NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1753 Grand Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,499,000 - $3,251,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,626 Sq Ft
$1,751/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 6, 2019

Last sale price $1,354,250 $833 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,990 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near park
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2019

This Lower Riviera cottage boasts ocean views and charm! Recently refinished wood floors shine in this light-filled, 3 bedroom | 2 bath home. The wisteria-lined upstairs balcony overlooking the Santa Barbara harbor is perfect for relaxing or entertaining and is accessible from the dining room or master bedroom. French doors from the downstairs bedroom open up onto the backyard, a beautiful oasis which has been meticulously designed and maintained. The downstairs features a finished 1 car garage with vaulted ceiling which can be used as an artist studio or workshop, as well as spacious bedroom and bathroom, offering dual-living potential. All within close proximity to downtown Santa Barbara, Orpet Park, the Mission and Rose Garden and coveted Roosevelt Elementary school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Todd Shea

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara Listed on: 07/30/2019

Co-Listed By

Zia Group

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01710544

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexander Stoeber

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 1,626 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Location

  • Property is near park
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-141-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: From State Street head up Valerio toward mountains to end and turn left onto Grand Avenue. From APS head down Moreno toward downtown and turn left onto Grand Avenue.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • Co List Office Mls Id: kwrc3
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-456-3600
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Victorian
  • Reso Flooring: Wood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1930
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1626.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 4356.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Style Victorian2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • View: Ocean, City
  • Acres: 0.1
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #1

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-141-008
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2023
Sold by
Robert Bianchi And Teri Bianchi Family T
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,847,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Hopkins Scott Drown and Inouye Diane
Bought by
Bianchi Robert and Bianchi Teri
Seller's Agent
Todd Shea
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Alexander Stoeber
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,354,250
Premium/Discount to List
$4,250
0.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.19%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2005
Sold by
Inouye Diane
Bought by
Hopkins Scott Drown

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,398,500
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2005
Sold by
Hodge Robin H and Hodge Josephine
Bought by
Hopkins Scott Drown

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,398,500
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2002
Sold by
Strecker Robin C
Bought by
Hodge Robin H and Hodge Josephine
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lower Riviera, CA

  • Chris Palme Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Chris Palme

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 262-8876

    17 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $1.8M - $3.2M Price Range

    Chris Palme
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  • Kevin Goodwin Real Estate Agent - Goodwin & Thyne Properties

    Kevin Goodwin

    Responds Quickly

    Goodwin & Thyne Properties

    (805) 979-2658

    49 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $3,300,000 Price Range

    Kevin Goodwin
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  • Susan Pate Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Susan Pate

    Compass

    (805) 617-1044

    10 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Riviera

    $3.2M - $5.1M Price Range

    Susan Pate
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  • Larry Krogh Real Estate Agent - LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    Larry Krogh

    LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 586-9558

    132 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Riviera

    $2,250,000 Price Range

    Larry Krogh
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  • Janice Laney Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    Janice Laney

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    (805) 865-7385

    31 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $1.6M - $2.6M Price Range

    Janice Laney
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  • Tiffany Dore Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Tiffany Dore

    Village Properties

    (805) 324-6641

    23 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Riviera

    $2,650,000 Price

    Tiffany Dore
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,528,000 Stewart Title
Bianchi Robert $1,354,500 Chicago Title Company
Hopkins Scott Drown -- Equity Title Company Santa B
Hopkins Scott Drown -- Equity Title Company Santa B
Hopkins Scott Drown -- Equity Title Company Santa B
Hodge Robin H $849,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $900,000
Previous Owner Bianchi Robert $400,000
Previous Owner Hopkins Scott Drown $1,398,500
Previous Owner Hopkins Scott Drown $1,398,500
Previous Owner Strecker Robin C $342,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/06/2019 09/06/19 Sold $1,354,250 +0.3% $833 / Sq Ft
08/07/2019 08/07/19 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2019 07/30/19 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $830 / 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
2026 $27,329 $2,630,131 $1,352,520 $1,277,611
2025 $26,861 $2,578,560 $1,326,000 $1,252,560
2023 $26,861 $1,428,239 $788,383 $639,856
2022 $14,919 $1,400,235 $772,925 $627,310
2021 $14,573 $1,372,780 $757,770 $615,010
2020 $14,375 $1,354,250 $750,000 $604,250
2019 $13,373 $1,257,000 $876,000 $381,000
2018 $13,444 $1,257,000 $876,000 $381,000
2017 $12,626 $1,197,000 $834,000 $363,000
2016 $11,458 $1,088,000 $758,000 $330,000
2014 $10,288 $969,000 $675,000 $294,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • TS

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Todd Shea

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • Z

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Zia Group

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • AS

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Alexander Stoeber

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 19-2640

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-141-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

1753 Grand Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

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