NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2834 Serena Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Samarkand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,778,000 - $1,957,519

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,387 Sq Ft
$1,361/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2016

Last sale price $980,000 $707 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,821/month

124 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2016

Delightful Samarkand Cottage -Mountain View Deck!! The Home has 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, a Den that could be a 3rd Bedroom and Inviting Outdoor Living Areas. There are Many Special Features and Upgrades in this Very Special Home. There is a Stunning Remodeled Gourmet Kitchen with a Cozy Nook. 2 Updated Baths, Inviting Stone Fireplace, Wood Floors,New Roof, New Furnace, New Fence and much more. The Popular Samarkand Location is in Close Proximity to Dining, Shopping, Recreation, Entertainment, Transportation, Medical Facilities and all that makes Santa Barbara such a Very Special Place to Live!! Don't Miss this Wonderful Opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hardey Wankum Team

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00417221 / 00631784 Listed on: 11/05/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Glick

RE/MAX Santa Barbara

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-3

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,387 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Mountain Views
  • Attic Fan
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-212-012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: From De La Vina (Near Los Agaves), turn on to Arden. Turn left on to Serena. 2834 is the second house on the left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1924
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.17
  • 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
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7405.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Dining Nook2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-212-012
  • Zoning: E-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2023
Sold by
Smith Sheri L
Bought by
Sheri L Smith Trust and Smith
Current Estimated Value
$1,887,630

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2019
Sold by
Smith Sheri L and Sheri L Smith Trust
Bought by
Smith Sheri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$713,692
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Smith Sheri L
Bought by
Smith Sheri L and Sheri L Smith Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$713,692
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Parker Gregory J and Smith Sheri L
Bought by
Smith Sheri L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2015
Closed on
Mar 16, 2016
Sold by
Snodgrass Michael J and Snodgrass Christine L
Bought by
2834 Serena Trust and Parker Sheri L
Seller's Agent
Hardey Wankum Team
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Randy Glick
RE/MAX Santa Barbara
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$980,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-14.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.85%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2013
Sold by
Snodgrass Michael J and Snodgrass Christine L
Bought by
Snodgrass Michaell J and Snodgrass Christine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$815,500
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2010
Sold by
Snodgrass Michael J and Snodgrass Christine L
Bought by
Snodgrass Michael J and Snodgrass Christine L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2006
Sold by
Christianson Cris and Christianson Lori
Bought by
Snodgrass Michael J and Snodgrass Christine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,375
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2006
Sold by
Christianson Chris
Bought by
Christianson Cris and Christianson Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2002
Sold by
Christianson Lori E
Bought by
Christianson Cris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1997
Sold by
Grogger Jeffrey T and Rashid Laila M
Bought by
Christianson Cris

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,600
Interest Rate
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1994
Sold by
Reed Bret H and Reed Betty L
Bought by
Grogger Jeffrey T and Rashid Laila M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$229,200
Interest Rate
4%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sheri L Smith Trust -- None Listed On Document
Smith Sheri L -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Smith Sheri L -- None Available
Smith Sheri L -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
2834 Serena Trust $980,000 First American Title Company
Snodgrass Michaell J -- Chicago Title Company
Snodgrass Michael J -- Chicago Title Company
Snodgrass Michael J -- None Available
Snodgrass Michael J -- First American Title Company
Christianson Cris -- First American Title Company
Christianson Cris -- Fidelity National Title Co
Christianson Cris $309,500 First American Title
Grogger Jeffrey T $286,500 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Sheri L $713,692
Previous Owner Smith Sheri L $729,000
Previous Owner 2834 Serena Trust $750,000
Previous Owner Snodgrass Michael J $815,500
Previous Owner Snodgrass Michael J $169,375
Previous Owner Snodgrass Michael J $650,000
Previous Owner Christianson Cris $100,000
Previous Owner Christianson Cris $400,000
Previous Owner Christianson Cris $150,000
Previous Owner Christianson Cris $214,600
Previous Owner Grogger Jeffrey T $229,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/26/2016 04/26/16 Sold $980,000 -14.8% $707 / Sq Ft
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2015 11/04/15 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $829 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $11,991 $1,160,114 $710,274 $449,840
2023 $11,991 $1,115,068 $682,695 $432,373
2022 $11,569 $1,093,205 $669,309 $423,896
2021 $11,301 $1,071,771 $656,186 $415,585
2020 $11,184 $1,060,782 $649,458 $411,324
2019 $10,988 $1,039,983 $636,724 $403,259
2018 $10,831 $1,019,592 $624,240 $395,352
2017 $10,472 $999,600 $612,000 $387,600
2016 $10,289 $976,149 $735,650 $240,499
2015 $8,154 $768,000 $579,000 $189,000
2014 $7,445 $698,000 $526,000 $172,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Hardey Wankum Team

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Randy Glick

    RE/MAX Santa Barbara

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-3631

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-212-012

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Samarkand

2834 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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