$2,095,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2017
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,155 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$972 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Deck
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • Covered patio or porch

About This Home

As of August 2025

DEAL ALERT! BEST BUY! PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS from this upper Riviera Spanish Masterpiece are enjoyed from nearly every room! Perhaps the most beautiful home in all of Santa Barbara, this single-level home has been renovated beyond perfection and is nearly brand new in every regard! There are 4 spacious bedrooms + guest quarters, 2.5 beautifully remodeled baths, voluminous ceilings, fine artisan details and... An expansive motor court and two car garage provides ample parking. The gorgeously landscaped gardens are designed by International landscape architect of the year, Grace Design Associates. A large deck wraps around the house, supplying lovely space for entertaining guests while enjoying the breathtaking Santa Barbara ocean views. Don't miss this enchanting Santa Barbara dream home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jason Streatfeild

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Listed on: 12/15/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Dore & O'Neill

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,581

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 2,155 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Community Details

  • El Encanto Community
  • 15 Riviera/Upper Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 019-170-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,581

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sloped Down
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Upper
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1963
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.21
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: El Encanto
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • LocationTopo Downslope2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • View: Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Topography: Downslope
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 019-170-006
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2016
Closed on
Feb 27, 2017
Sold by
S & S Community Investments Llc
Bought by
Dimarco Bret M and Dimarco Tiffany C
Seller's Agent
Jason Streatfeild
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Dore & O'Neill
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,095,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-2.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,595,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,302,213
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$2,069,815

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2015
Sold by
Bright Gary M and Bright Bryan
Bought by
S & S Community Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2007
Sold by
Bright Evelyn
Bought by
Bright Evelyn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2004
Sold by
Bright Evelyn
Bought by
Bright Evelyn
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,095,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $1,250,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,595,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Sold $3,539,300 +4.1% $2,124 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $3,400,000 +62.3% $2,041 / Sq Ft
03/17/2017 03/17/17 Sold $2,095,000 0.0% $972 / Sq Ft
03/17/2017 03/17/17 Sold $2,095,000 -2.6% $972 / Sq Ft
01/31/2017 01/31/17 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2017 01/31/17 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2016 12/15/16 For Sale $2,150,000 -1.1% $998 / Sq Ft
11/12/2016 11/12/16 For Sale $2,175,000 -- $1,009 / 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 $25,581 $2,455,052 $1,218,612 $1,236,440
2023 $25,581 $2,359,722 $1,171,293 $1,188,429
2022 $24,683 $2,313,454 $1,148,327 $1,165,127
2021 $24,116 $2,268,093 $1,125,811 $1,142,282
2020 $23,817 $2,239,992 $1,114,268 $1,125,724
2019 $23,297 $2,186,268 $1,092,420 $1,093,848
2018 $22,967 $2,143,400 $1,071,000 $1,072,400
2017 $13,725 $1,294,442 $983,776 $310,666
2016 $13,415 $1,269,062 $964,487 $304,575
2014 -- $115,151 $35,455 $79,696
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-3978

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 019-170-006