NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Old Ranch Dr Goleta, CA 93117

El Encanto Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,353,000 - $1,670,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,627 Sq Ft
$931/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2016

Last sale price $800,000 $492 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,337/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near park and schools
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of May 2016

Inviting Winchester Canyon home located on a quiet and rural feeling cul-de-sac in Goleta North. The home has 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and a large Great Room with an attractive fireplace. The Room combines the Family Room, Dining Room and Kitchen creating a very open feeling. The SunRoom located beyond the Great Room is a wonderful addition to the home. The property is in close proximity to the University of California, The Bacara Resort, The Sandpiper Golf Course, Schools, Shopping, Dining, Research Parks Transportation, Recreation, Beaches and much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hardey Wankum Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00417221 / 00631784 Listed on: 05/06/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Jones

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,627 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Location

  • Property is near park and schools
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Brandon Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • Dos Pueblos High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 35 Winchester Canyon Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 079-570-064

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: Highway 101 North -­‐Winchester Canyon Exit Right on to Winchester Canyon Rd-­‐Right onto Winchester Drive-­‐Right onto Rio Vista-­‐Left onto Old Ranch Drive Subject property is on the right
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Subdivision Name: 35 - Winchester Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.16
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Brandon
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 6970.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Low Flow Fixtures, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other, Composition, Flat
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.16
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Brandon
  • High School: Dos Pueblos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 079-570-064
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6970.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2025
Sold by
Howland Adam Clark
Bought by
Adam C Howland And Brittney L Howland Trust and Howland
Current Estimated Value
$1,514,144

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2023
Sold by
Howland Living Trust
Bought by
Howland Adam Clark

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2016
Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
The Kosai Family Living Trust and Kosai Carol
Bought by
The Howland Living Trust and Howland Kim
Seller's Agent
Hardey Wankum Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chris Jones
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
3.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Kosai Kenneth and Kosai Carol M
Bought by
Kosai Carol and Kosai Kenneth
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Adam C Howland And Brittney L Howland Trust -- None Listed On Document
Howland Adam Clark -- None Listed On Document
The Howland Living Trust $800,000 First American Title Company
Kosai Carol -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Sold $800,000 +3.2% $492 / Sq Ft
05/10/2016 05/10/16 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2016 05/05/16 For Sale $775,000 -- $476 / 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 $14,953 $1,407,600 $867,000 $540,600
2023 $14,953 $910,257 $540,466 $369,791
2022 $9,767 $892,410 $529,869 $362,541
2021 $9,606 $874,913 $519,480 $355,433
2020 $9,352 $865,943 $514,154 $351,789
2019 $9,182 $848,965 $504,073 $344,892
2018 $9,010 $832,320 $494,190 $338,130
2017 $8,865 $816,000 $484,500 $331,500
2016 $3,023 $263,802 $108,166 $155,636
2015 $2,970 $259,841 $106,542 $153,299
2014 $2,908 $254,752 $104,455 $150,297
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Hardey Wankum Team

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Chris Jones

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-1520

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 079-570-064

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 El Encanto Heights

234 Old Ranch Dr, Goleta, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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