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  • $1,783,800

    251 Starlight Ter, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    3beds
    3baths
    3,050sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1979
    2.92 Acres Lot
    $1,783,800 Zestimate®
    $585/sqft
    $7,414 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,783,800

    $1.57M - $2.02M

    $7,414/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This tranquil paradise is the perfect setting for the serene lifestyle that you long for. You can enjoy all-day sunshine from your covered porch, wrap-around decks or garden patio. This majestic sanctuary is 2.9 acres featuring a rose garden with a soothing fountain, a lawn area, raised garden beds and fruit trees. This wonderful land is fully-fenced to keep Bambi outside looking in through your private electric gate. It seems that this very special retreat is truly "where Heaven Meets Earth" as you watch the birds fly by below you. The panoramic views are breathtaking. You will love this completely updated, like-new gorgeous home. Special features include: 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, approximately 3,050 sq ft, great room design, walls of over-sized windows, high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, a huge separate family room and a gorgeous brand-new stainless kitchen with quartz countertops. There is a spacious ground-level master suite with a brand-new grand master bathroom with cocoon-shaped bathtub and over-sized shower and 2 ridiculously large walk-in closets. There is new carpet and new hardwood floors throughout, a 2-car garage, a whole-house back-up generator, 6 storage rooms plus basement ideal for a gym or wine cellar.This one of a kind property is ideally located in the 10 rated Happy Valley "distinguished" School District. Many folks who live in this sunbelt neighborhood are commuters to Silicon Valley since Los Gatos is just a 20 minute jaunt. The conveniences of Scotts Valley are just 15 minutes away and Santa Cruz and Soquel are approximately 20 minutes.Do not use GPS. Take Vine Hill Rd to Jarvis Rd, pass Rider Ridge, pass Bohnen, then right on Starlight Terrace.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,050 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Mountain
    Lot
    • Size: 2.92 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 10021136

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Santa Cruz

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2014Sold$1,150,000$377/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/31/2014Pending sale$1,150,000$377/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams-Santa Cruz #81414993 Report a problem
    5/7/2014Price change$1,150,000-2.1%$377/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Santa Cruz #ML81414993 Report a problem
    5/3/2014Listed for sale$1,175,000+32.2%$385/sqft
    Source: Santa Cruz Real Estate #ML81414993 Report a problem
    4/30/2004Sold$889,000$291/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$15,563 +5%$1,382,128 +2%
    2024$14,827 +0.2%$1,355,028 +2%
    2023$14,800 +1.5%$1,328,458 +2%
    2022$14,586 +3%$1,302,410 +2%
    2021$14,165 +0.8%$1,276,873 +1%
    2020$14,051 +2.2%$1,263,780 +2%
    2019$13,754 +1.6%$1,239,000 +2%
    2018$13,541 +2.2%$1,214,706 +2%
    2017$13,249 +4.4%$1,190,888 +2%
    2016$12,691 +2%$1,167,538 +1.5%
    2015$12,445 +31.7%$1,150,000 +32.9%
    2014$9,452 $865,388 +21.7%
    2012-- $711,200 -4.8%
    2011-- $746,760 -4.5%
    2010-- $782,320
    2009-- $782,320 -18.7%
    2008-- $962,282 +2%
    2007-- $943,414 +2%
    2006-- $924,916 +2%
    2005-- $906,780 +277.3%
    2004-- $240,355 +1.9%
    2003-- $235,950 +2%
    2002-- $231,324 +2%
    2001-- $226,789 +2%
    2000-- $222,342

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 95065

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Happy Valley Elementary School
    • Middle: Branciforte Middle School
    • High: Harbor High School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
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