NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Vernal Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93105

East San Roque Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,132,270 - $2,409,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,198 Sq Ft
$1,851/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,700,000 $1,419 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,502 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Solar Power System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View

About This Home

As of December 2020

A Charming Quintessential 1940's San Roque home! Updated and restored with sophisticated finishes to fit a modern Santa Barbara Lifestyle. Beautifully renovated details retaining the home's classic cottage character. This property boasts thoughtfully designed landscaping with ample room for outdoor entertaining. Other features include Solar, central AC/heat, updated kitchen and bathrooms, new roof, and refinished hardwood floors throughout. This California Cottage is located within one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after communities in the coveted Peabody School District. Offering access to the best amenities in Santa Barbara including shops, restaurants, parks and trails, yet still remaining a serene and peaceful home. Truly a jewel box, and a turn key home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Elias

Alemann and Associates License #02059530 Listed on: 12/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Maureen McDermut

Sotheby's International Realty License #01175027

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 4,791 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,198 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Property near a hospital

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • 15 San Roque Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-292-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

4,791 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Alamar to Verde Vista to Vernal Ave.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - San Roque
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1941
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.11
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Peabody
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: 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 Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Marble2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 4791.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Amenities Solar PV2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.11
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Hot Tub, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 053-292-004
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 14, 2020
Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristen Elias
Alemann and Associates
Buyer's Agent
Maureen McDermut
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.29%
Current Estimated Value
$2,217,818

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$517,818
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2017
Closed on
Oct 11, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Barbara Simmons
Equity Center Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$867,300
Premium/Discount to List
$42,300
5.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.41%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2017
Closed on
Aug 25, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Barbara Simmons
Equity Center Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$867,300
Premium/Discount to List
$42,300
5.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$862,500
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$131,700
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$598,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$598,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,700,000 First American Title Company
$867,500 Title 365 Company
$1,072,581 Title365
$714,000 Landsafe Title
-- Equity Title Company Santa B
-- Custom Title Solutions
-- --
$765,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $862,500
Previous Owner $131,700
Previous Owner $598,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/29/2020 12/29/20 Sold $1,700,000 +0.3% $1,419 / Sq Ft
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Pending -- -- --
12/14/2020 12/14/20 For Sale $1,695,000 +95.4% $1,415 / Sq Ft
10/19/2017 10/19/17 Sold $867,300 +5.1% $724 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2017 09/17/17 For Sale $825,000 -- $689 / 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
2025 $19,111 $1,840,133 $865,945 $974,188
2023 $19,111 $1,768,680 $832,320 $936,360
2022 $18,442 $1,734,000 $816,000 $918,000
2021 $18,019 $1,700,000 $800,000 $900,000
2020 $9,582 $902,338 $676,260 $226,078
2019 $9,415 $884,646 $663,000 $221,646
2018 $9,282 $867,300 $650,000 $217,300
2017 $9,777 $926,494 $665,746 $260,748
2016 $9,236 $875,000 $628,000 $247,000
2014 $8,304 $780,000 $560,000 $220,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kristen Elias

    Alemann and Associates

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Maureen McDermut

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 570-5545

    1 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Maureen McDermut
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  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Barbara Simmons

    Equity Center Real Estate

    (805) 390-7917

    17 Total Sales

    Barbara Simmons
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 565-4014

    10 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-4759

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 053-292-004

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 East San Roque

215 Vernal Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

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