RENTED MAY 14, 2026

Estimated Value: $3,885,000 - $4,531,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,519 Sq Ft
$1,223/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 26, 2024

Last sale price $3,995,000 $1,135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,413 / mo

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Furnished
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of May 2026

Available furnished starting Sept 1st, 2026 for flexible 3-6 month rentals. A rare opportunity to lease ''The Keeney House,'' a beautifully crafted 1915 Bay Regional-style home, in the highly desirable Upper East neighborhood. 5b/5ba with a three car garage, pool, and historic charm. Conveniently located with quick access to downtown, the Old Mission, Alice Keck Park, and Kids World.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Carmen Galzerano

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01953155 Listed on: 08/03/2025

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property

Interior Spaces

  • Furnished
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 7/1/26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-041-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Outdoor Pool
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Furnished
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2026-07-01
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 5.0
  • Architectural Style Craftsman: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area: Yes
  • Property Information Year Built3: 1915
  • Construction Tri-Level: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Garage Spaces3: 3.0
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Pets Maybe: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood: Yes
  • Rooms DenLibraryStudy: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #34: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1915

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Other Rooms:Office: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sunroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-041-005

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2024
Closed on
Aug 13, 2024
Sold by
Gross Family 2007 Revocable Trust and Gross Howard Michael
Bought by
Wendle J Kruse Family Trust and Kruse
Seller's Agent
Randy Glick
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Carmen Galzerano
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$3,995,000
Views
525
Current Estimated Value
$4,302,504

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$307,504
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.46%
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,680,837
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,621,667

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2007
Sold by
Gross Howard and Gross Andrea
Bought by
Gross Howard Michael and Gross Andrea Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 1997
Sold by
Wright James O
Bought by
Gross Howard and Gross Andrea

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
7.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 1994
Sold by
Wright James O
Bought by
Wright James O and Wright Georgia S
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wendle J Kruse Family Trust $3,995,000 Fidelity National Title
Gross Howard Michael -- None Available
Gross Howard $800,000 Santa Barbara Title Co
Wright James O -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wendle J Kruse Family Trust $1,700,000
Previous Owner Gross Howard $640,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/14/2026 05/14/26 Rented $14,000 0.0% --
08/03/2025 08/03/25 For Rent $14,000 0.0% --
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Sold $3,995,000 0.0% $998 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2024 07/02/24 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $998 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $13,545 $3,995,000 $1,700,000 $2,295,000
2023 $13,545 $1,252,351 $469,627 $782,724
2022 $12,997 $1,227,796 $460,419 $767,377
2021 $12,697 $1,203,723 $451,392 $752,331
2020 $12,565 $1,191,381 $446,764 $744,617
2019 $12,345 $1,168,021 $438,004 $730,017
2018 $12,169 $1,145,119 $429,416 $715,703
2017 $11,766 $1,122,667 $420,997 $701,670
2016 $11,512 $1,100,655 $412,743 $687,912
2015 $11,385 $1,084,123 $406,544 $677,579
2014 -- $1,062,888 $398,581 $664,307
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2934

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-041-005

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