NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2679 Painted Cave Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Estimated Value: $924,000 - $1,397,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,020 Sq Ft
$1,106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2015

Last sale price $750,000 $735 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,161/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Mountain View Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 2-minute walk to Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park

About This Home

As of March 2015

Top of the world views are yours from this beautiful retreat property located just minutes from the City of Santa Barbara. Enjoy vistas of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, City lights, and beautiful sunsets & sunrises from every room in the house! Seller's relocation creates a bonus for your buyers - over $60K in upgrades since she purchased in June 2014. See documents.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Barnato

Kathleen Barnato License #00978386 Listed on: 02/02/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Hall

Goodwin & Thyne Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $742

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Lawn
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in good condition

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Open Floorplan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Schools

  • Mtn View Elementary School
  • Lacolina Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Shared Well
  • Septic Needed

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 153-150-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$742

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: 101 to Hwy 154/San Marcos Pass. Take Painted Cave Road to property.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Steep Slope
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1959
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mtn View
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Wood Burning Stove2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Shared Well: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic Req: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Permeable Driveway2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • View Other27: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • LocationTopo Steep2: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage RV: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Boat: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove, LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Other, Mountain(s), Ocean, City, Setting, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Topography: Steep, Hilly, Level
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Lawn, Drought Tolerant LND, Permeable Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Unc #4, RV, Boat

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Wall
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Shared Well

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mtn View
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaColina

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 153-150-007
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2025
Sold by
Mitchell Gregory and Sorkin Mara
Bought by
Mitchell Sorkin Family Trust and Mitchell
Current Estimated Value
$1,128,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2014
Sold by
Perry Tracy Ann
Bought by
Mitchell Gregory and Sorkin Mara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2014
Closed on
Jun 6, 2014
Sold by
Bush Benjamin D
Bought by
Perry Tracy Ann
Seller's Agent
Jim Alzina
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Barnato
Kathleen Barnato
List Price
$745,000
Sold Price
$745,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.64%
Original Mortgage
$558,750
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2010
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Bush Benjamin D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2009
Sold by
Wiersema Lee M
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1994
Sold by
Frank Randall John and Frank Heather
Bought by
Wiersema Lee M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$127,500
Interest Rate
6.98%
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
Mitchell Sorkin Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mitchell Gregory $750,000 Equity Title
Perry Tracy Ann $745,000 First American Title Company
Bush Benjamin D $450,000 Servicelink
The Bank Of New York Mellon $360,000 Accommodation
Wiersema Lee M $237,500 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mitchell Gregory $606,500
Previous Owner Mitchell Gregory $628,000
Previous Owner Mitchell Gregory $675,000
Previous Owner Perry Tracy Ann $558,750
Previous Owner Bush Benjamin D $50,000
Previous Owner Bush Benjamin D $417,000
Previous Owner Bush Benjamin D $40,000
Previous Owner Bush Benjamin D $405,000
Previous Owner Bush Benjamin D $405,000
Previous Owner Wiersema Lee M $370,000
Previous Owner Wiersema Lee M $325,000
Previous Owner Wiersema Lee M $260,000
Previous Owner Wiersema Lee M $232,000
Previous Owner Wiersena Lee M $180,000
Previous Owner Wiersema Lee M $42,500
Previous Owner Wiersema Lee M $127,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2015 03/05/15 Sold $750,000 -3.2% $735 / Sq Ft
02/02/2015 02/02/15 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2015 02/01/15 For Sale $775,000 +4.0% $760 / Sq Ft
06/13/2014 06/13/14 Sold $745,000 0.0% $730 / Sq Ft
05/14/2014 05/14/14 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2014 05/06/14 For Sale $745,000 -- $730 / 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 $742 $72,106 $72,106 --
2023 $742 $69,307 $69,307 $0
2022 $718 $67,949 $67,949 $0
2021 $706 $66,617 $66,617 $0
2020 $686 $65,934 $65,934 $0
2019 $674 $64,642 $64,642 $0
2018 $661 $63,375 $63,375 $0
2017 $650 $62,133 $62,133 $0
2016 $676 $60,915 $60,915 $0
2014 $595 $52,647 $52,647 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kathleen Barnato

    Kathleen Barnato

    24 Total Sales

    Kathleen Barnato
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kevin Hall

    Goodwin & Thyne Properties

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Jim Alzina

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-329

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 153-150-007

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105

2679 Painted Cave Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 2679 Painted Cave Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 since 02 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $1,128,000, approximately $1,105 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 2679 Painted Cave Rd is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Mountain View Elementary School, La Colina Junior High School, and San Marcos Senior High School.

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