NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Linden Ave Unit 16 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Old Town Carpinteria Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $849,000 - $959,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
579 Sq Ft
436 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 26, 2021

Last sale price $679,000 $1,173 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,612 / mo

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Wood Flooring
  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Cottage
  • 1-minute walk to Tomol Interpretive Play Area

About This Home

As of May 2021

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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leah Dabney

Seascape Realty Listed on: 04/16/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Bowles

Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 436

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 579 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Evaporated cooling system
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-690-016

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

436 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 350
  • 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: Insurance, Water, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • 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: Canalino
  • 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
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 579.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Laundry Coin Op2: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Cooling Evaporative Cooling: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Topography: Level
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 003-690-016
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Melton Gregory V and Melton Christa M
Bought by
Melton Christa M and Melton Gregory V
Seller's Agent
Leah Dabney
Seascape Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lori Bowles
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$679,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.49%
Current Estimated Value
$858,656

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$179,656
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%
Original Mortgage
$605,200
Outstanding Balance
$547,605
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$336,161

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Falahat Zuhair and Falahat Linda
Bought by
Melton Gregory V and Melton Christa M
Seller's Agent
Leah Dabney
Seascape Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lori Bowles
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$669,000
Sold Price
$679,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
1.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$605,200
Outstanding Balance
$547,605
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$336,161

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2018
Closed on
May 17, 2018
Sold by
Falahat Zuhair and Falahat Linda
Bought by
Falahat Zuhair and Falahat Linda
Seller's Agent
Barbie Detmer
KellerWilliamsWestVenturaCount
Buyer's Agent
Barbie Detmer
KellerWilliamsWestVenturaCount
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$485,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.79%
Original Mortgage
$363,750
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2018
Closed on
Apr 30, 2018
Sold by
Boyle James Francis and Southwick Teresa Ann
Bought by
Falahat Zuhair and Falahat Linda
Seller's Agent
Barbie Detmer
KellerWilliamsWestVenturaCount
Buyer's Agent
Barbie Detmer
KellerWilliamsWestVenturaCount
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$485,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,750
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2013
Sold by
Bleich Patricia and Kennedy Patricia
Bought by
Boyle James Francis and Southwick Teresa Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2011
Sold by
Bleich Patricia and Kennedy Patricia
Bought by
Boyle Matthew Alan
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
Melton Christa M -- Chicago Title Company
Melton Gregory V $679,000 Chicago Title Company
Falahat Zuhair -- None Available
Falahat Zuhair $485,000 First American Title Co
Boyle James Francis $37,500 None Available
Boyle Matthew Alan -- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Melton Gregory V $605,200
Previous Owner Falahat Zuhair $363,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Sold $679,000 +1.5% $1,173 / Sq Ft
04/19/2021 04/19/21 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2021 04/14/21 For Sale $669,000 +37.9% $1,155 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Sold $485,000 0.0% $838 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/15/2018 05/15/18 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2018 05/15/18 For Sale $485,000 -- $838 / 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 $8,463 $734,968 $367,484 $367,484
2023 $8,463 $706,430 $353,215 $353,215
2022 $8,158 $692,580 $346,290 $346,290
2021 $6,202 $509,820 $254,910 $254,910
2020 $6,120 $504,594 $252,297 $252,297
2019 $5,988 $494,700 $247,350 $247,350
2018 $2,189 $135,408 $68,380 $67,028
2017 $2,138 $132,754 $67,040 $65,714
2016 $2,101 $130,152 $65,726 $64,426
2015 $2,085 $128,198 $64,739 $63,459
2014 $1,977 $125,687 $63,471 $62,216
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Leah Dabney

    Seascape Realty

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lori Bowles

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • D

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Dana Zertuche

    Old Mission Realty

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Barbie Detmer

    KellerWilliamsWestVenturaCount

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-1353

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 003-690-016

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013 Old Town Carpinteria

231 Linden Ave Unit 16, Carpinteria, CA

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