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.

In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view What’s My Santa Cruz CA Oceanview Home’s Value on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY3jaMcQjCM.

310 Warren Dr Santa Cruz CA 95060 | Sold Listing

Each new listing

Do you remember the jitters you got when you bought a home for the first time? I get that feeling each time I receive a listing. The feeling of excitement and thrill never gets old when you sell houses, because each house is different, and each pose a different challenge.

I’ve been selling homes and properties for a long time. I became a REALTOR® in 1998 and have learned many things about real estate, especially in Santa Cruz. If there is one thing I have learned from my experiences, it's that any property will sell if you have the right market and use the proper marketing tools. Each property is meant for someone!

The Warren Drive property

Around the end of October, I received Warren Drive on my listings. It is a wonderful property and has many unique and wonderful features to offer. It is also different from my other listings, so I know I have to do something different. It is not just a home and a land, it is so much more.

Along with marketing it to the right people, one of the ideas that came to mind was to write a blog about it. It is a one-of-a-kind home, in a location as exceptional as the property itself.

So I blogged about it. I wrote about how unique Boony Doon is and the possible lifestyle it offers. I shared about how it is a great getaway spot, about how one can achieve peace, quiet and retreat, immersed in the loving embrace of nature.

In the blog I shared about the many exceptional features of the Warren Drive property, about its majestic redwood trees and 15.9 acres, where you can plant, grow your own garden, raise your livestock, write, explore, create the lifestyle that you want, and find peace.

One of my favorite feature in this property is the Redwood Chalet - the mountain chalet style home built from hand milled lumber from the land. Seldom will you come upon a home where the wood used in the home is from the land itself. This home is a perfect merge of modern conveniences and traditional design, a testament that we can live comfortably in the middle of nature when we have the right materials to use.

The yurt also deserves a special mention. It came to place through the help of the neighbors who help lift it up, since it is located at the highest point of the property.  It is the largest sized yurt available, and now it houses a decent size living area, with a one bedroom, a full bathroom and a kitchen. From this yurt, you can have the potential view of the ocean.

It’s sold now!

All the hard work in the marketing and in that blog paid off.

I’m so happy to share that Warren Drive is in escrow now. An all cash buyer is closing in four days. We already finished our three days of inspection and it is ready to close on the 13th.

Two more buyers have shown interest and wanted to be in back. I’ve been really busy with open houses and so many showings. I think the blog website has really helped, along with the right marketing.

This has turned out to be a great experience. I am thrilled that the Warren Drive listing sold successfully.

Do you have any homes to sell? Are you interested in any homes for sale in Santa Cruz?

Visit http://SantaCruzCAHomesforSale.com and find out how I can help you sell your home.

Call me, Sandy Wallace, at 831-818-7099. Whether you are selling or buying a home, you deserve the help of an expert.  Let me give it to you.

In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view 310 Warren Dr Santa Cruz CA 95060 | Sold Listing on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWp1LmkUdR8&feature=youtu.be
 

What's My Santa Cruz CA Home Value

Moving out of Santa Cruz?

Thinking of putting your Santa Cruz home up for sale?  

Upsizing, downsizing, career move or personal reasons, these are only some of the reasons why you will need to sell your home. It is not an easy decision, especially since your home is one of your biggest financial assets. However, once you have decided that a move is in order, the next step is knowing how much your home is worth.

Knowing your home’s value is important in pricing it correctly. When you have the right price, your home will easily sell in the market. If you price too high, it may not sell. Price it too low and you’ll end up losing money.

To get things right, you need the help of an expert.  This is the best time to contact your best local REALTOR® like me, Sandy Wallace.  

How to know your home’s price?

Pricing the home takes an intelligent guess. You need to look at several factors before deciding your list price. Your home’s price is dependent on the following factors.

1. Location. Your home’s proximity to local amenities like schools, hospitals, shopping facilities, and public transportation affect your home’s price.

The closer you are to great locations, the pricier your home will be. Also, there are ‘high-end neighborhoods’. If your home happens to be in one, buyers are expected to pay more compared to when they are paying for a ‘low-end neighborhood’.

2. Home’s features and condition. The condition of your property also affects the price. There is a difference between a well-maintained home and a dilapidated one, even if both properties have the same lot size and square footage.

The features of the home also factors in the price. Homes with a gourmet kitchen and spa-like master bathroom, for example, sell for a higher price than a home with no similar features.

3. Improvements and upgrades. Homes that have recently upgraded command a higher price. However, there are some upgrades that may not even factor in the price. It would still be dependent on what upgrades the buyer’s may deem important.

