NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1451 Orange Grove Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Mission Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,998,990 - $2,743,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,707 Sq Ft
$1,359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 30, 2014

Last sale price $851,000 $499 Per Sq Ft

Est. 173% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,502/month

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Loft
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of July 2014

Authentic 1707 sq. ft. adobe home is situated in a peaceful retreat in Mission Canyon. It has 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath and was commissioned by nationally known artist, Jaroslav Brozik in the 1940's. This home was designed by internationally known architect, Ken Weber who included charming niches, abundant storage and built in bookcases. The property has ocean vista views and amazing views of La Cumbra peak from the unusually large artist window. Enjoy an open floor plan that combines the dining room and retro kitchen. The entry opens into the great room which has vaulted wood beam ceiling, wood burning stove and a cozy bonus loft overlooking the spacious living room. The master bedroom accommodates a king sized bed and features access to the bathroom with a large walk in closet. The newly landscaped yard has two patios oriented to enjoy the ocean vista/canyon views. Additional features include new carpet throughout; laundry room with double sink, washer dryer, forced air heating and the second bedroom has a separate exterior entrance. This property comes with approved plans for an approximate 850 sq ft addition making this charming home just under approx. #3,000 sq.ft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Penny Collins

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01081586 Listed on: 05/25/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Troy Hoidal

Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc. License #01904812

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,643

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Adobe Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,707 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • 15 Mission Canyon Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 023-031-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,643

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: State St.up Mission Cyn to Fthill,turn right.Continue on Mission Cyn, ver left on to Tunnel Rd almost to the top, turn left at Orange Grove Ave. The st. sign is missing for this St.Ck mail boxes #'s.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Rural
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Mission Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Adobe
  • Unit Levels: Split Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1947
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Well In: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Construction Split Level: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Wood Burning Stove2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 17,859
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Adobe3: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rural2: Yes
  • Rooms Loft2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Topography: Rural, Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Yard Irrigation T/O
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Private, SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 023-031-013
  • Zoning: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2023
Sold by
Moritz Thomas and Moritz Carla
Bought by
Moritz Investments Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,319,748

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2020
Sold by
Moritz Thomas
Bought by
Moritz Thomas and Lieblein Carla

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2019
Sold by
Liblein Carla
Bought by
Moritz Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2018
Sold by
Moritz Thomas
Bought by
Moritz Thomas and Lieblein Carla

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2017
Sold by
Moritz Angela and Weatherby Susan
Bought by
Moritz Thomas

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2014
Closed on
Jul 28, 2014
Sold by
Burke David L and Burke Mary A
Bought by
Moritz Rita M
Seller's Agent
Penny Collins
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Troy Hoidal
Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$855,000
Sold Price
$851,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%
Original Mortgage
$551,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2014
Sold by
Burke David L and Burke Mary A
Bought by
Cook L Paul and Cook Claudia E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2009
Sold by
Cook L Paul and Cook Claudia E
Bought by
Burke David L and Burke Mary A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2005
Sold by
Brozik Alice W
Bought by
Cook L Paul and Cook Claudia

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
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Moritz Investments Llc -- --
Moritz Thomas -- None Available
Moritz Thomas -- None Available
Moritz Thomas -- None Available
Moritz Thomas -- None Available
Moritz Rita M $851,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Cook L Paul -- None Available
Burke David L $300,000 None Available
Cook L Paul $1,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Moritz Investments Llc $72,100
Previous Owner Moritz Thomas $850,000
Previous Owner Moritz Thomas $570,000
Previous Owner Moritz Rita M $551,000
Previous Owner Burke David L $300,000
Previous Owner Cook L Paul $210,000
Previous Owner Cook L Paul $960,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Sold $851,000 -0.5% $499 / Sq Ft
07/04/2014 07/04/14 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2014 04/17/14 For Sale $855,000 -- $501 / 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 $10,643 $1,022,764 $661,012 $361,752
2023 $10,643 $983,050 $635,345 $347,705
2022 $10,270 $963,776 $622,888 $340,888
2021 $10,034 $944,879 $610,675 $334,204
2020 $9,930 $935,192 $604,414 $330,778
2019 $9,757 $916,856 $592,563 $324,293
2018 $9,619 $898,880 $580,945 $317,935
2017 $9,302 $881,255 $569,554 $311,701
2016 $9,147 $863,977 $558,387 $305,590
2014 $6,653 $620,000 $500,000 $120,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Penny Collins

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Penny Collins

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 895-2964

    4 Total Sales

    Penny Collins
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Troy Hoidal

    Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.

    (805) 689-6808

    4 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Troy Hoidal
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-1186

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 023-031-013

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Mission Canyon

1451 Orange Grove Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1451 Orange Grove Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 since 25 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $2,319,748, approximately $1,358 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1451 Orange Grove Ave is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Roosevelt Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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