NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 King James Ct Goleta, CA 93117

El Encanto Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,748,436

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,798 Sq Ft
$724/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 11, 2014

Last sale price $1,400,000 $369 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,034 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of July 2014

Rarely available in the Crown Collection, situated on a corner lot and quiet cul-de-sac, this Tuscan style home offers 3800+/- sf, 5 bedrooms + a library/den, 4.5 baths, living room w/dramatic high ceilings, formal dining area, gourmet kitchen that opens to a spacious family room and breakfast area. The first floor bedroom suite can also be accessed through a separate entrance. Other special features include alcove area perfect for an office, wood floors, large picturesque windows, fireplaces in the living room and family room, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and center island, laundry room, 2 car garage, patio, lawn, fruit trees, master with jacuzzi bathtub and walk in closet, dual zone heat and a/c, new water heater, recessed lighting, wrought iron railings, window seat, generous sized bedrooms. A lot of house for a great value! Located in the Dos Pueblos high school attendance area. Shopping, Glen Annie Golf course and Bacara Resort are all near by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheela Hunt

Village Properties License #01103376 Listed on: 05/23/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Gregg Leach

Village Properties License #01005773

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,798 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Library
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • 35 Crown Collection Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-540-039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Other
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: 35 - Crown Collection
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2001
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Brandon
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Corner Lot2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Stove, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, 2, LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 11
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Solar
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Solar: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 077-540-039
  • Zoning: R-1

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2014
Closed on
Jul 2, 2014
Sold by
Vega Vidal M and Pavico Vega Sharon
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sheela Hunt
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Gregg Leach
Village Properties
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.45%
Current Estimated Value
$2,748,436

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,348,436
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.68%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2003
Sold by
Vega Vidal M
Bought by
Vega Vidal M and Pavico Vega Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2003
Sold by
Vega Vidal M and Pavico Vega Sharon
Bought by
Vega Vidal M and Pavico Vega Sharon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2001
Sold by
Larwin Company
Bought by
Vega Vidal M and Pavico Vega Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,400,000 First American Title Company
Vega Vidal M -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Vega Vidal M -- --
Vega Vidal M -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $320,000
Previous Owner Vega Vidal M $999,999
Previous Owner Vega Vidal M $340,000
Previous Owner Vega Vidal M $142,000
Previous Owner Vega Vidal M $650,000
Previous Owner Vega Vidal M $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Sold $1,400,000 -3.4% $369 / Sq Ft
06/14/2014 06/14/14 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $382 / 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 $18,198 $1,716,232 $612,938 $1,103,294
2025 $18,198 $1,682,581 $600,920 $1,081,661
2023 $17,779 $1,617,246 $577,587 $1,039,659
2022 $8,537 $1,585,536 $566,262 $1,019,274
2021 $16,792 $1,554,448 $555,159 $999,289
2020 $16,341 $1,538,510 $549,467 $989,043
2019 $16,040 $1,508,344 $538,694 $969,650
2018 $15,737 $1,478,770 $528,132 $950,638
2017 $15,480 $1,449,776 $517,777 $931,999
2016 $15,061 $1,421,350 $507,625 $913,725
2015 $14,874 $1,400,000 $500,000 $900,000
2014 $10,603 $986,593 $457,938 $528,655
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • SH

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sheela Hunt

    Village Properties

    (805) 698-3767

    17 Total Sales

    Sheela Hunt
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  • Gregg Leach Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Gregg Leach

    Village Properties

    (805) 886-9000

    48 Total Sales

    Gregg Leach
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-1661

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 077-540-039

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 El Encanto Heights

279 King James Ct, Goleta, CA

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