NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1609 Mountain Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Westside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,352,000 - $1,663,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,070 Sq Ft
$1,444/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 22, 2016

Last sale price $705,000 $659 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,021 / mo

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Cottage
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of January 2016

Cozy Westside cottage, waiting for that new owner to give it their personal touch. Just blocks to local shopping and a short drive to downtown, and Beaches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Looney

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara Listed on: 11/17/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Crader

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Harding Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • Westwood Park Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-201-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: Micheltorena west to Mountain.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Not in-unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1925
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 5227.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Westwood Park
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Pets No8: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harding
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 043-201-009
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2015
Closed on
Jan 11, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Looney
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Crader
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-2.76%
Current Estimated Value
$1,545,175

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$840,175
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$496,821
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,048,354

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1996
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
$705,000 Fidelity National Title Co
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/22/2016 01/22/16 Sold $705,000 -2.8% $659 / Sq Ft
12/17/2015 12/17/15 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2015 11/17/15 For Sale $725,000 -- $678 / 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
2025 $8,693 $834,572 $538,625 $295,947
2023 $8,693 $802,166 $517,710 $284,456
2022 $8,388 $786,438 $507,559 $278,879
2021 $8,194 $771,018 $497,607 $273,411
2020 $8,110 $763,113 $492,505 $270,608
2019 $7,968 $748,151 $482,849 $265,302
2018 $7,856 $733,482 $473,382 $260,100
2017 $7,596 $719,100 $464,100 $255,000
2016 $753 $60,005 $24,598 $35,407
2015 $745 $59,105 $24,229 $34,876
2014 $734 $57,948 $23,755 $34,193
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Robert Looney

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jennifer Crader

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jennifer Berger

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-3742

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 043-201-009

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Westside

1609 Mountain Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

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