NOT LISTED FOR SALE

277 Forest Dr Goleta, CA 93117

El Encanto Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,279,236

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,234 Sq Ft
$1,037/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 6, 2022

Last sale price $1,150,000 $932 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,315 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, schools, and shops
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2022

Motivated owners are selling after 52 years. This beautifully updated 3 bedroom/2 bath home with nicely remodeled kitchen and bathrooms has been well cared for all these years. Located conveniently next to Brandon Elementary, Goleta Valley Jr. High, and Dos Pueblos High School, Evergreen park, Haskell's Beach, and Glen Annie Golf Course. The home has updated double pane windows, recent fresh paint, carpet replaced in 3 rooms, hardwood floors in office/3rd bedroom, tiled bathroom floors, and laminate wood floor in the kitchen and dining room. Home as A/C, fireplace, covered patio, and custom drought tolerant landscaping installed in the front and backyard, All appliances being sold with the home, including newer washer and dryer in the garage area. Inspections ready for your review

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Samuel

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02119798 Listed on: 08/21/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Louise McKaig

Village Properties - 1

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,234 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry
  • Hand Rail

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near park, schools, and shops

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 35 El Encanto Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 079-530-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Drapes, Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: 35 - El Encanto Heights
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Hand Rails, Other
  • Architectural Style: Tract
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1969
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.15
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Brandon
  • 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
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Drapes: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Hand Rails2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Elect Stove, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: 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: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 079-530-005
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 21, 2022
Closed on
Sep 22, 2022
Sold by
Townsend Family Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deborah Samuel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Louise McKaig
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
$1,279,236

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,236
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.73%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$867,763
Interest Rate
5.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$411,473

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2001
Sold by
Townsend Robert M and Townsend Ann L
Bought by
Townsend Robert M and Townsend Ann L
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in El Encanto Heights, CA

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    $705K - $1.9M Price Range

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  • Tamra Van Order Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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    $1,715,000 Price

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  • Lisa Lee Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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    (805) 892-6322

    18 Total Sales

    1 in El Encanto Heights

    $1,210,000 Price

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,150,000 Chicago Title
Townsend Robert M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $920,000
Previous Owner Townsend Robert M $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/06/2022 10/06/22 Sold $1,150,000 +5.0% $932 / Sq Ft
09/08/2022 09/08/22 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 Price Changed $1,095,000 -8.8% $887 / Sq Ft
08/21/2022 08/21/22 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $972 / 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 $13,110 $1,220,389 $689,785 $530,604
2025 $12,784 $1,196,460 $676,260 $520,200
2023 $12,784 $1,150,000 $650,000 $500,000
2022 $1,145 $81,562 $25,480 $56,082
2021 $1,126 $79,964 $24,981 $54,983
2020 $1,103 $79,145 $24,725 $54,420
2019 $1,086 $77,594 $24,241 $53,353
2018 $1,069 $76,073 $23,766 $52,307
2017 $1,053 $74,582 $23,300 $51,282
2016 $1,052 $73,121 $22,844 $50,277
2014 $990 $70,613 $22,061 $48,552
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deborah Samuel Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Deborah Samuel

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 570-6680

    3 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Deborah Samuel
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  • LM

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Louise McKaig

    Village Properties - 1

  • RR

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Robert Rowe

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 364-2653

    2 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Robert Rowe
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-2844

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 079-530-005

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 El Encanto Heights

277 Forest Dr, Goleta, CA

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