NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1278 Mesa Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $4,598,000 - $5,405,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,514 Sq Ft
$1,948/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Furnished

About This Home

As of February 2021

Peaceful and zen-like home on .30 acres just steps from Coast Village Road and the beach. Quality craftsmanship, high ceilings, floor to ceiling doors and windows in nearly every room. Outdoor courtyard with a fireplace and dining area overlooks the pool and mountain views. Furnished, private and gated, pets considered. Available 2/1 - 12/31.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary Whitney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01144746 Listed on: 01/28/2021

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Last Renter's Agent

Ashley McGowan

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00893030 / 02041055

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,514 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Mountain Views
  • Home Security System
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Open Parking

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near schools, shops, and bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 3/26/20
  • Assessor Parcel Number 009-170-044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Furnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2020-03-26
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 2.0
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached2: Yes
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • View Setting: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Furnishings Fully Furnished: Yes
  • Property Information Year Built3: 1962
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool3: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s): Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping: Yes
  • Security Secrurity System: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #42: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_2: Yes
  • Pets Maybe: Yes
  • Security Gate Electric: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #23: Yes
  • Rooms DenLibraryStudy: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: 2+, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Patio

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Patio Open, Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Cpt #2, Unc #4

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 009-170-044

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2018
Sold by
Chapman Robert H and Chapman Cynthia M
Bought by
Rhc Mesa Road Llc
Current Estimated Value
$4,898,122

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2010
Sold by
Ridgeway Steven
Bought by
Chapman Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2010
Sold by
Loiacono Lisa
Bought by
Ridgeway Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2007
Sold by
Lloyd Christopher
Bought by
Ridgeway Steven K

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2007
Sold by
Hyman Beveryle Lee
Bought by
Ridgeway Steven

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2002
Sold by
Lieff Robert L and Lieff Carole Christensen
Bought by
Hyman Beveryle Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$845,000
Interest Rate
6.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2000
Sold by
Wenzlau Cynthia Lea
Bought by
Lieff Robert L and Lieff Carole Christensen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$956,000
Interest Rate
8.37%
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
Rhc Mesa Road Llc -- None Available
Chapman Robert H -- None Available
Chapman Robert $1,900,000 Chicago Title Company
Ridgeway Steven -- None Available
Ridgeway Steven K -- None Available
Ridgeway Steven -- Lawyers Title Company
Hyman Beveryle Lee -- Lawyers Title Company
Lieff Robert L -- Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ridgeway Steven $450,000
Previous Owner Ridgeway Steven $2,250,000
Previous Owner Hyman Beveryle Lee $845,000
Previous Owner Lieff Robert L $956,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Rented $12,500 0.0% --
01/28/2021 01/28/21 For Rent $12,500 +25.0% --
05/16/2020 05/16/20 Rented $10,000 0.0% --
05/16/2020 05/16/20 Under Contract -- -- --
03/26/2020 03/26/20 For Rent $10,000 -- --
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 $26,195 $2,434,228 $1,281,174 $1,153,054
2023 $26,195 $2,339,706 $1,231,425 $1,108,281
2022 $25,307 $2,293,830 $1,207,280 $1,086,550
2021 $24,800 $2,248,854 $1,183,608 $1,065,246
2020 $24,565 $2,225,796 $1,171,472 $1,054,324
2019 $24,059 $2,182,153 $1,148,502 $1,033,651
2018 $23,617 $2,139,367 $1,125,983 $1,013,384
2017 $23,141 $2,097,419 $1,103,905 $993,514
2016 $22,433 $2,056,294 $1,082,260 $974,034
2014 $21,622 $1,985,734 $1,045,123 $940,611
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2021

    Mary Whitney

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 689-0915

    2 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Mary Whitney
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    Tenant's Agent in 2021

    Ashley McGowan

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 637-8661

    3 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Ashley McGowan
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    McGowan Partners

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-309

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 009-170-044

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1278 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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