NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2480 Sycamore Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Eucalyptus Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,748,000 - $5,525,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,301 Sq Ft
$2,246/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2020

Last sale price $3,175,000 $1,380 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,077/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees
  • Cold Spring Elementary School Rated A
  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

About This Home

As of October 2020

Mid-century modern farmhouse set amongst a sprawling 1.3 acre parkland! Remodeled in 2020, this 3 bed/3 bath home exudes luxury w/ custom finishings & wide-plank white oak floors throughout, complementing its vaulted ceilings & clean, geometric design. W/ a delightful mountain view as it's backdrop, the open concept kitchen is equipped w/ state-of-the-art Café appliances. The primary bedroom enjoys two closets, & an enviable bath w/ an epic oversized shower & dual sinks. Surrounded by a canopy of oaks, a fruit orchard, & drought-tolerant landscaping, the back deck & garden lead to one of this property's wonderful highlights: a detached ADU studio apartment. Located adjacent to the Arcady Estates & just a stone's throw from Cold Spring School, this chic home is all set to move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01426886 Listed on: 09/10/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01426886 Listed on: 09/10/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 1.3 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Lawn
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,301 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Video Cameras
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Cold Spring Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Deck
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-192-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,560

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Security Camera
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1953
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.3
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2301.0
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Dog Run2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 1.3
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised, Mixed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Cold Spring
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 013-192-003
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 56628.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2022
Sold by
Finster Laurel and Finster Brian
Bought by
Finster Family Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$5,169,137

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2020
Closed on
Oct 9, 2020
Sold by
Beck Markus and Kabashima Dana
Bought by
Finster Brian and Finster Laurel
Seller's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,175,000
Sold Price
$3,175,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.76%
Original Mortgage
$2,540,000
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2017
Closed on
Nov 6, 2017
Sold by
Yeh Tai and Yeh Chai Lee
Bought by
Beck Markus and Kabashima Dana
Seller's Agent
Cristal Clarke
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Spieler
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$1,965,000
Sold Price
$1,657,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$307,500
-15.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.13%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2004
Sold by
Yeh Tai C and Yeh Chia Lee
Bought by
Yeh Tai and Yeh Chia Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$936,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2004
Sold by
Yeh Tai and Yeh Chia Lee
Bought by
Yeh Tai C and Yeh Chia Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$936,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2003
Sold by
Yeh Tai Chang and Yeh Chia Lee
Bought by
Yeh Tai and Yeh Chia Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2002
Sold by
Gannon Timothy J and Gannon Jean E
Bought by
Yeh Tai Chang and Yeh Chia Lee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
6.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1999
Sold by
Gannon Timothy J and Gannon Jean E
Bought by
Gannon Timothy J and Gannon Jean E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,000
Interest Rate
6.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1997
Sold by
Gannon Timothy J and Gannon Jean E
Bought by
Gannon Timothy J and Gannon Jean E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Finster Family Living Trust -- --
Finster Brian $3,175,000 First American Title Company
Beck Markus -- Wfg Natl Title Ins Co
Yeh Tai -- --
Yeh Tai C -- First American Title Company
Yeh Tai -- --
Yeh Tai Chang -- First American Title
Gannon Timothy J -- Santa Barbara Title
Gannon Timothy J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finster Family Living Trust $850,000
Previous Owner Finster Brian Collins $210,000
Previous Owner Finster Brian $2,540,000
Previous Owner Beck Markus $1,200,000
Previous Owner Yeh Tai $250,000
Previous Owner Yeh Tai C $936,000
Previous Owner Yeh Tai $936,000
Previous Owner Yeh Tai $100,000
Previous Owner Yeh Tai Chang $625,000
Previous Owner Yeh Tai Chang $625,000
Previous Owner Gannon Timothy J $226,000
Previous Owner Gannon Timothy J $80,000
Closed Yeh Tai C $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $3,175,000 0.0% $1,380 / Sq Ft
09/14/2020 09/14/20 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2020 09/10/20 For Sale $3,175,000 +91.6% $1,380 / Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Sold $1,657,500 -15.6% $808 / Sq Ft
11/02/2017 11/02/17 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2017 07/25/17 For Sale $1,965,000 -- $958 / 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 $37,560 $3,436,720 $1,840,134 $1,596,586
2023 $37,560 $3,303,270 $1,768,680 $1,534,590
2022 $36,389 $3,238,500 $1,734,000 $1,504,500
2021 $35,664 $3,175,000 $1,700,000 $1,475,000
2020 $20,482 $1,741,463 $936,360 $805,103
2019 $19,846 $1,690,650 $918,000 $772,650
2018 $15,425 $1,326,638 $1,038,680 $287,958
2017 $15,089 $1,300,626 $1,018,314 $282,312
2016 $14,627 $1,275,125 $998,348 $276,777
2014 $14,068 $1,231,370 $964,090 $267,280
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 565-4014

    11 in this area

    174 Total Sales

    Marsha Kotlyar Estate Group
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Cristal Clarke

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Kathy Spieler

    Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-3581

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 013-192-003

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108 Eucalyptus Hill

2480 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 2480 Sycamore Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 since 10 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $5,169,137, approximately $2,246 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 2480 Sycamore Canyon Rd is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Cold Spring Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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