NOT LISTED FOR SALE

140 Serafin Way Carpinteria, CA 93013

Toro Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,910,000 - $2,287,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,451 Sq Ft
$1,399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 13, 2012

Last sale price $691,000 $476 Per Sq Ft

Est. 194% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,401/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop
  • Lawn
  • Mountain View
  • Ranch Style House
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of November 2012

Nestled in between Summerland and the Polo Club, this Serena Park 3bd/2ba residence is about 1 mile from Summerland Beach at Padaro. First time on the market, 1,451 sf of comfortable living. The .35 acre lot offers plenty of room for expansion. Cozy neighborhood just twelve miles south of Santa Barbara. Glimpse of the mountains. Attached two-car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Payne

Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 08/21/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Troy Hoidal

Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc. License #01904812

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,451 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Aliso Elementary School
  • Carp. Jr. Middle School
  • Carp. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Private Water Source

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near public transit and bus stop

Community Details

  • 05 Summerland Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005-474-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: 05 - Summerland
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Slate, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1961
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.35
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Aliso
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Wtr Sys: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Slate3: Yes
  • Roof Shake: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.35
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Wtr Sys
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Aliso
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 005-474-003
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2012
Closed on
Nov 30, 2012
Sold by
Grube Alison
Bought by
Grube Alison and Grube John W
Seller's Agent
Donna Payne
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Troy Hoidal
Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$691,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.69%
Current Estimated Value
$2,029,652

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,338,652
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.54%
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Outstanding Balance
$255,314
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,774,338

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2012
Closed on
Oct 29, 2012
Sold by
Shores Kathleen M
Bought by
Grube Alison
Seller's Agent
Donna Payne
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Troy Hoidal
Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$691,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-4.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Outstanding Balance
$255,314
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,774,338

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2012
Sold by
Shores Kathleen M
Bought by
Shroes Kathleen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2012
Sold by
Shores Kathleen M
Bought by
Shores Kathleen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1995
Sold by
Jurecki Walter W
Bought by
Jurecki Walter W
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
Grube Alison -- None Available
Grube Alison $691,000 First American Title Company
Shroes Kathleen M -- None Available
Shores Kathleen M -- None Available
Jurecki Walter W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grube Alison $370,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/13/2012 11/13/12 Sold $691,000 -4.7% $476 / Sq Ft
10/12/2012 10/12/12 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2012 08/21/12 For Sale $725,000 -- $500 / 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 $9,583 $850,905 $584,923 $265,982
2023 $9,583 $817,864 $562,210 $255,654
2022 $9,256 $801,829 $551,187 $250,642
2021 $9,036 $786,108 $540,380 $245,728
2020 $8,925 $778,049 $534,840 $243,209
2019 $8,737 $762,794 $524,353 $238,441
2018 $8,584 $747,838 $514,072 $233,766
2017 $8,421 $733,176 $503,993 $229,183
2016 $8,275 $718,801 $494,111 $224,690
2015 $8,190 $708,004 $486,689 $221,315
2014 -- $694,136 $477,156 $216,980
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Donna Payne

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Troy Hoidal

    Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.

    (805) 689-1414

    3 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Troy Hoidal
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 12-2678

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 005-474-003

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013 Toro Canyon

140 Serafin Way, Carpinteria, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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