NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Linden Ave Unit 14 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Old Town Carpinteria Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $840,000 - $906,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
698 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 17, 2025

Last sale price $850,000 $1,218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,705 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of June 2025

Just steps from the sand & surf, this light-filled coastal condo offers the ultimate Carpinteria Beach lifestyle. The main level features a full kitchen, dining area, bay window, and generous living space. Upstairs boasts one of the largest floor plans in the complex, with a walk-in closet, ample attic storage, and picturesque OCEAN VIEWS. Fall asleep to the sound of waves and wake to sea breezes. Located on Linden Ave, you're moments from shops, restaurants, parks, and all that downtown Carpinteria has to offer. A rare, move-in-ready beach retreat in one of California's most beloved seaside towns.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Smith

Compass License #01882574 Listed on: 05/21/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jon-Ryan Schlobohm

Compass License #01876237

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $475 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Beach
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 698 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Solar Tube

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Wall Furnace
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-690-014
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Coin Laundry

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

436 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$475 per month

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Interior Features: Solar Tube(s)
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Plantation Shutters, Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Coin Op, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Water, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Co List Office Mls Id: COMPCA
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-253-7700
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • Property Information Total #Units: 20
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.01
  • 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: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: 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 Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • View Beach2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Electric All Electric: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Laundry Coin Op2: Yes
  • Style Cape Cod2: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee2: 475.0
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Disposal, Elect Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Features:Solar Tube(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • View: Beach, Ocean, Setting, Green Belt
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Topography: Level
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1, Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 475.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 003-690-014
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sarah Smith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$829,900
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
2.42%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$871,855

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,855
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$201,000
Interest Rate
5.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,500
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
7.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
7.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,200
Interest Rate
8.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1994
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,200
Interest Rate
8.35%
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
$850,000 Chicago Title Company
$480,000 First American Title Company
$342,561 None Available
-- None Available
$615,000 Alliance Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- First American Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title Ins
-- Fidelity National Title Ins
-- --
$139,000 Continental Lawyers Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $492,000
Previous Owner $201,000
Previous Owner $150,500
Previous Owner $112,000
Previous Owner $111,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Sold $850,000 +2.4% $1,218 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $829,900 -- $1,189 / 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
2025 $7,231 $614,949 $352,316 $262,633
2023 $7,231 $591,072 $338,636 $252,436
2022 $6,968 $579,484 $331,997 $247,487
2021 $6,814 $568,123 $325,488 $242,635
2020 $6,726 $562,299 $322,151 $240,148
2019 $6,583 $551,275 $315,835 $235,440
2018 $6,465 $540,467 $309,643 $230,824
2017 $6,340 $529,871 $303,572 $226,299
2016 $6,231 $519,482 $297,620 $221,862
2015 $6,169 $511,680 $293,150 $218,530
2014 $5,815 $501,658 $287,408 $214,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Smith

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Sarah Smith

    Compass

    (805) 252-3868

    11 in this area

    73 Total Sales

    Sarah Smith
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  • Jon-Ryan Schlobohm

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Jon-Ryan Schlobohm

    Compass

    (805) 450-3307

    7 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Jon-Ryan Schlobohm
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

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    Non Member Office

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1996

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 003-690-014

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013 Old Town Carpinteria

231 Linden Ave Unit 14, Carpinteria, CA

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