NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2840 Serena Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Samarkand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,791,000 - $2,347,594

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,286 Sq Ft
$1,622/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 8, 2014

Last sale price $812,500 $632 Per Sq Ft

Est. 157% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,271 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2014

This gated home has the potential to be a beautiful Samarkand home. The home was in the final stages of a major remodel but was never finished. The kitchen offers new custom built cabinets, granite counters with tile back splash and new appliances. The bath has new fixtures, custom cabinets, two sinks, tiled floors and tub/shower enclosure. There are new windows throughout the home except for a picture window in the living room. Spectacular hand crafted 12 foot high wood beamed ceiling highlight the living room. The large yard was also in the middle of being re-landscaped and features stone walkways and patios with lovely boulders and walls. The owner had a wonderful vision for a stunning and unique home when he finished the remodel but unfortunately passed away before he could complete is dream home. With a little more work a buyer can finish this project and create their Samarkand dream home.
This home in conveniently located near downtown Santa Barbara, shopping, schools, restaurants, bus lines and more. Mackenzie Park, Oak Park and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital are also near by.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Moseley

Sotheby's International Realty License #00771422 Listed on: 02/19/2014

Co-Listed By

Cathy Moseley

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Collector

Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 150
  • Gated Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in average condition
  • Property is zoned S-D, E-3

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,286 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-212-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: De La Vina to Arden Road, house is on the corner of Arden and Serena. Or from Samarkand Drive go down Serena Road to Arden.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cb
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-682-2477
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1931
  • 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
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7405.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 50 X 150
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Laundry In Kitchen3: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.17
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-212-013
  • Zoning: S-D, E-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2014
Closed on
Mar 19, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mark Moseley
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Collector
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$800,000
Sold Price
$812,500
Premium/Discount to List
$12,500
1.56%
Current Estimated Value
$2,085,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,273,399
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.99%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
0.043%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
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
$812,500 Fidelity National Title Co
$740,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $363,500
Closed $411,750
Closed $190,000
Closed $417,000
Previous Owner $750,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Sold $812,500 +1.6% $632 / Sq Ft
03/02/2014 03/02/14 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2014 02/18/14 For Sale $800,000 -- $622 / 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 $12,054 $1,169,031 $625,186 $543,845
2025 $11,846 $1,146,110 $612,928 $533,182
2023 $11,846 $1,101,607 $589,128 $512,479
2022 $11,428 $1,080,008 $577,577 $502,431
2021 $11,179 $1,058,832 $566,252 $492,580
2020 $9,671 $910,723 $560,446 $350,277
2019 $9,502 $892,866 $549,457 $343,409
2018 $9,368 $875,360 $538,684 $336,676
2017 $9,059 $858,197 $528,122 $330,075
2016 $8,886 $841,370 $517,767 $323,603
2015 $8,789 $828,733 $509,990 $318,743
2014 $8,645 $812,500 $500,000 $312,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Mark Moseley

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 570-0363

    14 Total Sales

    Mark Moseley
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  • C

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Cathy Moseley

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Laura Collector

    Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-488

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-212-013

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Samarkand

2840 Serena Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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