$1,295,000

Estimated payment $7,737/month

Total Views 7,051
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,031 Sq Ft
$1,256 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Viking Appliances

About This Home

Welcome to this thoughtfully updated 3-bed, 2-bath home where timeless design meets modern convenience. Beautifully refinished oak floors, recessed lighting & dual-paned windows create a bright, airy atmosphere. The kitchen showcases a sleek, cohesive design w/ stainless Viking appliances, granite counters & custom cabinets. Bathrooms are enhanced by designer details including quartz, champagne tile, dual sinks & heated mirrors. Bedrooms offer custom built-in closets & barn doors. Outdoors, enjoy a gated driveway w/ remote-controlled privacy gates, lush landscaping & fruit trees. The detached studio provides flexible space, complete w/ a kitchenette & bathroom, while a 200-amp panel allows for easy solar addition. Ideally located near Muni Golf Course, Gelson's shopping & Hendry's Beach.

Listing Agent

Phillip Cota

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02141597 Listed on: 08/26/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

Zia Group

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01710544

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,831

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,031 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Solar Screens
  • Open Floorplan
  • Home Office
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Viking Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

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

Schools

  • Adams Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-351-008
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,831

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: PARKING: From Las Positas, Turn onto Tallant or onto Baldwin Rd, Right onto Romaine Dr., Right onto Betty Dr. Please park on Betty and walk to 2636 Las Positas, right side beyond the street barrier.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Drapes, Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sloped Up, Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EXPRE02
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-364-9009
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Studio, Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1947
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.08
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Drapes: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1031.0
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Amenities Sound System: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 3.0
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Appliances Included ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Upslope2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Low Flow Fixtures, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Flat
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.08
  • Topography: Upslope
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes
  • Window Features:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • Window Features:Solar Screens: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Unc #3

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adams
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-351-008
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Source: Public Records

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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 $8,831 $1,018,980 $673,200 $345,780
2023 $8,831 $969,000 $612,000 $357,000
2022 $7,989 $748,830 $526,042 $222,788
2021 $7,804 $734,148 $515,728 $218,420
2020 $7,724 $726,621 $510,440 $216,181
2019 $7,589 $712,375 $500,432 $211,943
2018 $7,482 $698,408 $490,620 $207,788
2017 $6,691 $633,000 $444,000 $189,000
2016 $6,405 $603,000 $423,000 $180,000
2014 $5,757 $537,000 $377,000 $160,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2025 08/26/25 For Sale $1,295,000 +29.6% $1,256 / Sq Ft
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Sold $999,000 -8.8% $923 / Sq Ft
02/27/2024 02/27/24 For Sale $1,095,000 +9.6% $1,012 / Sq Ft
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Sold $999,000 0.0% $779 / Sq Ft
02/05/2024 02/05/24 Off Market $999,000 -- --
11/28/2023 11/28/23 Price Changed $1,049,000 -2.0% $818 / Sq Ft
10/28/2023 10/28/23 Price Changed $1,070,000 -2.3% $835 / Sq Ft
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Price Changed $1,095,000 -8.4% $854 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 For Sale $1,195,000 +46.6% $932 / Sq Ft
01/27/2023 01/27/23 Sold $815,000 -9.2% $753 / Sq Ft
12/20/2022 12/20/22 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2022 11/09/22 For Sale $898,000 -- $830 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $999,000 Placer Title Company
Grant Deed $182,000 Placer Title
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $900,000 Ticor Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Company
Grant Deed $80,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $650,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $720,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $520,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $222,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-3211

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-351-008