NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Linden Ave Unit 12 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Old Town Carpinteria Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $779,924 - $872,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
579 Sq Ft
348 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 16, 2020

Last sale price $512,000 $884 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,267 / mo

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • 1-minute walk to Tomol Interpretive Play Area

About This Home

As of June 2020

Rare opportunity to own a home mere steps away from world famous Carpinteria Beach! A cozy weekend retreat or full-time hideaway, this oceanside condo in the heart of Carpinteria - known for its beautiful beaches and breathtaking mountain views. This bright and airy home features a unique, loft style bedroom with full bath, walk-in closet, kitchen and dining area, breakfast bar, bay window, laminate wood floor downstairs, new carpeting upstairs, onsite parking and laundry facilities. This home is set in a small, highly desirable complex accented with beautiful gardens and boxwood hedges.

A spectacular setting for beachgoers, this gem is located at the end of Linden Avenue just 1⁄2 block from Carpinteria's stunning, expansive beach -- and just a short stroll from quaint downtown -- rich with unique shops and restaurants. An exceptional opportunity to live or vacation in an area of unmatched coastal beauty with perfect weather and endless recreational activities -- this property is indeed an extraordinary treasure!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Goldberg

Coastal Properties License #01172139 Listed on: 04/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

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

Schools

  • Aliso Elementary School
  • Carp. Jr. Middle School
  • Carp. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-690-012

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, comm area maint
  • 20 Buildings
  • 20 Units

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

348 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 350
  • Directions: Take 101 to Linden Ave and head West
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Coin Op, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Comm Area Maint
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • Property Information Total #Units: 20
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Aliso
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • 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
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Rooms Loft2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Laundry Coin Op2: Yes
  • Style Cape Cod2: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting, Green Belt
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Wall
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Aliso
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 003-690-012
  • Zoning: PRD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2021
Sold by
Burns Thomas S and Burns Mary M
Bought by
Burns Thomas S and Burns Mary M
Current Estimated Value
$816,981

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2020
Closed on
Jun 8, 2020
Sold by
Marino Joseph D
Bought by
Burns Thomas S and Burns Mary M
Seller's Agent
Gary Goldberg
Coastal Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$545,995
Sold Price
$512,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,995
-6.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,766
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$573,215

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2010
Sold by
Marino Joseph D
Bought by
Marino Joseph D

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2010
Sold by
Marino Guzzardi Kathleen M
Bought by
Marino Joseph D and Marino Branch Maryjane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2001
Sold by
Marino Kay T
Bought by
Marino Richart Kay T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1994
Sold by
Richart Jerry Lee
Bought by
Marino Kay T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,500
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Burns Thomas S -- None Available
Burns Thomas S $512,000 First American Title Company
Marino Joseph D -- None Available
Marino Joseph D -- None Available
Marino Richart Kay T -- --
Marino Kay T -- Santa Barbara Title Company
Marino Kay T -- Santa Barbara Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burns Thomas S $275,000
Previous Owner Marino Kay T $81,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Sold $512,000 -6.2% $884 / Sq Ft
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2020 03/25/20 For Sale $545,995 -- $943 / 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 $6,666 $559,944 $279,972 $279,972
2023 $6,666 $538,202 $269,101 $269,101
2022 $6,423 $527,650 $263,825 $263,825
2021 $6,280 $517,304 $258,652 $258,652
2020 $1,345 $50,492 $20,891 $29,601
2019 $1,307 $49,503 $20,482 $29,021
2018 $1,271 $48,533 $20,081 $28,452
2017 $1,236 $47,583 $19,688 $27,895
2016 $1,216 $46,651 $19,302 $27,349
2015 $1,209 $45,952 $19,013 $26,939
2014 $1,153 $45,053 $18,641 $26,412
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Goldberg

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gary Goldberg

    Coastal Properties

    (805) 455-8910

    17 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Gary Goldberg
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-1113

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 003-690-012

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013 Old Town Carpinteria

231 Linden Ave Unit 12, Carpinteria, CA

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