NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1539 Cliff Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93109

East Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,658,000 - $4,197,521

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,105 Sq Ft
$1,830/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 06, 2023

Last sale price $3,200,000 $1,520 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,866/month

56 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of January 2023

Enjoy ocean and island views from this 3bed/2.5bath 2,105 sq. ft. East Mesa home resting on a flat, usable, and manicured 10,000+ sq. ft. lot. Located down a long driveway, well off the street, this gorgeous Cape Cod style residence sits behind a private gated entry. This is a very rare piece of property on the Mesa, offering an incredible amount of outdoor space! This home is ideal for entertaining guests, summer BBQ's, and playing sports on the spacious lawn. As you walk through the entry ''Dolphin Door'' you are immersed into the Santa Barbara lifestyle with light pouring through the windows, beach accents throughout, and ocean views from the living area, primary bedroom, and newly upgraded deck. Washington Elementary School District. Attached 2-car garage and circular driveway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Richardson

Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc. License #00635254 / 01902531 Listed on: 10/29/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacopo Giacopuzzi

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02062900

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-3

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,105 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Mesa Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 045-031-028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,465

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Heading north on 101 freeway, take Carrillo exit, turn left onto Carrillo, turn left onto Cliff Drive, home is on the right side (located down a long driveway) after you pass Salida Del Sol.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1987
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.23
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Washington
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 10019.0
  • Construction Split Level: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Shingles: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Style Cape Cod2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Islands, Ocean, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Acres: 0.23
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #4, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 045-031-028
  • Zoning: E-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10019.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2022
Closed on
Dec 13, 2022
Sold by
Quam Mark and Quam Amanda
Bought by
Jessica A Firestone Trust and Firestone
Seller's Agent
Mike Richardson
Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jacopo Giacopuzzi
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.88%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$3,852,880

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$652,880
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,066,997
Interest Rate
5.52%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$2,785,883

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2020
Closed on
Dec 9, 2020
Sold by
Robles Rick
Bought by
Quam Mark and Quam Amanda
Seller's Agent
Mike Richardson
Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mike Richardson
Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,595,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-3.71%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,595,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2020
Sold by
Robles Rick
Bought by
Robles Rick

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,330,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2018
Closed on
May 9, 2018
Sold by
Dms Realty Llc
Bought by
Robles Rick
Seller's Agent
Randy Glick
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.90%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2013
Closed on
Apr 17, 2013
Sold by
Langan John
Bought by
Dms Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Gay Milligin
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Carey Kendall
Village Properties
List Price
$1,260,000
Sold Price
$1,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-2.38%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1997
Sold by
Stearns Richard M
Bought by
Langan John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
8.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1996
Sold by
Stearns Richard M
Bought by
Stearns Richard M
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
Jessica A Firestone Trust $3,200,000 First American Title
Quam Mark $2,595,000 First American Title Company
Robles Rick -- Chicago Title Company
Robles Rick -- Chicago Title Company
Robles Rick $1,500,000 Chicago Title Co
Dms Realty Llc $1,230,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Langan John $450,000 Equity Title Company
Stearns Richard M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jessica A Firestone Trust $1,200,000
Previous Owner Quam Mark $1,595,000
Previous Owner Robles Rick $189,000
Previous Owner Robles Rick $1,330,000
Previous Owner Robles Rick $1,330,000
Previous Owner Robles Rick $1,200,000
Previous Owner Robles Rick $150,000
Previous Owner Robles Rick $150,000
Previous Owner Robles Rick $1,200,000
Previous Owner Langan John $322,700
Previous Owner Langan John $322,700
Previous Owner Langan John $355,000
Previous Owner Langan John $358,315
Previous Owner Langan John $360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/06/2023 01/06/23 Sold $3,200,000 -2.9% $1,520 / Sq Ft
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2022 10/13/22 For Sale $3,295,000 +27.0% $1,565 / Sq Ft
12/21/2020 12/21/20 Sold $2,595,000 -3.7% $1,233 / Sq Ft
11/10/2020 11/10/20 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2020 09/25/20 For Sale $2,695,000 +79.7% $1,280 / Sq Ft
05/16/2018 05/16/18 Sold $1,500,000 0.0% $695 / Sq Ft
04/05/2018 04/05/18 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2018 03/28/18 For Sale $1,500,000 +22.0% $695 / Sq Ft
04/23/2013 04/23/13 Sold $1,230,000 -2.4% $584 / Sq Ft
03/24/2013 03/24/13 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2013 02/13/13 For Sale $1,260,000 -- $599 / 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 $34,465 $3,329,280 $1,976,760 $1,352,520
2023 $34,465 $2,699,838 $1,352,520 $1,347,318
2022 $28,129 $2,646,900 $1,326,000 $1,320,900
2021 $27,485 $2,595,000 $1,300,000 $1,295,000
2020 $16,544 $1,560,600 $863,532 $697,068
2019 $16,256 $1,530,000 $846,600 $683,400
2018 $14,227 $1,331,176 $665,588 $665,588
2017 $13,757 $1,305,076 $652,538 $652,538
2016 $13,446 $1,279,488 $639,744 $639,744
2014 $13,081 $1,235,584 $617,792 $617,792
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mike Richardson

    Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

    (805) 963-1704

    24 in this area

    131 Total Sales

    Mike Richardson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jacopo Giacopuzzi

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 335-3519

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Jacopo Giacopuzzi
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Randy Glick

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 689-7167

    2 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Randy Glick
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 565-4014

    180 Total Sales

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
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  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gay Milligin

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 689-8090

    27 Total Sales

    Gay Milligin
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Carey Kendall

    Village Properties

    (805) 689-6262

    1 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Carey Kendall
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-3433

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 045-031-028

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 East Mesa

1539 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1539 Cliff Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 since 29 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $3,852,880, approximately $1,830 per square foot. This property was built in 1987. 1539 Cliff Dr is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara.

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