NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1265 Mesa Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $5,235,931

3 Beds
0.5 Bath
2,309 Sq Ft
$2,268/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near park, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • 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

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Hand Rail
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is near park, schools, shops, and bus stop

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1890

Lot Details

0.49 Acres

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$5,235,931

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.045%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.045%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0396%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0478%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0478%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.057%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0595%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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
-- None Listed On Document
$3,100,000 Chicago Title Company
$3,100,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- Equity Title
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- Equity Title Company Santa B
-- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $2,325,000
Closed $1,900,000
Closed $500,000
Closed $1,425,000
Closed $1,472,500
Closed $1,430,000
Closed $960,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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
2026 $41,678 $3,974,688 $2,760,201 $1,214,487
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

    90 Total Sales

    Gary Goldberg
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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

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