NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1620 Grand Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,797,000 - $5,814,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,173 Sq Ft
$1,222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 19, 2013

Last sale price $2,695,000 $646 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,655/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2013

The former Beckman Mansion exudes old world European sophistication yet has been updated to fit the modern lifestyle. 4 en suite bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a library/office & sunroom all take advantage of the south facing orientation & sweeping city, ocean & island views. Privacy enshrouds this property with its majestic gardens, sprawling yard and vistas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Baird

Village Properties License #01497110 Listed on: 05/29/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Spieler

Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,373

Year Built

  • Built in 1887

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,173 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Location

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

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-153-048

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,373

Year Built

Built in 1887

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: At the end of E. Valerio turn right onto Grand Avenue.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1887
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 12632.0
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Rooms Patio Enclosed2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Other, 2+, LR
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.29
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-153-048
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2023
Sold by
Mccaskey Michael Donald
Bought by
Mccaskey Family Trust and Mccaskey
Current Estimated Value
$5,100,552

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$486,524
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$4,531,344

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 9, 2013
Sold by
Narachi Emma
Bought by
Mccaskey Michael Donald and Mccaskey Pamela Egan
Seller's Agent
Amy Baird
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Spieler
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,695,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2011
Sold by
Narachi Emma M
Bought by
Narachi Emma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,650,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2009
Sold by
Narachi Michael A
Bought by
Narachi Emma M

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2006
Sold by
Narachi Michael A
Bought by
Narachi Emma M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,852,500
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2004
Sold by
Lester Phyllis Hanson
Bought by
Lester Dorothy Phyllis Hanson and Lester Jeffrey B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2002
Sold by
Owen Walter
Bought by
Owen Lucinda Lester

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,441
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2002
Sold by
Owen Lucinda Lester and Macdonald Lucinda Lester
Bought by
Lester Phyllis Hanson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,441
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Mccaskey Family Trust -- Wfg National Title
Mccaskey Michael Donald $2,695,000 First American Title Company
Narachi Emma -- Chicago Title Company
Narachi Emma M -- None Available
Narachi Emma M -- Lawyers Title Company
Narachi Michael A -- Lawyers Title Company
Narachi Michael A -- Lawyers Title Company
Lester Dorothy Phyllis Hanson -- --
Owen Lucinda Lester -- Fidelity National Title Co
Lester Phyllis Hanson -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mccaskey Family Trust $500,000
Previous Owner Mccaskey Michael Donald $975,000
Previous Owner Mccaskey Michael Donald $920,000
Previous Owner Mccaskey Michael Donald $1,000,000
Previous Owner Narachi Emma $1,650,000
Previous Owner Narachi Michael A $107,500
Previous Owner Narachi Michael A $1,852,500
Previous Owner Narachi Michael A $1,852,500
Previous Owner Lester Phyllis Hanson $144,500
Previous Owner Lester Phyllis Hanson $895,000
Previous Owner Lester Phyllis Hanson $149,441
Previous Owner Lester Phyllis Hanson $750,000
Previous Owner Lester Phyllis Hanson $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2013 07/19/13 Sold $2,695,000 0.0% $646 / Sq Ft
06/16/2013 06/16/13 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2013 05/29/13 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $646 / 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 $34,373 $3,303,691 $1,225,859 $2,077,832
2023 $34,373 $3,175,407 $1,178,258 $1,997,149
2022 $33,168 $3,113,145 $1,155,155 $1,957,990
2021 $32,408 $3,052,104 $1,132,505 $1,919,599
2020 $32,075 $3,020,809 $1,120,893 $1,899,916
2019 $31,515 $2,961,578 $1,098,915 $1,862,663
2018 $31,069 $2,903,509 $1,077,368 $1,826,141
2017 $30,043 $2,846,579 $1,056,244 $1,790,335
2016 $29,254 $2,790,765 $1,035,534 $1,755,231
2014 $28,457 $2,695,000 $1,000,000 $1,695,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Amy Baird

    Village Properties

    (805) 478-9318

    33 Total Sales

    Amy Baird
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kathy Spieler

    Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-1719

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-153-048

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

1620 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1620 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 since 29 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $5,100,552, approximately $1,222 per square foot. This property was built in 1887. 1620 Grand Ave is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Roosevelt Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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