NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1255 E Mountain Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $5,561,000 - $7,420,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,606 Sq Ft
$1,873/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 10, 2014

Last sale price $3,650,000 $1,012 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $40,320 / mo

268 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2014

Iconic Montecito. Designed by James Morris. This one story classic home is a manageable size. Entrance gallery separates the public and private rooms. Gigantic Living room with circular sunroom opening to mature gardens and ocean views. High ceilings thru out, 3 f/p. Classic architecture in a Blue Chip location with both mountain and ocean views. Pool. Motor court for 12+ cars. Library with fireplace could be a 3rd bedroom

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Timothy Walsh

Village Properties License #00914713 Listed on: 12/19/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Lamborn

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 35,284 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned E-2

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,606 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Monitored
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 011-260-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0.81 Acres

Listing Details

  • Directions: Hot Springs towards Mountains, Left on East Mountain. 2nd driveway on left, home on left at top of the drive
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Monitored, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1984
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.81
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Security Monitored2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Other, 2+, LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.81
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Other, Pool, Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 011-260-002
  • Zoning: E-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 35283.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 19, 2013
Closed on
Jul 3, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Timothy Walsh
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Lamborn
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$4,450,000
Sold Price
$3,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$800,000
-17.98%
Current Estimated Value
$6,755,241

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,105,241
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$3,650,000 Fidelity National Title Co
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/10/2014 07/10/14 Sold $3,650,000 -18.0% $1,012 / Sq Ft
05/09/2014 05/09/14 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2013 08/14/13 For Sale $4,450,000 -- $1,234 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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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 $45,996 $4,386,745 $2,824,344 $1,562,401
2023 $45,996 $4,216,404 $2,714,672 $1,501,732
2022 $44,420 $4,133,731 $2,661,444 $1,472,287
2021 $43,507 $4,052,678 $2,609,259 $1,443,419
2020 $43,086 $4,011,124 $2,582,505 $1,428,619
2019 $42,118 $3,932,475 $2,531,868 $1,400,607
2018 $41,321 $3,855,369 $2,482,224 $1,373,145
2017 $40,545 $3,779,774 $2,433,553 $1,346,221
2016 $39,314 $3,705,662 $2,385,837 $1,319,825
2015 $38,622 $3,650,000 $2,350,000 $1,300,000
2014 -- $1,795,104 $796,340 $998,764
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Timothy Walsh

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Timothy Walsh

    Village Properties

    (805) 259-8808

    27 Total Sales

    Timothy Walsh
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Robert Lamborn

    Sotheby's International Realty

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Mary Kate Williamson

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-2624

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 011-260-002

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1255 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

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