NOT LISTED FOR SALE

255 Forest Dr Goleta, CA 93117

El Encanto Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,399,072

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,542 Sq Ft
$907/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 21, 2016

Last sale price $775,000 $503 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,748 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, and bus stop
  • Lawn
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Ranch Style House
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of June 2016

Located on a cul-de-sac in a charming neighborhood, this 4 bed/2 bath cottage is the suburban ideal. This home offers 1,542 sq ft of living space and an open floor plan with a breakfast bar and dining room. The living room opens thru sliding glass doors to a covered patio and private backyard with exceptional landscaping, including mature lemon & tangerine trees. 5 min to shopping, 10 min to UCSB.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Zafiratos

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01355461 Listed on: 05/10/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Gay Milligin

Gay Milligin & Co

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,542 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, and bus stop
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • 35 El Encanto Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 079-520-030

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: 101-N to Glen Annie. Turn right on Cathedral Oaks (going NW). Left on Evergreen, right on Forest.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: 35 - El Encanto Heights
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Work Shop
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1969
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Brandon
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7841.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 079-520-030
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2021
Sold by
Ramirez Edward A and Ramirez Virginia P
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,399,072

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$610,000
Outstanding Balance
$498,559
Interest Rate
3.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$900,513

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2016
Closed on
Jun 14, 2016
Sold by
Jeppesen Robert Grant
Bought by
Ramirez Edward A and Phillips Virginia L
Seller's Agent
Ann Zafiratos
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gay Milligin
Gay Milligin & Co
List Price
$779,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.94%
Original Mortgage
$636,446
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1996
Sold by
Viktor Jeppesen G and Viktor Inge K
Bought by
Jeppesen Gert and Jeppesen Inge Klitta
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
Ramirez Edward A $775,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Jeppesen Gert -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $610,000
Closed Ramirez Edward A $618,750
Closed Ramirez Edward A $636,446
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Sold $775,000 -0.5% $503 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2016 05/10/16 For Sale $779,000 -- $505 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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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
2026 $10,190 $935,786 $482,986 $452,800
2025 $9,917 $917,438 $473,516 $443,922
2023 $9,917 $881,815 $455,130 $426,685
2022 $9,473 $864,525 $446,206 $418,319
2021 $9,317 $847,574 $437,457 $410,117
2020 $9,071 $838,884 $432,972 $405,912
2019 $8,906 $822,436 $424,483 $397,953
2018 $8,740 $806,310 $416,160 $390,150
2017 $8,599 $790,500 $408,000 $382,500
2016 $1,990 $156,862 $48,580 $108,282
2015 $1,950 $154,507 $47,851 $106,656
2014 $1,978 $151,481 $46,914 $104,567
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Zafiratos Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ann Zafiratos

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 448-4317

    3 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Ann Zafiratos
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  • GM

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Gay Milligin

    Gay Milligin & Co

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-1556

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 079-520-030

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 El Encanto Heights

255 Forest Dr, Goleta, CA

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