NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Elderberry Dr Goleta, CA 93117

Estimated Value: $3,171,000 - $3,312,300

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,889 Sq Ft
$831/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2020

Last sale price $1,925,000 $495 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,976/month

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Ellwood Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

About This Home

As of September 2020

For Statistical purposes only. Beautiful Tuscan beauty built in 2013 in Santa Barbara's exclusive seaside enclave known for its walking paths to the beach, access to the Ellwood Butterfly Preserve and proximity to Sandpiper golf. This nearly 4,000 sq.ft. home offers an indoor-outdoor lifestyle, cathedral ceilings, large public rooms, outdoor dining pergola, and entertaining spaces. 3 private bedrooms with ensuite baths and a large room for media,playroom or office. Luxury and grandeur for the family that loves living in a more natural habitat with the beach just a few minutes away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alyson Spann

Village Properties - 1 License #00907671 Listed on: 09/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Michelle King

Village Properties License #02030289

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $268 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,889 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

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

Schools

  • La Patera Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • Dos Pueblos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 079-770-006

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include prop mgmt, comm area maint, security
  • 62 Units
  • The Bluffs Community
  • 30 The Bluffs Subdivision

Security

  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$268 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 268
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Rural, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Security
  • Subdivision Name: 30 - The Bluffs
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2013
  • Property Information Total #Units: 62
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: La Patera
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 3889.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Exterior BrickStone: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 12196.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: The Bluffs
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Permeable Driveway2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Fee Incl Security2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rural2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Rooms Loft2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Detached4: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting, Green Belt
  • Construction Type: Brick/Stone, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.28
  • Topography: Rural, Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK, Permeable Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #3, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 079-770-006
  • Zoning: PUD
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12196.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2023
Sold by
Stone-Gross Brett
Bought by
Brett Stone-Gross Family Trust and Stone-Gross
Current Estimated Value
$3,233,075

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Maddux John Charles and Maddux Laurie Halley
Bought by
Stone Gross Brett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2013
Sold by
Rcs Bluffs Development Llc
Bought by
Maddux John Charles and Maddux Laurie Holley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,135,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2012
Sold by
Rcs Bluffs Land Llc
Bought by
Rcs Bluffs Development Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2011
Sold by
Rcs Bluffs Development Llc
Bought by
Rcs Bluffs Land Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2011
Sold by
Goleta Investment Partners Llc
Bought by
Rcs Bluffs Development Llc
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
Brett Stone-Gross Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Stone Gross Brett $1,925,000 Chicago Title Company
Maddux John Charles $1,515,000 First American Title
Rcs Bluffs Development Llc -- Accommodation
Rcs Bluffs Land Llc -- First American Title Ins Co
Rcs Bluffs Development Llc $13,000,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Stone Gross Brett $625,500
Previous Owner Maddux John Charles $1,135,500
Closed Rcs Bluffs Land Llc $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/23/2020 09/23/20 Sold $1,925,000 -10.4% $495 / Sq Ft
09/23/2020 09/23/20 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2020 09/23/20 For Sale $2,149,000 +41.9% $553 / Sq Ft
12/31/2013 12/31/13 Sold $1,514,934 +2.0% $390 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/13/2013 02/13/13 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2013 02/05/13 For Sale $1,485,000 -- $382 / 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 $21,827 $2,083,680 $649,458 $1,434,222
2023 $21,827 $2,002,770 $624,240 $1,378,530
2022 $21,059 $1,963,500 $612,000 $1,351,500
2021 $20,710 $1,925,000 $600,000 $1,325,000
2020 $18,000 $1,698,078 $504,401 $1,193,677
2019 $17,667 $1,664,783 $494,511 $1,170,272
2018 $17,333 $1,632,141 $484,815 $1,147,326
2017 $17,050 $1,600,139 $475,309 $1,124,830
2016 $16,585 $1,568,765 $465,990 $1,102,775
2014 $16,106 $1,514,934 $450,000 $1,064,934
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Alyson Spann

    Village Properties - 1

    (805) 637-2884

    11 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Alyson Spann
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  • Michelle King

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Michelle King

    Village Properties

    (805) 455-8818

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Michelle King
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  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Pamela Cooper

    Comstock Homes Broker Inc.

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-3753

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 079-770-006

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117

251 Elderberry Dr, Goleta, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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