What’s My Santa Cruz CA Oceanview Home’s Value

Putting your home on the market?

If you are thinking of selling your Santa Cruz CA oceanview home , you’re also likely considering how much to sell it for, how to sell it fast, and how to improve its value.

There are many decisions involved in home selling, but the most important thing to consider is the listing price.


Your home’s price will determine if the house will sell fast or not, so pricing it right is the key. Finding that sweet spot between not too low nor too high a price will result in a much faster transaction.

How to find your home value

One of the most common questions I get as a real estate agent is “How much do you think my home is worth?”


Home pricing is part art, part science. It follows procedures, it requires research, and a little bit of math.


It also needs the right tools and information. That’s where we real estate agents come in. Our market knowledge, experience in valuations, and tools like CMA (comparative market analysis) help us come up with the right price to list your home.


Several  factors play an important role in your home’s worth. These are:

• Comparables. This also known as comps and refers to prices of recently sold homes in your neighborhood. By taking into account sold homes with the same size, house style, condition, and amenities, you can tell how much buyers are willing to pay for. It gives you a good gauge when it comes to pricing your home.

• View and location. You’ve probably heard this a hundred times but in real estate, location is king.  Is your home near a quality school, shopping or entertainment centers and job opportunities? How close are you to the freeway or highway? These things add or decrease the value of the home.

What kind of view do you have in your home? Is it a peek-a-boo, a clear view or a panoramic view of the waters? Views are hard to quantify, but the better your vantage point and the less obstruction, the higher the value.

• Size. A home’s value is estimated per square foot, so size plays a huge role. You also have to consider the livable space which excludes garage, attics, and unfinished basements. Bedrooms and bathrooms increase value, so generally, the more bedrooms and bathrooms, the higher the value.

• Home age and general condition. New constructions have higher value than old house because old home require more maintenance and upkeep.

• Updates and improvements. Improvements you’ve made to the property can also influence home value. Updating to hardwood floor, installing energy efficient windows, and adding a deck are some improvements that can increase home value.

• Market condition. The condition of the local market also affects home value. If there are many buyers competing over a few number of homes, home prices can increase. If there are many sellers but only a few buyers, home price decreases.

Even the local economy and interest rates affect your home’s value.


Knowing your home’s value helps determine the right listing price for your waterfront home for sale in Santa Cruz CA.


Are you planning to put your home on the market soon? Call me, Sandy Wallace, at 831-818-7099 for a free home valuation. I’ll be waiting for your call.

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Why You Should Buy a Home in Pleasure Point Beach CA | Homes for Sale

Discover the  community of Pleasure Point Beach  CA

Pleasure Point Beach is located in an unincorporated area of Santa Cruz County, nestled between Moran Lagoon and 41st Avenue, adjacent to the Monterey Bay. With its mixture of Western culture, Eastern culture, and surf culture, topped with a generous remanence of the hippy movement, it is simply a wonderful community.

As a resident of this area, I’ve seen the beauty that it possesses. It has this sort of secret and special attraction that only people who live here will understand.

That’s why a lot of people are buying the homes for sale here, and you should too!

But for now, let me share with you what I love about living in Pleasure Point Beach CA!

Vacation with friends and family is so much easier when you buy a home in Pleasure Point Beach CA

As we all know, quality time with your family and friends is priceless. But we also know that with the hectic society we have today, that is becoming a luxury that not everyone can afford.

Sure, it’s easy to buy a home for sale, but you can’t buy time. Good thing there’s what we call vacation homes.

Vacation homes are the best way to get large groups of people and whole families together to be on vacation at the same time.

When you have an entire family or a large group of friends, staying with you in one fun location (which happens to be your house) it becomes a lifelong memory.

Building a repeated or long term relationship with a place and a specific favorite location can also be a source of deeply held bonds with your loved ones.

If you’re interested in buying a property or a vacation home on the beach of Pleasure Point Beach CA, I’ve already prepared a list of houses and homes for sale that you can look into. Take a look at some of them here.

Vacation homes in Pleasure Point Beach are a good investment

Did you know that vacation home sales are on the rise? Well, according to the National Association of realtors, 16% of home sales in 2015 were vacation homes and the sales have been rising steadily in the market since 2006.

Do bear in mind though that before you expect to see a significant appreciation in value in your investment, it is recommended that you own it for at least seven years.

But even with volatility in the market, you don’t need to worry because it is statistically likely that your vacation home will appreciate with its market over time.

After owning your vacation home or a number of years it will become one of the most valuable assets in your investment portfolio. You can do whatever you want with it, even put it up as a home for sale.

Not only that, you can also use this home of yours to become a significant source of income. How? Well, through vacation rentals of course! Rental income comes with great tax benefits, if you don’t know.

But, the key to having a successful vacation rental is buying in a good rental market. That’s why I recommend the vacation homes in Pleasure Point Beach CA.

With some of the most famous food and drink stops right in its strip like the New Bohemia Brewing Company, Verve Coffee, Pleasure Pizza, and The Penny Ice Creamery, it’s a guarantee that you’ll be making money off of the property while people are in town taking advantage of the local attractions. It’s a win-win situation!

Living in Pleasure Point Beach CA in a home by the beach is like winning the lottery

For most people the beach is somewhere to go on vacation, or for an occasional day out. The idea of living there might seem like a dream, unless you decide to buy one of the homes for sale  and live there!

Yes, living by the beach is truly awesome! Aside from having a home that makes you feel like you are on vacation 24/7, you also get the privilege of having a picturesque view whenever you look outside your window.

Pleasure Point Beach also provides a place where you can surf anytime you want. The area is also a nice powerful spot for nature, making it a good option to try yoga and meditation.

If we’re talking about food, you can find organic, non-GMO, and gluten-free food because here, it’s all about the quality of life. Thanks to the omnipresent sunshine, plants grow very easily in gardens. This allows people to grow their own vegetables and fruits.

To know more about me and what I can do for you, you can check out my website www.SantaCruzCaHomesForSale.com/About/

I’m Sandy Wallace and I have been a REALTOR® since 1998. I have developed personal services for my clients that are unparalleled in Santa Cruz CA and I can make your real estate dreams come true! When you sign up to use my full services you will be treated like my number one client for life! What are you waiting for? Call me now at 831-818-7099.

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