$1,420,000
SOLD JUL 11, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
988 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,437 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

About This Home

As of July 2025

Centrally located in the desirable Peabody School District, this delightful cottage perfectly blends classic charm with everyday convenience. Situated on a spacious lot, the home welcomes you with inviting front and backyards - ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, the open-concept living room features a cozy fireplace and beautifully crafted built-in cabinets that add warmth and character. A large, two-car garage offers laundry facilities and generous storage space. A wide driveway provides ample off-street parking, and the serene backyard provides a peaceful sitting area with potential for a future ADU. Just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, the historic Mission, local parks, the beach, Cottage hospital and the vibrant De La Vina corridor. Newer roof, new paint.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Spieler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00851281 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Katie Spieler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02172820

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Hall

Compass License #01405675 / 00977616

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 988 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

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

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-183-003
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: The property is at the corner of Chapala and W. Pueblo St. If you are driving up Chapala, turn left on W. Pueblo St.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1945
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: prucal
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-687-2666
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1945
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.16
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Peabody
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 988.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 6969.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • Cooling None8: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.16
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Gazebo, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 025-183-003
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
James And Colleen Miller 2018 Trust and Miller James F
Bought by
Ryan Brendan and Ryan Victoria
Seller's Agent
Kathy Spieler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Hall
Compass
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-10.97%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,531,840

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,840
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,118,118
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$376,333

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2022
Sold by
Miller James F and Miller Colleen H
Bought by
James And Colleen Miller 2018 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2008
Sold by
Miller Colleen M
Bought by
Miller James F and Miller Colleen H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2007
Sold by
Small Gina Mistretta and Small John Lucas
Bought by
Miller Colleen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$491,335
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2003
Sold by
Peppard Jeanne T
Bought by
Small John Lucas and Mistretta Gina Mia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$71,000
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,420,000 Chicago Title Company
Deed -- Griffith & Thornburgh Llp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,120,000 VA
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $491,335 New Conventional
Previous Owner $71,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $568,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Sold $1,420,000 -2.1% $1,437 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $1,450,000 -9.1% $1,468 / Sq Ft
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $1,614 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $11,845 $1,138,804 $870,856 $267,948
2023 $11,845 $1,094,586 $837,041 $257,545
2022 $11,430 $1,073,125 $820,629 $252,496
2021 $11,167 $1,052,085 $804,539 $247,546
2020 $9,674 $911,000 $641,000 $270,000
2019 $9,695 $911,000 $641,000 $270,000
2018 $9,748 $911,000 $641,000 $270,000
2017 $9,162 $868,000 $611,000 $257,000
2016 $8,341 $789,000 $555,000 $234,000
2014 $7,497 $703,000 $494,000 $209,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2004

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 025-183-003

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