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Seller's Agent in 2019
Karen Spechler and Real Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(805) 563-4074
18 in this area
129 Total Sales
231 W Valerio St Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Oak Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,650,858 - $1,842,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,771
Sq Ft
$966/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near an ocean
- Craftsman Architecture
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
- Mountain View
- Deck
About This Home
As of April 2019This is a unique opportunity to own a beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath Craftsman home with dual living possibilities in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara. Located just two blocks from State Street, this home can function in a lot of different ways for many buyer's needs. At the entry level, there is a foyer leading to 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with it's own living area that can be accessed from an exterior or interior door. Upstairs has beautiful wood floors, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, dining area, kitchen, and spacious living room with cathedral ceilings, entertaining deck, and large windows with mountain views. Other amenities include a 2-car attached garage and low maintenance landscaping, all in the highly sought after Peabody Charter School attendance area!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Karen Spechler and Real Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00552664 | 01488548 Listed on: 03/06/2019
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,738
Year Built
- Built in 1949
Lot Details
- 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned R-4
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,771 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Mountain Views
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Property is near an ocean
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
Location
- Property is near a park
- Property is near public transit
- Property near a hospital
- Property is near shops
- Property is near a bus stop
- City Lot
Schools
- Peabody Elementary School
- S.B. Jr. Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 027-171-002
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 6, 2019
Closed on
Apr 12, 2019
Sold by
Yardley Brian and Yardley Kacy
Bought by
Lashkari Farshid
Seller's Agent
Karen Spechler and Real Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$1,079,000
Sold Price
$1,090,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.02%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$620,465
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.34%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2016
Sold by
Yardley Brian T and Yardley Kacy A
Bought by
Yardley Brian and Yardley Kacy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$747,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2006
Sold by
Green Marcia L and Tefft William B
Bought by
Yardley Brian T and Yardley Kacy A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$732,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 9, 2003
Sold by
Tefft William B and Green Marcia L
Bought by
Green Marcia L and Tefft William B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,550
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 22, 2002
Sold by
Green Marcia L and Tefft William B
Bought by
Tefft William B and Green Marcia L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 29, 1999
Sold by
Kawiecki Matthew C & Jean M Trustees and Li Kawiecki
Bought by
Green Marcia L and Tefft William B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 1997
Sold by
Kawiecki Matthew C and Kawiecki Jean M
Bought by
Kawiecki Matthew C and Kawiecki Jean M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 22, 1995
Sold by
Wittig Alma
Bought by
Wittig Alma
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lashkari Farshid | $1,090,000 | Wfg National Title Ins Co | |
| Yardley Brian | -- | None Available | |
| Yardley Brian T | $915,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Green Marcia L | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Tefft William B | -- | First American Title | |
| Green Marcia L | $410,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Kawiecki Matthew C | -- | -- | |
| Wittig Alma | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lashkari Farshid | $621,120 | |
| Closed | Lashkari Farshid | $623,000 | |
| Closed | Lashkari Farshid | $625,500 | |
| Closed | Lashkari Farshid | $625,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Yardley Brian T | $747,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Yardley Brian T | $732,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tefft William B | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tefft William B | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Green Marcia L | $299,550 | |
| Previous Owner | Tefft William B | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tefft William B | $300,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Green Marcia L | $94,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Green Marcia L | $50,001 | |
| Previous Owner | Green Marcia L | $30,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Green Marcia L | $260,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2019 04/18/19 | Sold | $1,090,000 | +1.0% | $615 / Sq Ft |
| 03/11/2019 03/11/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/06/2019 03/06/19 | For Sale | $1,079,000 | -- | $609 / Sq Ft |
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,738 | $1,232,147 | $669,309 | $562,838 |
| 2023 | $12,738 | $1,184,303 | $643,320 | $540,983 |
| 2022 | $12,289 | $1,161,082 | $630,706 | $530,376 |
| 2021 | $12,005 | $1,138,317 | $618,340 | $519,977 |
| 2020 | $11,723 | $1,111,800 | $612,000 | $499,800 |
| 2019 | $11,592 | $1,090,000 | $600,000 | $490,000 |
| 2018 | $9,876 | $923,000 | $541,000 | $382,000 |
| 2017 | $9,277 | $879,000 | $515,000 | $364,000 |
| 2016 | $8,445 | $799,000 | $468,000 | $331,000 |
| 2014 | $7,592 | $712,000 | $417,000 | $295,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Karen Spechler and Real Estate Group
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 19-710
APN: 027-171-002
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