$1,297,500
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

280 Spruce Dr Goleta, CA 93117

El Encanto Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,234 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,051 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Fruit Trees
  • Ranch Style House
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2025

Live the good life and enjoy the comforts of this 3-bed 2-bath charmer located at base of the Goleta foothills where lemon groves & avocado trees line the road. Light fills every room & warms the home making it perfect for everyday living & entertaining. Kitchen & baths remodeled with quartz countertops, lighting & sinks, plus easy-to-maintain plank flooring complements a sizeable, fully fenced yard & filled with various mature fruit trees. Spacious bdrms, attached 2 car garage & ample storage is perfect for the most discerning owner. This move-in ready home is in a private location is near Evergreen Acres Park featuring Disk Golf, pickleball & tennis, plus baseball & playgrounds nearby. The renowned school -Dos Pueblos HS +Glen Annie Golf Course, restaurants & shopping are close by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Layman

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01206344 Listed on: 02/26/2025

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Last Buyer's Agent

JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez

Pacific Coast Realty License #01134808

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,069

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,234 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Evergreen Community
  • 35 El Encanto Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 079-530-031
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,069

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 35 - El Encanto Heights
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1969
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.17
  • 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 Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 0.17
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Evergreen
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 3.0
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Wooded, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 079-530-031
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 0.17

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Liu Shen and Liu Janine T
Bought by
Watt Michael G and Watt Kaitlin
Seller's Agent
Mary Layman
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez
Pacific Coast Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,297,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.19%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$1,306,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,100
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.82%
Original Mortgage
$1,038,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,034,492
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,241
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,297,500 Wfg National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,038,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $109,015 New Conventional
Previous Owner $112,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $172,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $1,297,500 +0.2% $1,051 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2025 02/26/25 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $1,049 / 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 $4,069 $355,378 $242,703 $112,675
2023 $4,069 $341,580 $233,280 $108,300
2022 $3,815 $334,883 $228,706 $106,177
2021 $3,752 $328,318 $224,222 $104,096
2020 $3,657 $324,952 $221,923 $103,029
2019 $3,592 $318,581 $217,572 $101,009
2018 $3,527 $312,335 $213,306 $99,029
2017 $3,471 $306,212 $209,124 $97,088
2016 $3,400 $300,209 $205,024 $95,185
2014 $3,274 $289,910 $197,990 $91,920
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Layman

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mary Layman

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 448-3890

    6 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Mary Layman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez

    Pacific Coast Realty

    (805) 705-3798

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    JoAnn Pomatto-Gomez
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-835

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 079-530-031

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 El Encanto Heights

280 Spruce Dr, Goleta, CA

This home is located at 280 Spruce Dr, Goleta, CA 93117 and is currently priced at $1,297,500, approximately $1,051 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 280 Spruce Dr is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Brandon Elementary School, Goleta Valley Junior High School, and Dos Pueblos Senior High School.

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