NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1781 Lewis St Solvang, CA 93463

Estimated Value: $1,216,000 - $1,851,000

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
826 Sq Ft
$1,778/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 07, 2020

Last sale price $843,000 $1,021 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,777/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ballard Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2020

Escape to this wonderful oasis in the township of Ballard and feel the weight of today's world melt away. This quaint 1940s cottage is the perfect retreat for those seeking solace and ease of care with a turn key property. On nearly 1/3 acre the one bedroom home also features a recently built, detached 1 room workshop and garage with 1/2 bath. Simple yet luxurious living at a bewitching price point.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Kemp

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Listed on: 07/10/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Cloud

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,459

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 826 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Location

  • Property is near schools
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ballard Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 137-062-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,459

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Subdivision Name: Ballard
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Work Shop
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1941
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 826.0
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 12362.0
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Permeable Driveway2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.28
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Permeable Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 137-062-004
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12362.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2020
Closed on
Jul 21, 2020
Sold by
Goodman Melinda K and Goodman Marvin L
Bought by
Setzler Edwin Lake and Setzler Allison C
Seller's Agent
Robert Kemp
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Cloud
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$869,000
Sold Price
$843,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-2.99%
Current Estimated Value
$1,469,019

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$626,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.45%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2018
Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Oglesby Edgar W and Oglesby Denise C
Bought by
Goodman Melinda K and The Marvin L And Melinda K Goo
Seller's Agent
Meagan Tambini
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Robert Kemp
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List Price
$839,000
Sold Price
$807,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,500
-3.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.24%
Original Mortgage
$484,500
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
Oglesby Edgar W and Oglesby Denise C
Bought by
Oglesby Edgar W and Oglesby Denise C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2010
Sold by
Mickelson Barbara K
Bought by
Oglesby Edgar W and Oglesby Denise C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1995
Sold by
Mickelson Keith J and Mickelson Barbara K
Bought by
Mickelson Keith J and Mickelson Barbara K
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
Setzler Edwin Lake $845,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Goodman Melinda K $807,500 First American Title Co
Oglesby Edgar W -- Title Court Services
Oglesby Edgar W $400,000 First American Title Company
Mickelson Keith J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Setzler Edwin Lake $495,000
Closed Setzler Edwin Lake $510,000
Previous Owner Goodman Melinda K $484,500
Previous Owner Oglesby Edgar W $313,364
Previous Owner Oglesby Edgar W $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Sold $843,000 -3.0% $1,021 / Sq Ft
07/12/2020 07/12/20 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2020 06/22/20 For Sale $869,000 +7.6% $1,052 / Sq Ft
08/29/2018 08/29/18 Sold $807,500 -3.8% $918 / Sq Ft
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2018 07/23/18 For Sale $839,000 -- $953 / 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 $9,459 $914,653 $432,972 $481,681
2023 $9,459 $879,138 $416,160 $462,978
2022 $9,143 $861,900 $408,000 $453,900
2021 $9,003 $845,000 $400,000 $445,000
2020 $8,734 $823,650 $357,000 $466,650
2019 $8,560 $807,500 $350,000 $457,500
2018 $5,781 $533,866 $397,057 $136,809
2017 $5,687 $523,399 $389,272 $134,127
2016 $5,484 $513,138 $381,640 $131,498
2015 $5,185 $505,431 $375,908 $129,523
2014 -- $471,024 $368,545 $102,479
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Robert Kemp

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • Brenda Cloud

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Brenda Cloud

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 901-1156

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Brenda Cloud
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  • Meagan Tambini

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Meagan Tambini

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 448-4285

    3 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Meagan Tambini
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-2319

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 137-062-004

California Santa Barbara County Solvang 93463

1781 Lewis St, Solvang, CA

This home is located at 1781 Lewis St, Solvang, CA 93463 since 10 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,469,019, approximately $1,778 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 1781 Lewis St is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Ballard Elementary School, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School, and Santa Ynez Valley Charter School.

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