NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2811 Serena Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Samarkand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,268,000 - $2,385,401

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,916 Sq Ft
$1,213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 15, 2012

Last sale price $830,000 $433 Per Sq Ft

Est. 180% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,471 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

About This Home

As of May 2012

Lovely home w/ BIG mt vistas! French doors thruout to access a wisteria- covered deck & yard. 2012 ''Green'' Kitchen update w/Paperstone counter tops, Viola Park cabinetry, pressed-stainless backsplash, & new flooring. Fantastic master suite addition upstairs w/patio, sitting area/office, cathedral ceiling/skylight. Formal DR, fireplace, detached garage. Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Barnato

Kathleen Barnato License #00978386 Listed on: 03/14/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Wagner

Sotheby's International Realty License #01082377

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,916 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-211-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: De la Vina, turn on Vernon, right on Serena.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1934
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.12
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 5227.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Year Built: 1934.0
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Lot Acres: 0.12
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 9

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Gar #2, Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-211-007
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2012
Closed on
Apr 26, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Barnato
Kathleen Barnato
Buyer's Agent
Joan Wagner
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$830,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Current Estimated Value
$2,324,850

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,494,850
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.54%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
0.0394%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$830,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $510,000
Closed $540,000
Previous Owner $185,000
Previous Owner $205,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/15/2012 05/15/12 Sold $830,000 0.0% $433 / Sq Ft
03/27/2012 03/27/12 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2012 03/14/12 For Sale $830,000 -- $433 / 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 $10,962 $1,063,363 $640,583 $422,780
2025 $10,962 $1,042,514 $628,023 $414,491
2023 $10,773 $1,002,034 $603,637 $398,397
2022 $10,393 $982,387 $591,801 $390,586
2021 $10,152 $963,126 $580,198 $382,928
2020 $10,047 $953,251 $574,249 $379,002
2019 $9,870 $934,561 $562,990 $371,571
2018 $9,729 $916,237 $551,951 $364,286
2017 $9,406 $898,273 $541,129 $357,144
2016 $9,222 $880,661 $530,519 $350,142
2014 $8,970 $850,443 $512,315 $338,128
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kathleen Barnato

    Kathleen Barnato

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Kathleen Barnato
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Joan Wagner

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 895-4555

    2 Total Sales

    Joan Wagner
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 12-853

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-211-007

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Samarkand

2811 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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