NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1521 E Valley Rd Unit B Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $2,460,000 - $3,742,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,881 Sq Ft
$333/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 18, 2021

Last sale price $1,690,000 $898 Per Sq Ft

Est. 67% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,374/month

82 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2021

Conveniently located within a short distance to all upper village shops and restaurants.
Open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, French doors, two decks (one enclosed).
Open kitchen area with granite counter tops.
Oversized two car garage.
Please do not go onto property without an appointment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Charlene Nagel

Compass License #01149228 Listed on: 01/21/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Zertuche

Old Mission Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 1,742

HOA Fees

  • $333 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,881 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Open Parking

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-570-004

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include earthquake insurance, comm area maint
  • Villa Gasperilla Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,377

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$333 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 1000 per quarter
  • Directions: San Ysidro Road - turn right on East Valley Road. Property is on the right (south) side of EVR.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Other, Earthquake Insurance, Comm Area Maint
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1980
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.04
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Exterior BrickStone: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Villa Gasperilla
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Microwave, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Brick/Stone, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.04
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-570-004
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1742.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2021
Sold by
Cung Thiep and Thiep Cung Revocable Living Tr
Bought by
Cung Thiep and Lubes Tim
Current Estimated Value
$2,817,555

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2021
Closed on
Jun 14, 2021
Sold by
Bookout Lisa Anne
Bought by
Cung Thiep and Thiep Cung Revocable Living Tr
Seller's Agent
Charlene Nagel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dana Zertuche
Old Mission Realty
List Price
$1,900,000
Sold Price
$1,690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$210,000
-11.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.99%
Original Mortgage
$1,183,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Mosso Curtis
Bought by
Bookout Lisa Anne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2007
Sold by
Bookout Margaret Edwards
Bought by
Mosso Curtis and Bookout Margaret

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1999
Sold by
Retter Valerie Margo
Bought by
Bookout Margaret Edwards

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$237,500
Interest Rate
3.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1999
Sold by
Shirek Alan F and Shirek Kathleen Bruns
Bought by
Retter Valerie Margo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1998
Sold by
Gray Dewitt Katharine
Bought by
Shirek Alan F and Shirek Kathleen Bruns

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
6.93%
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
Cung Thiep -- None Available
Cung Thiep $1,700,000 Chicago Title Company
Bookout Lisa Anne -- None Available
Mosso Curtis -- None Available
Bookout Margaret Edwards -- First American Title
Retter Valerie Margo $600,000 Equity Title Company
Shirek Alan F -- First American Title
Dewitt Katharine Gray -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cung Thiep $1,223,802
Closed Cung Thiep $1,183,000
Previous Owner Mosso Curtis $274,756
Previous Owner Bookout Margaret Edwards $310,000
Previous Owner Bookout Margaret Edwards $244,000
Previous Owner Bookout Margaret Edwards $237,500
Previous Owner Retter Valerie Margo $480,000
Previous Owner Shirek Alan F $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $1,690,000 -11.1% $898 / Sq Ft
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2021 01/21/21 For Sale $1,900,000 -- $1,010 / 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 $19,377 $1,840,133 $1,298,917 $541,216
2023 $19,377 $1,768,680 $1,248,480 $520,200
2022 $18,691 $1,734,000 $1,224,000 $510,000
2021 $10,765 $968,696 $456,498 $512,198
2020 $10,664 $958,765 $451,818 $506,947
2019 $10,461 $939,966 $442,959 $497,007
2018 $10,270 $921,536 $434,274 $487,262
2017 $10,061 $903,467 $425,759 $477,708
2016 $9,777 $885,753 $417,411 $468,342
2015 $9,567 $872,450 $411,142 $461,308
2014 -- $855,361 $403,089 $452,272
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Charlene Nagel

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Charlene Nagel

    Compass

    (805) 689-5959

    4 in this area

    9 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Dana Zertuche

    Old Mission Realty

  • L

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Lori Bowles

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-232

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-570-004

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

1521 E Valley Rd Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1521 E Valley Rd Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 since 21 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,910,092, approximately $1,547 per square foot. This property was built in 1980. 1521 E Valley Rd Unit B is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.

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