NOT LISTED FOR SALE

118 E Islay St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Oak Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,743,000 - $4,767,217

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,257 Sq Ft
$1,321/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 07, 2015

Last sale price $2,415,000 $741 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,509/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2015

Authentic and spectacular restoration of a classic Victorian. Floorplan combines the best of late 19th century grandeur with preferences of today, incl. an eye-popping new kitchen beautifully interpreted for a bygone era. Quiet location, yet only 4-6 blocks to parks and downtown restaurants, theaters and Public Market. Combine turnkey elegant living with the best of the Santa Barbara lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 03/06/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 03/06/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3,257 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Property is near park, public transit, shops, and bus stop

Community Details

  • Santa Barbara Community
  • 15 Upper Eastside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other, Chandelier
  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-111-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: State to Islay, 1.5 blocks on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Upper Eastside
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Work Shop
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1887
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Santa Barbara
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Style Victorian2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Shingles: Yes
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Other, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, 2+, LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other, Chandelier
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Other
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-111-002
  • Zoning: E-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2015
Closed on
Apr 4, 2015
Sold by
Finegold Joseph Gregory and Finegold Kimberly Olson
Bought by
Speer Sharon S
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,475,000
Sold Price
$2,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-2.42%
Current Estimated Value
$4,301,304

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,886,304
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Finegold Joseph G and Finegold Kimberly O
Bought by
Finegold Joseph Gregory and Finegold Kimberly Olson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2010
Sold by
Finegold Joseph G and Finegold Kimberly O
Bought by
Finegold Joseph G and Finegold Kimberly O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2002
Sold by
Hofmann John F
Bought by
Finegold Joseph G and Finegold Kimberly O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$948,000
Interest Rate
6.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1999
Sold by
Hofmann Nancy Scheyhing
Bought by
Hofmann John F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Speer Sharon S $2,415,000 First American Title Company
Finegold Joseph Gregory -- None Available
Finegold Joseph G -- Fidelity National Title Co
Finegold Joseph G -- Chicago Title Co
Hofmann John F -- American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Finegold Joseph G $250,000
Previous Owner Finegold Joseph G $729,750
Previous Owner Finegold Joseph G $948,000
Previous Owner Hofmann John F $300,000
Closed Hofmann John F $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/07/2015 04/07/15 Sold $2,415,000 -2.4% $741 / Sq Ft
03/15/2015 03/15/15 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2015 03/06/15 For Sale $2,475,000 -- $760 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $30,301 $2,920,215 $1,682,586 $1,237,629
2023 $30,301 $2,806,821 $1,617,250 $1,189,571
2022 $29,242 $2,751,787 $1,585,540 $1,166,247
2021 $28,573 $2,697,831 $1,554,451 $1,143,380
2020 $28,279 $2,670,170 $1,538,513 $1,131,657
2019 $27,786 $2,617,815 $1,508,347 $1,109,468
2018 $27,320 $2,566,486 $1,478,772 $1,087,714
2017 $26,416 $2,516,164 $1,449,777 $1,066,387
2016 $25,590 $2,451,828 $1,421,350 $1,030,478
2014 $20,205 $1,922,153 $1,181,482 $740,671
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ken Switzer

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ken Switzer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 680-4622

    8 in this area

    102 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-728

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-111-002

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Oak Park

118 E Islay St, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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