NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1709 Sycamore Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,448,000 - $2,168,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 Sq Ft
$1,637/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 30, 2014

Last sale price $540,000 $472 Per Sq Ft

Est. 236% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,518/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Mountain View
  • Hilly Lot
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of May 2014

Tired of raising video game children? Across a magical wooden bridge lies this shabby chic, two bedroom, one bath cabin, on a hobby farm with over eighty producing avocado trees, a handful of fruit trees, a chicken shack and pen, raised herb and vegetable beds, all within minutes of downtown! Kids will find adventure in the tree house, rope swings, trampoline, rock wall and skateboard half pipe!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Humphrey

Sterling Properties License #01278797 Listed on: 04/30/2014

Co-Listed By

Staci Caplan

Sterling Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Humphrey

Sterling Properties License #01278797 Listed on: 04/30/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,573

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.72 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Hilly Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Cabin
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Mountain Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • City Lot
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 019-150-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,573

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: APS roundabout, right on Sycamore Canyon to 1709. Property is located at end of shared driveway.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area
  • Co List Office Mls Id: sterling
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-845-9999
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Cabin
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1925
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Cleveland
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 31363.0
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Wood Burning Stove2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Style Cabin2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.72
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 019-150-005
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31363.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2016
Sold by
Sell Jennifer K
Bought by
Mcnamara Brendan
Current Estimated Value
$1,814,650

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2014
Closed on
May 19, 2014
Sold by
Rastelli Randall J and Rastelli Tania
Bought by
Sell Jennifer K
Seller's Agent
Michael Humphrey
Sterling Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Humphrey
Sterling Properties
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$115,000
27.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.71%
Original Mortgage
$345,950
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2011
Sold by
Herlow Eric Herto and Sorensen Lawrence T
Bought by
Rastelli Randall J and Rastelli Tania

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$305,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 1996
Sold by
Jarabin Margery
Bought by
Herlow Eric Herto and Herlow Sten Carl
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
Mcnamara Brendan -- First American Title Company
Sell Jennifer K $540,000 First American Title Company
Rastelli Randall J $401,000 First American Title Company
Herlow Eric Herto -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcnamara Brendan $380,000
Closed Mcnamara Brendan $80,000
Closed Mcnamara Brendan $477,000
Closed Mcnamara Brendan $480,000
Closed Mcnamara Brendan $478,000
Closed Mcnamara Brendan $150,000
Previous Owner Sell Jennifer K $347,302
Previous Owner Sell Jennifer K $345,950
Previous Owner Rastelli Randall J $305,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2014 05/30/14 Sold $540,000 +27.1% $472 / Sq Ft
05/08/2014 05/08/14 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2014 04/30/14 For Sale $425,000 -- $372 / 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 $7,573 $723,736 $414,325 $309,411
2023 $7,573 $695,635 $398,237 $297,398
2022 $7,300 $681,996 $390,429 $291,567
2021 $6,977 $654,311 $382,774 $271,537
2020 $6,695 $627,808 $378,850 $248,958
2019 $6,576 $615,499 $371,422 $244,077
2018 $6,480 $603,432 $364,140 $239,292
2017 $6,264 $591,600 $357,000 $234,600
2016 $6,029 $559,188 $362,437 $196,751
2015 $5,962 $550,789 $356,993 $193,796
2014 $4,439 $410,876 $266,404 $144,472
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Humphrey

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Michael Humphrey

    Sterling Properties

    (805) 570-3333

    15 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Staci Caplan

    Sterling Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-1350

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 019-150-005

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Riviera

1709 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 1709 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 since 30 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,872,771, approximately $1,637 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1709 Sycamore Canyon Rd is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Cleveland Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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