Valerie Menke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(805) 549-5997
24 Total Sales
2 in Lower Riviera
$2,128,000 Price Range
15 Rubio Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Lower Riviera NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $3,331,000 - $4,263,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,738
Sq Ft
$1,423/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Spa
- Craftsman Architecture
- Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Fruit Trees
About This Home
As of June 2020Move right in! Exquisite 1926 lower Riviera home exudes charm & beckons the quintessential Santa Barbara lifestyle w/ sweeping ocean views in a spectacular garden setting. Significant improvements have been made to the property over the last year & a half. The 4 bed & 3 bath home has been transformed w/ modern conveniences, yet still retains its special vintage charm. Plenty of character, w/ bright spaces, oak floors, built-ins, French doors, sash windows, main floor master, beautiful stonework, A/C, & high-end finishes. Recently completed, the professionally designed terraced grounds feature tall hedges, new redwood hot tub, covered ocean view patio, fruit trees, & lush lawns. Situated on a cul-de-sac on the lower Riviera, let this home be your oasis now & for years to come! The main level enjoys a welcoming entry, cheerful living room with fireplace, formal dining, updated kitchen with breakfast area, inspiring view terrace, and 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The lower level features a cozy family room, 2 additional bedrooms, a marble bath, and laundry room. A separate 2-car garage complete the floor plan.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01426886 Listed on: 03/25/2020
Last Buyer's Agent
Caroline Santandrea
Sotheby's International Realty License #01349311
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Fenced
- Fruit Trees
- Lawn
- Property is in excellent condition
Property Views
- Ocean
- Harbor
- Panoramic
- City
- Mountain
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,738 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Parking
- Garage
- Open Parking
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Covered Patio or Porch
Location
- Property is near shops
Schools
- Franklin Elementary School
- S.B. Jr. Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Sewer Stub Out
Community Details
- 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 029-341-014
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 7, 2021
Sold by
Mohr Lawrence H and Mohr Lorraine S
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 25, 2020
Closed on
May 26, 2020
Sold by
Budinger Susan Martin and Budinger Susan Martin
Bought by
Mohr Lawrence H and Mohr Lorraine S
Seller's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Santandrea
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-2.81%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.87%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 21, 2017
Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Stegall Elizabeth and Elizabeth Stegall Revocable Tr
Bought by
Budinger Susan Martin and Susan Martin Budigner Revocabl
Seller's Agent
Chris Palme
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$365,000
-15.24%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.09%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 14, 2014
Closed on
May 8, 2014
Sold by
Bell Ryan A and Bell Jill G
Bought by
Stegall Elizabeth and Elizabeth Stegall Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Lorie Bartron
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Robert Riskin
Village Properties
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,948,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,500
-2.33%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.98%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 2012
Sold by
Bell Ryan and Bell Jill Gribb
Bought by
Bell Ryan A and Bell Jill G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
2.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 2, 2008
Sold by
Johnson Alison M
Bought by
Bell Ryan and Bell Jill Gribb
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 11, 2007
Sold by
Johnson Alison M
Bought by
Schaumburg Michael and Schaumburg Alison M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Dubois Richard S and Dubois Susanna M N
Bought by
Johnson Alison M and The Johnson Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 2001
Sold by
Dubois Richard and Neilson Susanna
Bought by
Dubois Richard S and Dubois Susanna M N
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$526,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 1998
Sold by
King Kirchmaier Raymond
Bought by
Dubois Richard and Neilson Susanna
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lower Riviera, CA
-
Valerie Menke
-
Chris Palme
Chris Palme
Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 262-8876
17 Total Sales
3 in Lower Riviera
$1.8M - $3.2M Price Range
-
Kevin Goodwin
Kevin Goodwin
Responds QuicklyGoodwin & Thyne Properties
(805) 979-2658
49 Total Sales
3 in Lower Riviera
$3,300,000 Price Range
-
Susan Pate
Susan Pate
Compass
(805) 617-1044
10 Total Sales
2 in Lower Riviera
$3.2M - $5.1M Price Range
-
Larry Krogh
Larry Krogh
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 586-9558
132 Total Sales
2 in Lower Riviera
$2,250,000 Price Range
-
Janice Laney
Janice Laney
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Santa Barbara
(805) 865-7385
31 Total Sales
3 in Lower Riviera
$1.6M - $2.6M Price Range
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Available | ||
| Mohr Lawrence H | $2,425,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Budinger Susan Martin | $2,030,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Stegall Elizabeth | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Bell Ryan A | -- | Pacific Coast Title Company | |
| Bell Ryan | -- | Equity Title | |
| Schaumburg Michael | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Johnson Alison M | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Johnson Alison M | -- | Equity Title Company Santa B | |
| Dubois Richard S | -- | -- | |
| Dubois Richard | $710,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $999,995 | ||
| Previous Owner | Stegali Elizabeth | $400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bell Ryan A | $400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Schaumburg Michael | $600,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dubois Richard S | $977,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dubois Richard | $526,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kirchmaier Raymond King | $71,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2020 06/05/20 | Sold | $2,425,000 | -2.8% | $886 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/06/2020 04/06/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/23/2020 03/23/20 | For Sale | $2,495,000 | +22.9% | $911 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/30/2018 07/30/18 | Sold | $2,030,000 | -15.2% | $739 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/03/2018 07/03/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/21/2017 06/21/17 | For Sale | $2,395,000 | +22.9% | $872 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/23/2014 05/23/14 | Sold | $1,948,500 | -2.3% | $710 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/26/2014 04/26/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/24/2014 02/24/14 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -- | $727 / Sq Ft |
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 | $28,105 | $2,705,130 | $1,310,732 | $1,394,398 |
| 2025 | $28,105 | $2,652,089 | $1,285,032 | $1,367,057 |
| 2023 | $27,623 | $2,549,107 | $1,235,134 | $1,313,973 |
| 2022 | $26,653 | $2,499,125 | $1,210,916 | $1,288,209 |
| 2021 | $26,042 | $2,450,123 | $1,187,173 | $1,262,950 |
| 2020 | $22,025 | $2,070,600 | $1,122,000 | $948,600 |
| 2019 | $21,641 | $2,030,000 | $1,100,000 | $930,000 |
| 2018 | $22,496 | $2,099,254 | $1,129,622 | $969,632 |
| 2017 | $21,753 | $2,058,093 | $1,107,473 | $950,620 |
| 2016 | $21,208 | $2,017,739 | $1,085,758 | $931,981 |
| 2014 | $16,725 | $1,583,000 | $858,000 | $725,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
ME
Seller's Agent in 2020
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(805) 565-4014
6 in this area
151 Total Sales
-
CS
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Caroline Santandrea
Sotheby's International Realty
-
CP
Seller's Agent in 2018
Chris Palme
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Lorie Bartron
Seller's Agent in 2014
Lorie Bartron
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(805) 687-2666
1 Total Sale
-
Robert Riskin
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Robert Riskin
Village Properties
(805) 698-0199
196 Total Sales
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 20-1083
APN: 029-341-014
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