NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 E Cota St Unit 2 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower East Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,717,147 - $2,020,000

1 Bed
2.5 Baths
1,598 Sq Ft
$1,186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2020

Last sale price $1,225,000 $767 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,798/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 2-minute walk to Plaza Vera Cruz

About This Home

As of February 2020

Stunning architecture graced with bold, beautiful creativity. Jeff Shelton designed 1-bed, 2-bath loft-style condo features unmatched attention to imaginative detail. The ground level is a delightful combination of living and work space with an additional bedroom nook. The second level is an open living space with large windows, built-in bookcases, and European-style kitchen. Access to outdoor private patio with a built-in barbecue area ideal for entertaining. The top floor master suite is a peaceful and private sanctuary offering mountain views from cozy private balcony.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Birch

Compass Listed on: 11/22/2019

Co-Listed By

Nicklas Svensson

Compass License #01213705

Last Buyer's Agent

John Thyne

Goodwin & Thyne Properties License #01356582

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,852

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 436 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned C-2

HOA Fees

  • $546 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,598 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance, trash, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • 8 Units
  • Cota Street Studios Community
  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 031-510-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,852

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$546 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 546.00
  • Directions: Take 101, exit Garden Street and head North. Turn left at Garden St. Cota Street Studios on the right hand side first driveway.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Co List Office Mls Id: COMPCA
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-253-7700
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Medit, Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2005
  • Property Information Total #Units: 8
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.01
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Washington
  • 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: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Cota Street Studios
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Attached7: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Low Flow Fixtures, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City, Setting
  • Construction Type: Concrete
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Topography: Level
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 031-510-002
  • Zoning: C-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 22, 2019
Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Becker Mark S and Becker Tami R
Bought by
Giustina Marissa
Seller's Agent
Melissa Birch
Compass
Buyer's Agent
John Thyne
Goodwin & Thyne Properties
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
2.51%
Current Estimated Value
$1,895,287

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$670,287
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$266,758
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$1,634,088

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2017
Closed on
Mar 13, 2017
Sold by
Sulnick Robert H and Mississippi Connie
Bought by
Becker Mark S and Becker Tami R
Seller's Agent
Melissa Birch
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Birch
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$698,750
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2013
Sold by
Cota Street Studios Llc
Bought by
Sulnick Robert H and Mississippi Connie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,500
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2012
Sold by
Upton Dan T and Upton Maya S
Bought by
Cota Street Studios Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2012
Sold by
Cota Street Studios Llc
Bought by
Upton Dan T and Upton Maya S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Giustina Marissa $1,225,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Becker Mark S $1,075,000 Equity Title San Diego
Sulnick Robert H $835,000 First American Title Company
Cota Street Studios Llc -- None Available
Upton Dan T -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bogdonovich Andrea Vinette $100,000
Open Giustina Marissa $300,000
Closed Giustina Marissa $200,000
Previous Owner Becker Mark S $698,750
Previous Owner Sulnick Robert H $584,500
Previous Owner Upton Dan T $560,000
Previous Owner Cota Street Studios Llc $875,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/27/2020 02/27/20 Sold $1,225,000 +2.5% $767 / Sq Ft
01/27/2020 01/27/20 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2019 11/22/19 For Sale $1,195,000 0.0% $748 / Sq Ft
08/31/2017 08/31/17 Rented -- -- --
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Under Contract -- -- --
07/17/2017 07/17/17 For Rent $3,950 0.0% --
05/02/2017 05/02/17 Sold $1,075,000 -1.8% $673 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2017 02/03/17 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $685 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $13,852 $1,339,712 $546,820 $792,892
2023 $13,852 $1,287,692 $525,588 $762,104
2022 $13,364 $1,262,444 $515,283 $747,161
2021 $13,071 $1,237,691 $505,180 $732,511
2020 $12,104 $1,140,798 $456,319 $684,479
2019 $11,893 $1,118,430 $447,372 $671,058
2018 $11,725 $1,096,500 $438,600 $657,900
2017 $9,277 $885,965 $318,311 $567,654
2016 $9,096 $868,594 $312,070 $556,524
2015 $8,996 $855,548 $307,383 $548,165
2014 $8,847 $838,790 $301,362 $537,428
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Melissa Birch

    Compass

  • Nicklas Svensson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Nicklas Svensson

    Compass

    (805) 253-7700

    14 Total Sales

    Nicklas Svensson
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  • John Thyne

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    John Thyne

    Goodwin & Thyne Properties

    (805) 899-1100

    47 Total Sales

    John Thyne
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Chris Gregoire

    Gayle Joanne Nagy

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 19-3949

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 031-510-002

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Lower East

225 E Cota St Unit 2, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 225 E Cota St Unit 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 since 22 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,895,287, approximately $1,186 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 225 E Cota St Unit 2 is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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