Tiffany Dore
Village Properties
(805) 324-6641
23 Total Sales
2 in Montecito
$8.9M - $25.1M Price Range
184 Middle Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Montecito AreaEstimated Value: $5,800,000 - $9,015,851
5
Beds
7
Baths
5,148
Sq Ft
$1,358/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Guest House
- Gated with Attendant
- Fruit Trees
- Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
- Pool
- Mountain View
About This Home
As of January 2022Villa Polo is a fully furnished or unfurnished move-in ready 5 bedroom 7 bathroom estate considered one of the finest examples of a California Romantica style home. It is the original Santa Barbara Polo Club built by the famous designers, Francis T Underhill (Main House) and Herbert Beyer (1,200-foot Artists Studio) one of the founders of the German Bau Haus School. The club was converted to a house in 1929 and completely remodeled in the past few years. Stunning and expansive grounds and gardens, with a large recently built pool. This 5,100+ main house has a separate master kitchen family room, breakfast room, dining and living room all connected by a house length art gallery. The 12-inch thick concrete and steel walls and ceilings provide a very high standard of safety newly retrofitted and create the greatest privacy in a home. Totally redone with radiant floors thermostat in each room, CAT5 in every room, complete household systems kitchens, bathrooms fixture, and furnishings.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- Gated Home
- Partially Fenced Property
- Level Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Lawn
- Property is in excellent condition
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 5,148 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Furnished
- Skylights
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Mountain Views
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Built-In Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Guest Quarters
- 7 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Parking
- Garage
- Driveway
Accessible Home Design
- Wheelchair Access
- Hand Rail
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
- Outdoor Grill
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating Available
Additional Features
- Guest House
- Property is near shops
Community Details
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated with Attendant
Listing and Financial Details
- Property Available on 1/1/22
- Assessor Parcel Number 009-170-062
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 2023
Sold by
Melillo James Joseph
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2010
Sold by
Sheppard Suzanne
Bought by
Melillo James Joseph
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 19, 2008
Sold by
Sheppard Suzanne R and Sheppard Joseph Melillo
Bought by
Joseph Melillo James
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 2003
Sold by
Wiesenberg Ricardo Alexander and Brenken Hanne Marie
Bought by
Melillo James Joseph
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
1.95%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Bayer Joella and Bayer Jonathan Levy
Bought by
Wiesenberg Ricardo and Brenken Hanne
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Santa Barbara, CA
-
Tiffany Dore
-
Colleen Beall
Colleen Beall
Compass
(805) 243-1083
31 Total Sales
1 in Montecito
$1,900,000 Price
-
Tamra Van Order
Tamra Van Order
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
(805) 308-6428
32 Total Sales
1 in Montecito
$5,400,000 Price
-
Lisa Scibird
Lisa Scibird
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(805) 456-1528
7 Total Sales
3 in Montecito
$2.9M - $5.4M Price Range
-
Maurie McGuire
Maurie McGuire
Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 617-1644
22 Total Sales
5 in Montecito
$3.5M - $8.5M Price Range
-
Susan Pate
Susan Pate
Compass
(805) 617-1044
10 Total Sales
1 in Montecito
$3,460,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Melillo James Joseph | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Joseph Melillo James | -- | Equity Title Company | |
| Melillo James Joseph | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Wiesenberg Ricardo | $487,500 | Santa Barbara Title Co | |
| Wiesenberg Ricardo | $487,500 | Santa Barbara Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $721,800 | ||
| Previous Owner | Joseph Melillo James | $729,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melillo James | $956,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Melillo James Joseph | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wiesenberg Ricardo Alexander | $194,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wiesenberg Ricardo Alexander | $195,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wiesenberg Ricardo Alexander | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2022 01/09/22 | Rented | $35,000 | +1.4% | -- |
| 12/27/2021 12/27/21 | Rented | $34,500 | 0.0% | -- |
| 12/27/2021 12/27/21 | For Rent | $34,500 | -0.9% | -- |
| 11/23/2021 11/23/21 | Price Changed | $34,800 | -13.0% | $7 / Sq Ft |
| 11/09/2021 11/09/21 | For Rent | $40,000 | -23.8% | -- |
| 06/14/2021 06/14/21 | Rented | $52,500 | +31.3% | -- |
| 05/14/2021 05/14/21 | For Rent | $40,000 | -- | -- |
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 | $43,766 | $4,167,879 | $2,390,472 | $1,777,407 |
| 2025 | $42,983 | $4,086,156 | $2,343,600 | $1,742,556 |
| 2023 | $42,983 | $3,927,500 | $2,252,601 | $1,674,899 |
| 2022 | $41,532 | $3,850,491 | $2,208,433 | $1,642,058 |
| 2021 | $40,681 | $3,774,992 | $2,165,131 | $1,609,861 |
| 2020 | $40,291 | $3,736,285 | $2,142,931 | $1,593,354 |
| 2019 | $39,309 | $3,663,025 | $2,100,913 | $1,562,112 |
| 2018 | $38,598 | $3,591,202 | $2,059,719 | $1,531,483 |
| 2017 | $37,868 | $3,520,787 | $2,019,333 | $1,501,454 |
| 2016 | $36,717 | $3,451,754 | $1,979,739 | $1,472,015 |
| 2015 | $28,764 | $2,688,536 | $1,950,004 | $738,532 |
| 2014 | -- | $3,285,029 | $1,911,807 | $1,373,222 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Cody Garcia
Landlord's Agent in 2022
Cody Garcia
The Agency
(310) 579-1384
39 Total Sales
-
Randall Solakian
RS
Tenant's Agent in 2022
Randall Solakian
Coldwell Banker Realty
(805) 886-6000
1 Total Sale
-
Diana Arias
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Diana Arias
Douglas Elliman
(619) 358-0844
10 Total Sales
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 21-4480
APN: 009-170-062
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