NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Rubio Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,876,698 - $4,172,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,738 Sq Ft
$1,476/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 5, 2020

Last sale price $2,425,000 $886 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,165 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Spa
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of June 2020

Move 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

Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01426886 Listed on: 03/25/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Santandrea

Sotheby's International Realty License #01349311

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1926
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.17
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Exterior BrickStone: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #22: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City, Setting, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Brick/Stone
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-341-014
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$4,040,425

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2020
Closed on
May 26, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
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
8.73%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2017
Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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
0.045%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2014
Closed on
May 8, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by

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
0.0266%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0691%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$2,425,000 Chicago Title Company
$2,030,000 Chicago Title Co
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Pacific Coast Title Company
-- Equity Title
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title
-- Equity Title Company Santa B
-- --
$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 $400,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $600,000
Previous Owner $977,000
Previous Owner $526,000
Previous Owner $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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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 565-4014

    6 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Caroline Santandrea

    Sotheby's International Realty

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  • C

    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

    Lorie Bartron
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  • Robert Riskin

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Robert Riskin

    Village Properties

    (805) 698-0199

    199 Total Sales

    Robert Riskin
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-1083

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-341-014

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

15 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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