$910,000
SOLD DEC 4, 2013

1516 Monarch Dr Santa Ynez, CA 93460

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,165 Sq Ft
5.14 Acres

Recently Sold

$288 Per Sq Ft

35% Below List Price

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Horse Facilities
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Santa Ynez Elementary School Rated A-
  • 5.14 Acre Lot
  • Double Oven

About This Home

As of October 2017

Magical entrance to this gated 5 acre property. Drive down a tree lined driveway to this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with ultimate privacy. The property has many mature trees and gardens throughout the property. Relax on the deck in the back yard and enjoy the summer days of the Santa Ynez Valley. There is a 2 stall barn, tack room and wash rack for your horses plus an arena.... There is also a fenced pasture, 2 stalls for your 4H projects and a large chicken coupe. A large workshop is located next to a 2 car garage for the woodworker in your family. All electricity on the property comes from solar panels located on the property. This is a very serene and relaxing property located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Jennings

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01387186 Listed on: 06/12/2013

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Ealand

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,954

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 5.14 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Irrigation

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,165 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Septic System
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 141-160-025

Community Details

Overview

  • Rancho Estates Community
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Horse Facilities
  • Horses Allowed in Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,954

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Baseline south from Edison turn right at Monarch and at the end.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Greenbelt, Cul-De-Sac
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • Reso Other Structures: Work Shop
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1971
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 5.14
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Pvt Wtr Sys: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Exterior BrickStone: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Rancho Estates
  • GroundsLandscaping Horse Facility2: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • Amenities Horses2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • LocationTopo Greenbelt3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Satellite Dish2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Green Belt, Wooded, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Brick/Stone
  • Acres: 5.14
  • Topography: Greenbelt
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Horse Facility, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Pvt Wtr Sys
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 141-160-025
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 223898.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Sebbag Steph Joseph
Bought by
Happy Canyon Family Trust and Sebbag

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2017
Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Mccarthy Patrick
Bought by
Sebbag Stephan Joseph
Seller's Agent
Patty Murphy
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
1.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,999,000
Interest Rate
3.17%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2016
Sold by
Mccarthy Development & Construction Serv
Bought by
Mccarthy Patrick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2016
Sold by
Mccarthy Bridget Marie
Bought by
Mccarthy Patrick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2013
Closed on
Nov 7, 2013
Sold by
Moore Carol Anne
Bought by
Mccarthy Development & Construction Serv
Seller's Agent
Bob Jennings
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Ealand
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$485,000
-34.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2012
Sold by
Lafever Susan F
Bought by
Lafever Susan F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$245,000
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2011
Sold by
Lafever Susan F
Bought by
Lafever Susan F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2011
Sold by
Lafever Susan F
Bought by
Lafever Susan F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2009
Sold by
Lafever Susan F
Bought by
Lafever Susan F
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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $2,525,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $910,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $600,000 Small Business Administration
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,999,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $245,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $249,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $209,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $210,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $5,250,000 +107.9% $1,409 / Sq Ft
10/05/2017 10/05/17 Sold $2,525,000 +1.2% $678 / Sq Ft
08/08/2017 08/08/17 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2017 07/19/17 For Sale $2,495,000 +174.2% $670 / Sq Ft
12/04/2013 12/04/13 Sold $910,000 -34.8% $288 / Sq Ft
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2013 06/12/13 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $441 / 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 $29,954 $2,873,015 $1,137,827 $1,735,188
2023 $29,954 $2,761,454 $1,093,645 $1,667,809
2022 $28,887 $2,707,308 $1,072,201 $1,635,107
2021 $28,334 $2,654,225 $1,051,178 $1,603,047
2020 $27,962 $2,627,010 $1,040,400 $1,586,610
2019 $27,378 $2,575,500 $1,020,000 $1,555,500
2018 $26,859 $2,525,000 $1,000,000 $1,525,000
2017 $11,739 $1,100,980 $528,122 $572,858
2016 $11,361 $1,079,393 $517,767 $561,626
2014 $9,579 $910,000 $500,000 $410,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-1903

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 141-160-025