4. Market condition. Market condition varies and your Santa Cruz home’s price may depend on what kind of market your area is currently in.

If it happens to be a seller’s market, you have more control over your home’s price, but if it is a buyer’s market, it means there are plenty of homes for sale in Santa Cruz at the moment and buyers have more options to choose from, so you may want to offer your home at a lower price point.

How to get an accurate valuation of your home’s worth?

There are different ways you can have a home valuation. One of the popular trends in real estate these days is an online home value estimator. Almost all real estate websites offer one.

Although online home value estimators provide you with a fast and easy access to your home’ worth, it is not really accurate. It is still better to trust a professional to help you know your home’s value?

Why?

Because online estimators cannot visit your home, and you may have done upgrades or home renovations which would surely affect your home’s value.

When you seek my assistance, I will offer a home valuation for free, and you can be sure it is accurate because I use a comparative market analysis which tells me how many homes in your neighborhood are sold, and how much the competition are selling their homes for.

That way, you can adjust and price your home competitively.

Also, I have been a real estate agent in Santa Cruz for 19 years, and I am very familiar with the market in the area. I will visit your home to make sure that we have accounted for all the improvements you have made in the home.

Visit my website http://SantaCruzCAHomesForsale.com/about/ to learn more about me.

Planning to sell your home? Call me, Sandy Wallace, at (831) 818 -7099. I can help you sell your home quickly and for a top dollar price.

In case you cannot view this video here, please click the link below to view What's My Santa Cruz CA Home Value on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtC2LRAWRds&feature=youtu.be

Victorian Style Homes for Sale in Santa Cruz CA

Planning to buy a Victorian style home here in Santa Cruz?

Homes in Santa Cruz are available in several different architectural styles. If it is your lifelong dream to own a Victorian home, there are many homes for sale in Santa Cruz for you to choose from.

You can find many Victorian homes close to Downtown Santa Cruz, especially on Walnut Avenue and Mission Hill.

Walnut Ave is beautiful. It is the first residential street in Santa Cruz and only minutes away from downtown. It was the preferred place of residence for rich settlers from Spain and other countries.

Mission Hill is located uphill from the downtown area. It was the starting place where the Spanish priests pitched their tents and began their mission.

The truth about Victorian homes

Your concept of a Victorian home probably comes from books, magazines and movies that feature their style.

Did you know that a Victorian house is any house built during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901)? During that time, regardless of what type of home you built, it was called a Victorian home. In that sense, Victorian is not a style; it is a period.

During that period, different architectural styles like Regency architecture, Italianate style, Gothic Revival style and Queen Anne style were popular.  Victorian homes are a mix of these different styles.

Here in Santa Cruz, you will find the same concept in the Victorian homes.           They are a beautiful blend of the various architectural styles.

Victorian homes for sale

 

Do you have a specific home style in mind? Perhaps you are looking for a home with pediments reminiscent of the Greek Revival. Or you would like a balcony with balustrades from the Beaux Art style?

Having specific architectural features in mind, when you search for a Victorian home for sale in Santa Cruz can make it easier to identify the home you want, since there are varying styles of Victorian homes.

Also, some Victorian homes are big, imposing and detailed. Others are modest, with fewer details, but distinctively Victorian style nonetheless.

Do you like the Victorian cottage style? You may find this Victorian style home on Pearl St suited to your preference.

This home was built in 1910.  In the true Victorian home fashion, it is narrow and tall. It features an asymmetrical roof design with a steeply pitched roof in front in the back.

This home is newly remodeled to make it perfect for modern living, but it retains its Victorian home style charm. After the renovation, it can now be referred to as a modern Victorian cottage.

Another Victorian home you may want to look at is this charming 1910 Santa Cruz home for sale located on Laurel St.

This home is close to downtown and has a spacious lot with a creek running through the backyard.

The facade of this home has been carefully preserved, although some renovations and add-ons have been made.

Care and maintenance of your Victorian style home

To live comfortably in your Victorian home, you would need to make some repairs.

Due to the age, you may have to replace the roof, ceiling, windows, wiring, exterior maintenance and more.

There are many things that can be done to update a Victorian home to give it a more contemporary look.

Much care and maintenance goes into owning a Victorian style home, but it is worth it. After all, not everyone can have the privilege of living in or buying a historic home for sale here in Santa Cruz.

Interested in buying a Victorian or historic home here in the Santa Cruz area? Visit my website http://www.SantaCruzCaHomesForSale.com/.

Call me, Sandy Wallace, at 831-818-7099. I can help you find the dream Victorian home you have been looking for.

In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view Victorian Style Homes for Sale in Santa Cruz CA on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPBiRaFysb8&feature=youtu.be