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716-A SOQUEL AVE, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
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Van Alstine Residential Design,d Construction
Serving Santa Cruz and nearby communities, Van Alstine Residential Design specializes in custom home design with over 30 years of local experience. The firm works with homeowners seeking new residences, additions, and remodels tailored to the Central Coast lifestyle. Led by principal designer Ken Van Alstine, the practice emphasizes site-responsive solutions that integrate local architectural styles and maximize natural light. Projects frequently draw on regional materials and incorporate open floor plans, energy-efficient layouts, and seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces. Van Alstine Residential Design manages projects from initial planning through construction documents, collaborating closely with clients and builders to ensure each design fits its environment and meets local building codes. The company’s portfolio reflects a focus on residential architecture that blends functionality with distinctive coastal character.
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Phone Number: (831) 426-8400
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Address: 716-A SOQUEL AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062
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Building Permits by Van Alstine Residential Design,d
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Install new 10.15 kw roof mounted photovoltaic system @ existing single family residence - 29 panels with optimizers an 11 400 watt inverter and a 60 amp photovoltaic breaker connected to the existing 225 amp solar ready service and 125 amp main breaker
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PVT-000189-2018
Status:
final
Fee:
$322
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New 303 sf basement to be habitable and convert (e) basement to new 124 sf interior remodel 713 sf 1st floor 276 sf and second floor 264 sf and 173 sf basement. (revised added 124 sf to 1st fl 149 sf to 2nd fl and new 2nd fl deck 189 sf 9/5/2013)
Valuation:
$260,000
Permit #:
B13-0258
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,461
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition 13 sq ft bay window remodel 524 sq ft 2 bathrms laundry room living room dining room remove window from kitchen replace front door w new window & door
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
B14-0321
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,035
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ra/re: construct a 1 517sq.ft. 2nd story addition to an existing 2-story single family dwelling to include; 3 bedrooms 2 baths closets and a stairway expand bedroom & living room on 1st floor and construct covered porch & balconies. project to include new mechanical room in underfloor area. results in a 2-story single family dwelling with 5 bedrooms 6 baths living room family room din... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0070117G-00153983
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Room addition/rem...
Building Type:
Single residence
Construct 2nd story addition to an existing 1 story single family dwelling to include 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. remodel to include kitchen area convert 1 bedroom to family room enclose breezway to create laundry room and some foundation work.results in 2 story single family dwelling with 4 bedroom 3 bathroom attached garage and decks. change order #1 issued 07/25/02
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0041041G-00129943
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Room addition/rem...
Building Type:
Single residence
Project description : 1) construct a 937sf. 1-story second unit with 2 bedrooms 1 bathrom kitchen living/dining room 207sf covered porch & 288sf. attached garage addition. 2) construct a 2240sf agricultural building(horses crops) on site with an existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
APP-0054259H
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Homesite/5-19.9 acre
1) construct a 937sf. 1-story second unit with 2 bedrooms 1 bathrom kitchen living/dining room 207sf covered porch & 288sf. attached garage addition. 2) construct a 2240sf agricultural building(horses crops) on site with an existing single family dwelling. change order #1 issued 05/18/06
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0054259H-00140079
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Second unit
Building Type:
Homesite/5-19.9 acre
Project description : proposal to construct a new single family dwelling with attached garage and new driveway. requires a grading permit to grade approximately 958cu yds of material. property located on the northwest side of cutter drive at obout half a mile north of college drive in watsonville
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0044676S-00132654
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single residence
Project description : demolish portian of existing (3184sq.ft.) 2-story single family dwelling to create a 1.(891sq.ft.) second unit with studio bathroom sitting room deck/stairs and attached garage laundry room storage and trellis at first floor. 2.detached non-habitable accessory structure/storage(861sq.ft.) on site with main single family dwelling pool detached workshop and detache... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
APP-0050906H
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Homesite/5-19.9 acre
Demolish portian of existing (3184sq.ft.) 2-story single family dwelling to create a (891sq.ft.) second unit with studio bathroom sitting room deck/stairs with attached garage laundry room storage and trellis at first floor on site with existing single family dwelling pool detached 2nd unit workshop and garage. change order #1 issued 02/28/06
