Seller's Agent in 2025
Dan Carpenter
Surterre Properties, Inc
(949) 205-6575
1 in this area
6 Total Sales
1240 La Brea Ln Carpinteria, CA 93013
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,618
Sq Ft
9,147
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Property is near an ocean
- Updated Kitchen
- Mountain View
- Solar Power System
- Reverse Osmosis System
- Contemporary Architecture
About This Home
As of December 2025HUGE PRICE CUT - DREAM BIG!!! Imagine a home where you close escrow and immediately start living your dream life. Does a home like this really exist? Yes...1240 La Brea Lane. Dreamy remodeled bathrooms fit for royalty, dreamy great room crafted for entertaining, dreamy natural light beaming from the skylights and multiple sets of sliders, dreamy kitchen with stainless steel appliances and center island and dreamy custom wood encased windows and solid-core interior doors throughout. The dreamy private outdoors is low maintenance with high-end lush turf, two stamped concrete patios off the great room for entertaining and no neighbors on the south and west sides - what a dream! More dreamy upgrades include AC, whole-house Puragain water filtration and air purification systems, Sunrun solar system and stamped concrete side yard with plenty of room for an RV and boat. With its dreamy location at the end of a cul-de-sac and close proximity to the beach, restaurants and downtown Carp make this your dream come true. Dream no longer and view this coastal gem. Your keys to unlock your dream life are awaiting.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Surterre Properties, Inc License #01787203 Listed on: 09/30/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1963
Lot Details
- 9,147 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Level Lot
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Property is in excellent condition
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Ranch Style House
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,618 Sq Ft Home
- Skylights
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Great Room
- Family Room
- Open Floorplan
- Dining Area
- Mountain Views
- Video Cameras
- Laundry in Garage
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Built-In Gas Oven
- Built-In Gas Range
- Stove
- Disposal
- Reverse Osmosis System
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
Eco-Friendly Details
- Air Purifier
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by a third party
Location
- Ground Level Unit
- Property is near park, public transit, schools, and bus stop
- City Lot
Schools
- Canalino Elementary School
- Carp. Jr. Middle School
- Carp. Sr. High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Additional Features
- Stepless Entry
- Property is near an ocean
Community Details
- Restaurant
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 001-253-006
- Seller Concessions Offered
- Seller Will Consider Concessions
Matterport 3D Tour
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Closed on
Nov 20, 2025
Sold by
Cappa Adam M and Cappa Abbey K
Bought by
Murray Craig M and Slaughter Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
Dan Carpenter
Surterre Properties, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Murphy
Murphy King Real Estate
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-11.28%
Views
71
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,416,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,416,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$342,734
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 23, 2021
Sold by
1240 La Brea Llc
Bought by
Cappa Adam M and Cappa Abbey K
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 4, 2019
Sold by
Charian Limited Partnership
Bought by
1240 La Brea Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Faec Holdings 466413 Llc
Bought by
Park Central Properties
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 30, 2015
Closed on
Jan 21, 2016
Sold by
Buckley Lyla and Buckley Paul
Bought by
Faec Holdings 466413 Llc
Seller's Agent
Debbie Murphy
Murphy King Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Brown
Ralph Brown Realty, Inc
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.88%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.25%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,770,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,200,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,066,500 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,025,000 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $800,000 | First American Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,416,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,020,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | Sold | $1,770,000 | -1.6% | $1,094 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/24/2025 10/24/25 | Price Changed | $1,799,000 | -7.5% | $1,112 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/16/2025 10/16/25 | Price Changed | $1,945,000 | -2.5% | $1,202 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/30/2025 09/30/25 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | +149.4% | $1,233 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/29/2016 01/29/16 | Sold | $800,000 | -5.9% | $494 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/06/2016 01/06/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/30/2015 11/30/15 | For Sale | $850,000 | -- | $525 / Sq Ft |
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,998 | $1,273,449 | $663,255 | $610,194 |
| 2023 | $13,998 | $1,224,000 | $637,500 | $586,500 |
| 2022 | $13,517 | $1,200,000 | $625,000 | $575,000 |
| 2021 | $12,766 | $1,133,623 | $669,868 | $463,755 |
| 2020 | $12,619 | $1,122,000 | $663,000 | $459,000 |
| 2019 | $12,228 | $1,087,496 | $662,193 | $425,303 |
| 2018 | $12,022 | $1,066,173 | $649,209 | $416,964 |
| 2017 | $11,801 | $1,045,269 | $636,480 | $408,789 |
| 2016 | $1,666 | $88,423 | $30,590 | $57,833 |
| 2015 | $1,654 | $87,096 | $30,131 | $56,965 |
| 2014 | $1,572 | $85,391 | $29,541 | $55,850 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Dan Carpenter
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Debbie Murphy
D
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Debbie Murphy
Murphy King Real Estate
(805) 689-9696
11 in this area
41 Total Sales
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D
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Deborah Brown
Ralph Brown Realty, Inc
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 25-3637
APN: 001-253-006
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