NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1265 Mesa Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $4,376,000 - $5,468,000

3 Beds
0.5 Bath
2,309 Sq Ft
$2,121/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of January 2016

Historic single story 3 bedroom carriage house located in the heart of Montecito, just a short distance from Montecito's Lower Village. Spacious living room, Cathedral ceiling, original masonry fireplace, large south facing window brings in natural light. Lush garden views from nearly every room. Handrails for handicapped access, Montecito Union school. Long term lease 6-12 months.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Gary Goldberg

Coastal Properties License #01172139 Listed on: 12/09/2015

Last Renter's Agent

Gary Goldberg

Coastal Properties License #01172139 Listed on: 12/09/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,931

Year Built

  • 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.49

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,309 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Washer
  • Property Views

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 0.5 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Hand Rail
  • Property is in good condition

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,931

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Hand Rails
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl/Linoleum
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 2.0
  • Style Cal Cottage2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • View Setting: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping: Yes
  • HeatingCooling GFA2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s): Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Amenities Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen: Yes
  • Pets Maybe: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-in: Yes
  • Appliances Included Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Hand Rails: Yes
  • Rooms Patio Enclosed: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1890

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-in, Dishwasher, Elect Stove, Satellite Dish, Washer
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Setting

Utilities

  • Heating: GFA
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Couvillion Stephen S
Bought by
Stephen Couvillion Family Trust and Couvillion
Current Estimated Value
$4,896,541

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Shelby Family Partnership Lp
Bought by
Couvillion Stephen S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,325,000
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2015
Sold by
Couvillion Stephen S and Couvillion Lisa B
Bought by
Couvillion Glynne C and Couvillion Gillian K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,900,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2015
Sold by
Couvillion Glynne C and Couvillion Gillian K
Bought by
Shelby Family Partnership Lp

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,900,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2013
Sold by
Couvillion Stephen S and Couvillion Lisa B
Bought by
Couvillion Stephen S and Couvillion Lisa B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2011
Sold by
Couvillion Glynne C and Couvillion Gillian K
Bought by
Couvillion Stephen S and Couvillion Lisa B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,425,000
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2009
Sold by
La Mesa Llc
Bought by
Couvillion Glynne C and Couvillion Gillian K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,472,500
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2009
Sold by
La Mesa Llc
Bought by
Couvillion Glynne C and Couvillion Gillian K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,472,500
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
La Mesa Llc
Bought by
La Mesa Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,430,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2002
Sold by
Valier Katherine B
Bought by
La Mesa Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Stephen Couvillion Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Couvillion Stephen S $3,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Couvillion Glynne C $3,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Shelby Family Partnership Lp -- None Available
Couvillion Stephen S -- None Available
Couvillion Stephen S -- Equity Title
Couvillion Glynne C -- None Available
Couvillion Glynne C -- None Available
La Mesa Llc -- Equity Title Company Santa B
La Mesa Llc -- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Couvillion Stephen S $2,325,000
Previous Owner Couvillion Glynne C $1,900,000
Previous Owner Couvillion Stephen S $500,000
Previous Owner Couvillion Stephen S $1,425,000
Previous Owner Couvillion Glynne C $1,472,500
Previous Owner La Mesa Llc $1,430,000
Previous Owner La Mesa Llc $960,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Rented $8,975 0.0% --
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Under Contract -- -- --
12/08/2015 12/08/15 For Rent $8,975 -- --
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $40,931 $3,896,754 $2,706,080 $1,190,674
2023 $40,931 $3,745,440 $2,601,000 $1,144,440
2022 $39,513 $3,672,000 $2,550,000 $1,122,000
2021 $34,356 $3,171,571 $2,187,291 $984,280
2020 $34,026 $3,139,052 $2,164,864 $974,188
2019 $33,296 $3,077,503 $2,122,416 $955,087
2018 $32,673 $3,017,160 $2,080,800 $936,360
2017 $32,044 $2,958,000 $2,040,000 $918,000
2016 $31,068 $2,900,000 $2,000,000 $900,000
2015 $28,410 $2,654,295 $1,774,114 $880,181
2014 $27,967 $2,602,302 $1,739,362 $862,940
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Goldberg

    Landlord's Agent in 2016

    Gary Goldberg

    Coastal Properties

    (805) 455-8910

    11 in this area

    107 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: RN-12511

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 009-170-009

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1265 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1265 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 since 09 December 2015 and is currently priced at $4,896,541. This property was built in 1890. 1265 Mesa Rd is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School, and Adelante Charter School.

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