NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2225 St James Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Bel Air Knolls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,361,000 - $2,933,762

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,186 Sq Ft
$803/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 28, 2021

Last sale price $1,665,000 $523 Per Sq Ft

Est. 45% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,666 / mo

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of January 2021

Proof that you really can have it all, and at a great price! This bright and beautifully-presented home is move-in ready and nestled in sought-after Bel Air Knolls. The spacious 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath layout offers two stories with plenty of room to host guests and relax with loved ones. Gorgeous wood floors are the highlight of dual living rooms, an updated kitchen with a breakfast bar and stainless appliances, and both formal and informal dining areas. Step out to the expansive covered patio and spacious backyard to relax and take in show-stopping hillside views. The long list of impressive features includes generous bedrooms, ample closet space, a loft office, dual-paned windows, a two car garage and a wet bar. Just moments from Upper State St, picturesque parks and the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jon Perkins

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 08/14/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Terence Alemann

Alemann and Associates License #01925020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,186 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Mountain Views
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 049-261-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Las Positas to Portesuello to St James. Home is second on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Other, Colonial
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1969
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.21
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: 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
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Applianc: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Rooms Loft2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #22: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Style Colonial2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Star Applianc, Low Flow Fixtures, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, LR
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Mixed

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 049-261-015
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2020
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jon Perkins
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Terence Alemann
Alemann and Associates
List Price
$1,799,900
Sold Price
$1,665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,900
-7.49%
Current Estimated Value
$2,422,484

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$757,484
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
0.0267%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2018
Closed on
Apr 27, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
van Seenus Partners
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Comstock
Century 21 Hometown Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,295,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.95%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,750
Interest Rate
0.0375%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,665,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$1,295,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$845,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $660,000
Closed $1,100,750
Closed $213,180
Closed $315,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/28/2021 01/28/21 Sold $1,665,000 -7.5% $523 / Sq Ft
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Pending -- -- --
08/13/2020 08/13/20 For Sale $1,799,900 +39.0% $565 / Sq Ft
06/04/2018 06/04/18 Sold $1,295,000 0.0% $406 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/19/2018 04/19/18 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2018 03/21/18 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $406 / 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
2026 $18,970 $1,838,293 $828,060 $1,010,233
2025 $18,644 $1,802,249 $811,824 $990,425
2023 $18,644 $1,732,266 $780,300 $951,966
2022 $17,989 $1,698,300 $765,000 $933,300
2021 $14,437 $1,361,276 $630,707 $730,569
2020 $14,214 $1,347,318 $624,240 $723,078
2019 $13,965 $1,320,900 $612,000 $708,900
2018 $9,906 $932,796 $353,248 $579,548
2017 $9,577 $914,507 $346,322 $568,185
2016 $9,387 $896,577 $339,532 $557,045
2014 $9,204 $865,812 $327,881 $537,931
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jon Perkins

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Terence Alemann

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Terence Alemann

    Alemann and Associates

    (805) 637-3378

    1 in this area

    118 Total Sales

    Terence Alemann
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  • v

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    van Seenus Partners

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jeff Comstock

    Century 21 Hometown Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-3148

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 049-261-015

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Bel Air Knolls

2225 St James Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

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