$520,500
SOLD NOV 16, 2017
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$471 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

139 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Property is near a park
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of November 2017

Great value 2 bedroom, 2 full bath CONDO in Villa Alamar Complex. Exceptional end unit location. Close to shopping, parks, schools, hospital and bus. This upper level unit is bright and sunny and features: vaulted ceilings in Living Rm and Dining Rm, interior laundry, cozy fireplace in living room, very large master bedroom. Trust sale. Lock box vacant!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Costea

Selekt Properties License #01251248 Listed on: 05/16/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Vaughan

Home Realty & Investments

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,122

Year Built

  • Built in 1975

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,104 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Peabody Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-430-004

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • 20 Buildings
  • 20 Units
  • Villa Alamar Community
  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,122

Year Built

Built in 1975

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 350
  • Directions: Located between State St and De La Vina
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1975
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Unit Levels: Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1975
  • Property Information Total #Units: 20
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Peabody
  • 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: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Villa Alamar
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Level
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-430-004
  • Zoning: R-4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2020
Sold by
Thorpe Trevor
Bought by
Harris Alexander C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$499,600
Outstanding Balance
$444,500
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$462,762

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2020
Sold by
Thorpe Diane
Bought by
Thorpe Trevor

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$499,600
Outstanding Balance
$444,500
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$462,762

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2017
Closed on
Oct 26, 2017
Sold by
Thorpe Johanna
Bought by
Thorpe Trevor
Seller's Agent
Diana Costea
Selekt Properties
Buyer's Agent
Matt Vaughan
Home Realty & Investments
List Price
$587,000
Sold Price
$520,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$66,500
-11.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.33%
Original Mortgage
$416,400
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2017
Closed on
Oct 9, 2017
Sold by
Caldwell Peter D and Caldwell Olga H H
Bought by
Thorpe Trevor and Thorpe Richard J
Seller's Agent
Diana Costea
Selekt Properties
Buyer's Agent
Matt Vaughan
Home Realty & Investments
List Price
$587,000
Sold Price
$520,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$66,500
-11.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,400
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2015
Closed on
Jun 18, 2015
Sold by
Oakley William C
Bought by
The Caldwell Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Gayle Lofthus
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Diana Costea
Selekt Properties
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.77%
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2006
Sold by
Giffen Bruce Livingston
Bought by
Oakley William C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $624,500 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg Escrow Montecito
Grant Deed $528,000 Wfg Escrow Montecito
Grant Deed $530,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $499,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2025 08/10/25 For Sale $829,000 0.0% $751 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $829,000 +59.3% $751 / Sq Ft
11/16/2017 11/16/17 Sold $520,500 -11.3% $471 / Sq Ft
10/02/2017 10/02/17 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2017 05/16/17 For Sale $587,000 +10.8% $532 / Sq Ft
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Sold $530,000 +1.0% $480 / Sq Ft
05/23/2015 05/23/15 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2015 05/18/15 For Sale $525,000 -- $476 / Sq Ft
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 $7,122 $682,978 $339,028 $343,950
2023 $7,122 $656,459 $325,864 $330,595
2022 $6,872 $643,588 $319,475 $324,113
2021 $6,713 $630,969 $313,211 $317,758
2020 $5,849 $549,331 $270,504 $278,827
2019 $5,747 $538,560 $265,200 $273,360
2018 $5,665 $528,000 $260,000 $268,000
2017 $5,720 $540,600 $270,300 $270,300
2016 $5,645 $530,000 $265,000 $265,000
2015 $2,404 $217,867 $74,552 $143,315
2014 $2,366 $213,600 $73,092 $140,508
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 17-1618

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-430-004