2232 Santa Barbara St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Oak Park Neighborhood
8
Beds
7.5
Baths
7,524
Sq Ft
0.47
Acres
Highlights
- Spa
- Property is near an ocean
- Updated Kitchen
- Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
- City View
- 0.47 Acre Lot
About This Home
As of July 2025A magnificent & spacious 8bd/7.5ba residence located in the Mission District, in the prestigious Upper East. This estate of approximately ½ an acre steps back into a bygone era of luxury and elegance with modern amenities. “Summers Run” residence, once the De La Guerra House, has been renovated to its original grandeur. Gourmet Kitchen, 7 Fireplaces, 3rd story media room; and lush landscaping. Mandarin translator available
Last Agent to Sell the Property
William Reed
Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 01/17/2013
Co-Listed By
Rose Reed
Sotheby's International Realty
Last Buyer's Agent
James Krautmann
Sotheby's International Realty
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $52,745
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 0.47 Acre Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Level Lot
- Irrigation
- Fruit Trees
- Lawn
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned E-1
Property Views
- City
- Mountain
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 7,524 Sq Ft Home
- Wet Bar
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Game Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Home Gym
- Finished Attic
- Home Security System
- Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Stone
- Marble
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Maid or Guest Quarters
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Garage
- Uncovered Parking
Outdoor Features
- Spa
- Property is near an ocean
- Deck
- Patio
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
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- S.B. Jr. Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 15 Upper Eastside Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 025-202-013
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 7, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Trust Of Orhan Tolu and Tolu Galyna
Bought by
Zhou Jiarui and Zhou Yihong
Seller's Agent
John Sener
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
John Sener
Village Properties
List Price
$4,400,000
Sold Price
$4,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$120,000
-2.73%
Views
46
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
528.97%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 2024
Sold by
Trust Of Orhan Tolu
Bought by
Trust Of Orhan Tolu As Amended January 17 202 and Tolu
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 24, 2022
Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Dersel Properties Llc
Bought by
Trust Of Orhan Tolu
Seller's Agent
Zia Group
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$4,495,000
Sold Price
$4,888,888
Premium/Discount to List
$393,888
8.76%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.49%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
8.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 24, 2022
Closed on
Aug 31, 2022
Sold by
Stonehedge Trust
Bought by
Dersel Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Zia Group
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$4,495,000
Sold Price
$4,888,888
Premium/Discount to List
$393,888
8.76%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,888,888
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 17, 2013
Closed on
Jan 21, 2014
Sold by
Houck James C
Bought by
The Stonehedge Trust and Knispel Janet
Seller's Agent
William Reed
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Krautmann
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$3,212,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$83,000
-2.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.05%
Original Mortgage
$2,570,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 5, 2009
Sold by
Vehslage Mark and Lengyel Heather
Bought by
Houck James C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2009
Sold by
Houck Pamela B
Bought by
Houck James C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,700,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 23, 2006
Sold by
Vehslage Mark and Lengyel Heather
Bought by
Vehslage Mark and Lengyel Heather
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,082,500
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 17, 2006
Sold by
Savage Edward James and Savage Evelyn Byrd
Bought by
Vehslage Mark and Vehslage Heather
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,082,500
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 1999
Sold by
Savage Edward J and Savage Evelyn H
Bought by
Savage Edward James and Savage Evelyn Byrd
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$536,500
Interest Rate
6.36%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 10, 1995
Sold by
Savage Edward J and Savage Evelyn H
Bought by
Savage Edward James and Savage Evelyn Byrd
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 1993
Sold by
Savage Edward James and Savage Evelyn Hartung
Bought by
Savage Edward J and Savage Evelyn H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$555,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $4,280,000 | Fidelity National Title Compan | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $4,889,000 | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $3,212,500 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Individual Deed | -- | Stewart Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $3,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,888,888 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,980,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,950,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $2,570,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,700,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,700,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $2,082,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $1,251,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $660,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $456,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $455,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $800,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $536,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $555,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/02/2025 07/02/25 | Sold | $4,280,000 | -2.7% | $569 / Sq Ft |
| 06/14/2025 06/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/07/2025 06/07/25 | For Sale | $4,400,000 | +2.8% | $585 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | Off Market | $4,280,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | For Sale | $4,995,800 | 0.0% | $664 / Sq Ft |
| 05/05/2025 05/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | Price Changed | $4,995,800 | -10.0% | $664 / Sq Ft |
| 04/14/2025 04/14/25 | For Sale | $5,550,776 | +13.5% | $738 / Sq Ft |
| 09/09/2022 09/09/22 | Sold | $4,888,888 | 0.0% | $593 / Sq Ft |
| 09/09/2022 09/09/22 | Off Market | $4,888,888 | -- | -- |
| 08/29/2022 08/29/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/23/2022 08/23/22 | For Sale | $4,495,000 | +39.9% | $545 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2014 03/06/14 | Sold | $3,212,000 | -2.5% | $427 / Sq Ft |
| 01/17/2014 01/17/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/16/2013 01/16/13 | For Sale | $3,295,000 | -- | $438 / Sq Ft |
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $52,745 | $5,086,398 | $1,768,680 | $3,317,718 |
| 2023 | $52,745 | $4,888,888 | $1,700,000 | $3,188,888 |
| 2022 | $39,421 | $3,710,939 | $1,400,626 | $2,310,313 |
| 2021 | $38,519 | $3,638,176 | $1,373,163 | $2,265,013 |
| 2020 | $38,123 | $3,600,872 | $1,359,083 | $2,241,789 |
| 2019 | $37,459 | $3,530,268 | $1,332,435 | $2,197,833 |
| 2018 | $36,931 | $3,461,048 | $1,306,309 | $2,154,739 |
| 2017 | $35,712 | $3,393,186 | $1,280,696 | $2,112,490 |
| 2016 | $34,756 | $3,326,654 | $1,255,585 | $2,071,069 |
| 2015 | $34,374 | $3,276,685 | $1,236,725 | $2,039,960 |
| 2014 | $28,831 | $2,737,779 | $1,316,240 | $1,421,539 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2025
John Sener
Village Properties
(805) 969-8900
1 in this area
16 Total Sales
-
G
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Galyna Tolu
Century 21 Masters
-
Z
Seller's Agent in 2022
Zia Group
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
-
W
Seller's Agent in 2014
William Reed
Sotheby's International Realty
-
R
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014
Rose Reed
Sotheby's International Realty
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 13-178
APN: 025-202-013
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