$1,585,000
SOLD JUL 5, 2016

240 Hot Springs Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,394 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,137 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near public transit
  • Lawn
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Charming 2 bed/2 bath home in the heart of Montecito, in MUS! Central living room welcomes you as you enter, and features cozy brick fireplace, and access to the back patio and yard. Updated appliances and countertops can be seen throughout the kitchen, which is connected to a sunny breakfast area with views of the backyard. Master bedroom has updated bathroom and walk-in closet that can also be used as an office area. Property is private and gated on almost 1/2 acre with park-like grounds - front and back lawns, mature trees and landscaping, and spacious backyard. Convenient to Upper and Lower Villages!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Encell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00976141 Listed on: 04/29/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Encell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,294

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,394 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 009-103-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,294

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1948
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mont Union
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 009-103-004
  • Zoning: E-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 25, 2025
Sold by
Navarre Creek Llc
Bought by
George And Dana Zaloom Living Trust and Zaloom
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kogevinas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nell Grokenberger
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$3,895,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-2.5%
Views
69

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-39.58%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2020
Closed on
Oct 23, 2020
Sold by
Meriwether Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Navarre Creek Llc
Seller's Agent
Zia Group
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Todd Shea
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,982,000
Premium/Discount to List
$32,000
1.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.53%
Original Mortgage
$1,486,500
Interest Rate
1.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2018
Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Mozilo Ericf Ralph and Mozilo Terri
Bought by
Meriwether Enterprises Llc
Seller's Agent
Dan Encell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Zia Group
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-9.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2016
Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Lukas Jon
Bought by
Mozilo Family Revocable Living Trust and Mozilo Terri Mieko
Seller's Agent
Dan Encell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Encell
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-6.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2012
Closed on
Jul 23, 2012
Sold by
Rhodehamel Nicholas H and Rhodehamel Elizabeth
Bought by
Lukas Jon
Seller's Agent
Pamela Regan
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Andria Kahmann
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2008
Sold by
Shallow Lillian G
Bought by
Rhodehamel Nicholas H and Rhodehamel Elizabeth
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,895,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,982,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,825,000 Chicago Title Co
Grant Deed $1,585,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,365,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Equity Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,486,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $850,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $3,895,000 -2.5% $2,768 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2025 06/07/25 Off Market $3,995,000 -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $3,995,000 +101.6% $2,839 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $1,982,000 +1.6% $1,422 / Sq Ft
09/20/2020 09/20/20 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2020 09/08/20 For Sale $1,950,000 +8.3% $1,399 / Sq Ft
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Sold $1,800,000 -9.8% $1,291 / Sq Ft
09/15/2018 09/15/18 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2018 08/05/18 For Sale $1,995,000 +25.9% $1,431 / Sq Ft
07/05/2016 07/05/16 Sold $1,585,000 -6.5% $1,137 / Sq Ft
05/04/2016 05/04/16 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2016 03/10/16 For Sale $1,695,000 +25.6% $1,216 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Sold $1,350,000 0.0% $968 / Sq Ft
07/13/2012 07/13/12 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2012 07/10/12 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $968 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $23,294 $2,145,379 $1,353,040 $792,339
2023 $23,294 $2,062,072 $1,300,500 $761,572
2022 $22,524 $2,021,640 $1,275,000 $746,640
2021 $22,076 $1,982,000 $1,250,000 $732,000
2020 $20,836 $1,861,500 $1,224,000 $637,500
2019 $20,376 $1,825,000 $1,200,000 $625,000
2018 $18,560 $1,649,034 $1,248,480 $400,554
2017 $18,170 $1,616,700 $1,224,000 $392,700
2016 $15,922 $1,419,921 $884,200 $535,721
2015 $15,533 $1,398,593 $870,919 $527,674
2014 $15,300 $1,371,197 $853,859 $517,338
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-780

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 009-103-004