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0050906H-00137830
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Second unit
Building Type:
Homesite/5-19.9 acre
Construct a first and second floor addition at an existing 1-story single family dwelling to include living room laundry room stairs attached carport and deck at first floor. master bedroom and bathroom at second floor. results in a 2-story single family dwelling with 3 bedroom 3 baths deck and attached carport. includes demolish existing detached studio. change order #1 issued 10/22/04
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0052621G-00138790
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Room addition
Building Type:
Single residence
Project description : 1. construct replacement 2-story single family dwelling to include 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths laundry room family room dining room living room utility room at basement decks on site with existing detached garage and barn. 2. special inspection: special inspection to verify that existing structure is a single family dwelling and determine if it meets code requirements t... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
APP-0042784H
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single residence
Construct replacement 2-story single family dwelling to include 3 bedrooms 2.5baths laundry room family room dining room living room utility room at basement decks on site with existing detached garage and barn. see bp_____________ to demolish existing 2-story single family dwelling on site with existing garage and barn. change order #1 issued 12/04/02
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0042784H-00131114
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Replacement struc...
Building Type:
Single residence
Construct 2nd floor addition to an existing 1 story single family dwelling to include bedroom study bathroom and extend great room. remodel to include a major portion of the 1st floor. results in 2 story single family dwelling with 4 bedrooms study 3 bathrooms and attached garage. change order #1 issued 06/26/02 change order #2 issued 10/31/03 change order #3 issued 02/11/04
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0041044G-00130569
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Room addition/rem...
Building Type:
Single residence
Ra/re: construct a 39sf. addition to an existing 1-story single family dwelling to include addition 1/2 bathroom. remodel to include convert 320sf. garage/laundry to bedroom & bathroom relocate kitchen to existing dining room & dining room to nook area. remove existing bathroom at old kitchen area & remodel bathroom between bedrooms & addition w/d linen closet. addition new supports a... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0057988M-00144753
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Room addition/rem...
Building Type:
Single residence
Project description : 1. construct 1 story addition to existing single family dwelling to include expand bathroom master bedroom and living room. remodel to include kitchen install gas fireplace and reframe roof. results in 1 story single family dwelling with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. 2. construct detached garage and laundry room. on site with single family dwelling. 3. construct a c... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
APP-0029664M
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single residence
1. construct 1 story addition to existing single family dwelling to include expand bathroom master bedroom and living room. remodel to include kitchen install gas fireplace and reframe roof. results in 1 story single family dwelling with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. 2. construct detached garage and laundry room. on site with single family dwelling. 3. construct a concrete wall/fence. ch... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0029664M-00120327
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Room addition/rem...
Building Type:
Single residence
Construct 2-story single family dwelling to include 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths great room dining room living room laundry room pantry entry mezzanine decks with attached garage. change order #1 issued 10/31/02 change order #2 issued 04/09/03
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0041487H-00132696
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family dwe...
Building Type:
Single residence
Demolish portion of existing (3184sq.ft.) 2-story single family dwelling to create a detached non-habitable accessory structure/storage (861sq.ft.) on site with existing single family dwelling pool detached 2nd unit workshop and garage
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0050906H-00137831
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Storage building
Building Type:
Homesite/5-19.9 acre
Rebuild single family residence 1 797 sf 1st floor 537 sf 2nd floor 172 sf unfinished storage basement 631 sf attached garage 384 sf roofed open porch and new site retaining wall attached to house 50 lf (added gas line for bbq 4/17/2012)
Valuation:
$634,350
Permit #:
B11-0201
Status:
final
Fee:
$22,538
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 379826 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Santa Cruz |
| Type | Special Constr Contractors |
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| License # | 379826 |
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| State | California |
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Van Alstine Residential Design,d Employees
DA
Derek Heath Van Alstine
Sole Owner
DP
Derek Van Alstine President
Owner
DP
Derek Van Alstine - President
Owner