,111 | $71,856 | $27,298 | $44,558 |
| 2015 | $982 | $70,776 | $26,888 | $43,888 |
| 2014 | $968 | $69,389 | $26,361 | $43,028 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Robert Desimpel
RD
Seller's Agent in 2023
Robert Desimpel
Bay Residential
(408) 605-1093
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
-
Peter Cook
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Peter Cook
Lighthouse Realty
(831) 247-7211
10 in this area
56 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81944776
APN: 004-284-11-000
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