$2,395,000

Estimated payment $13,483/month

Total Views 2,597
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,371 Sq Ft
$1,010 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Wood Flooring
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • Gazebo

About This Home

Located in the sought after Bel Air Knolls, this 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers the ideal canvas to create your dream retreat. With solid bones and spacious proportions, it features a dramatic central skylight, a beautiful front bay window, graceful arched entryways, a classic fireplace, and vaulted ceilings in the upstairs bedrooms. Natural light pours through the main living areas, enhancing the home's warmth, charm, and architectural character.
A private patio and expansive backyard provide ample space to relax, entertain or reimagine. The generously sized lot offers limitless opportunity for customization, expansion, or elevated outdoor living. Enjoy a peaceful setting with convenient access to Hendry's Beach, Elings Park, Douglas Preserve, the Mesa, and nearby hiking trail.

Listing Agent

John Thyne

Goodwin & Thyne Properties License #01356582 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,435

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,371 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Location

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

Schools

  • Harding Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Bel Air Knolls Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-242-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,435

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Las Positas to Portesuello Ave. to St James Dr. Home is on the left side of street
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Bel Air Knolls
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1969
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.45
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Setting
  • Acres: 0.45
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Gazebo, Fenced: BCK

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harding
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 049-242-002
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19602.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,435 $683,306 $283,082 $400,224
2023 $4,435 $656,775 $272,091 $384,684
2022 $4,489 $643,898 $266,756 $377,142
2021 $4,377 $631,274 $261,526 $369,748
2020 $4,375 $624,802 $258,845 $365,957
2019 $6,031 $774,455 $439,004 $335,451
2018 $5,978 $759,271 $430,397 $328,874
2017 $4,163 $588,768 $243,917 $344,851
2016 $4,146 $577,225 $239,135 $338,090
2015 $4,089 $568,555 $235,543 $333,012
2014 $4,007 $557,419 $230,930 $326,489
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $1,010 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Continental Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $720,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $545,000 Negative Amortization
Closed $462,000 Stand Alone First
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $440,000 Stand Alone First
Closed $625,000 Stand Alone First
Closed $36,500 Unknown
Closed $320,000 Unknown
Closed $300,000 Unknown
Closed $234,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-3009

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 049-242-002