Santa Cruz real estate prices for January 2009 show more of a trend. Santa Cruz County is alive....
Posted Mar 19, 2009 @ 9:29 pm, Viewed by 639 Visitors, Read 694 Times.
Santa Cruz County housing sales while down in price, are up in activity.
While the prices reflect the fact that many of the bank and short sale properties are continuing to drive prices down, it has spurred many cautious buyers into the market. Watsonville real estate continues to dominate the sale for the county, and that is a good thing.
There are some teriffic values, but once people venture out of their shells, they often find for the great deals, several others there waiting with cash in hand or other offers. Smart buyers get approved in advance and work with a knowledgeable agent on how to position themselves for success.
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TABLE OF SOLD PROPERTIES BY City IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY |
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| County / City /Area | No. Sold | January 2009 | January 2008 | % Change Yr.to Yr. |
| SANTA CRUZ COUNTY | 99 | $355,000 | $510,000 | -30.39% |
| APTOS | 7 | $470,000 | $865,000 | -45.66% |
| BEN LOMOND | 4 | $377,500 | $562,500 | -32.89% |
| BOULDER CREEK | 3 | $500,000 | $340,000 | 47.06% |
| CAPITOLA | 3 | $515,000 | $725,000 | -28.97% |
| FELTON | 4 | $255,500 | $441,500 | -42.13% |
| FREEDOM | 4 | $260,000 | $297,000 | -12.46% |
| SANTA CRUZ | 24 | $565,500 | $615,000 | -8.05% |
| SCOTTS VALLEY | 7 | $355,000 | $832,500 | -57.36% |
| SOQUEL | 4 | $522,500 | n/a | n/a |
| WATSONVILLE | 39 | $265,000 | $337,500 | -21.48% |
If you are thinking of making a move start at the "buying a Santa Cruz home" to see what you would qualify for. Then..... start to look. It is more rewarding to know what you can qualify for first before looking at homes you cannot afford. You can search for all sorts of Santa Cruz homes and see which are most appealing. Lately it seems I have been showing more homes in the San Lorenzo Valley, which has seen steep price declines as well and are nice values. The San Lorenzo Valley is a lovely slice of paradise if you have never been there, and may be a great place to have a mountain cabin get away. Call me if I can help 831-818-7524.
The Santa Cruz California Beaches are on of the things that attract people here. The area has a vibrant array of communities, located on the north end of Monterey Bay, and is home to artisans, beach goers, hi tech types, and college students.There is plenty of natural beauty from the Santa Cruz Beach areas and other coastal beach towns like Rio Del Mar,to the little mountain communities. Let my 30 years or local knowledge and 20 years of real estate help you find the right home or property in Santa Cruz..As a Santa Cruz Seniors Real Estate Specialist,( SRES) let me help find a place for your parents or you that meets your needs now and in the future.
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Hey Gregg, I was just in the Gilroy & San Jose areas for a quick trip for my niece's wedding. I missed my normal visit to Santa Cruz. Good to hear things are picking up. We just bought a townhouse in Scottsdale, AZ, and probably won't be visiting CA as much. But next time I come out I'll have to visit one of my favorite towns neary my family.