Below are some historical details regarding the Henry K. Pierce Victorian in Downtown Santa Cruz to include in the property marketing: - Original Owners: Cornelius Capplemann, who arrived in Santa Cruz in 1869 after mining for gold in California. - Architectural Features: The homes most outstanding feature is the original curly redwood used in the sliding doors, staircase and molding. - Property History: The lot originally began on Locust and extended through to Union Street (then Park St). The property behind it (on Locust) was the original Capplemann home, and the two daughters were gifted the frontage as wedding presents. - The "Spite" House: One of these gifted lots contains the local "spite" house. - Site Layout: A barn previously stood behind the house where the garage and apartment are now located. The history of this home speaks for itself and adds significant value to the listing. Please incorporate these notes accordingly. This home as been around 128 years the house has been around it was owned by the original family until 1967 (69 years), and the current family has owned it since 1971 (almost 55 years)
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,139
Lot Size
3,267 sqft
Year Built
1898
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
7
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
0
MLS #
ML82049918
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Family Room, Wood Burning
Heating
Forced Air
Parking Features
Off Site
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Roof
Composition
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water Source
Public
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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