NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2868 E Valley Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Toro Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,348,000 - $4,951,176

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,276 Sq Ft
$2,045/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 09, 2024

Last sale price $4,300,000 $1,889 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,747/month

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fruit Trees
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of July 2024

San Ysidro Ranch style 1 acre property. Enchanting gardens. Finely finished. Sensational sun room, lovely primary bedroom suite, terrific chef's kitchen. 3 bedrooms and Den. Outdoor Pizza Oven, Fireplace, and sweet Chicken Coop. Great workshop. Secluded and set up a private lane. Perfectly located between Montecito's charming Upper Village and Summerland.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Morehart Group

Compass License #00828316 / 01130349 / 02025980 / 01319565 Listed on: 04/04/2024

Co-Listed By

mitchell morehart

Compass License #00828316

Last Buyer's Agent

Bartron Real Est Group

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01005021 / 01950975 / 00966870 / 01976075

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Video Cameras
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Fireplace in Patio
  • Patio

Schools

  • Summerland Elementary School
  • Carp. Jr. Middle School
  • Carp. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Power Generator
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • 10 Hidden Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 155-120-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Located between Ladera and Toro Canyon.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Rolling Slope
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: COMPCA4
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-253-7700
  • Subdivision Name: 10 - Hidden Valley
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1960
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.0
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Summerland
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • Amenities GasElectricDiesel Generator: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, 2+, LR, Patio
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 1.0
  • Topography: Rolly, Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Summerland
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 155-120-040
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2024
Closed on
Jul 1, 2024
Sold by
Robin E Browne Trust and Browne Robin E
Bought by
Steven And Cynthia Lyons Living Trust and Lyons
Seller's Agent
The Morehart Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bartron Real Est Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$4,900,000
Sold Price
$4,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$600,000
-12.24%
Views
158
Current Estimated Value
$4,654,044

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$354,044
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2008
Sold by
Pillsbury John S and Pillsbury Ellen
Bought by
Browne Robin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D
Bought by
Pillsbury John S and Pillsbury Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2001
Sold by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D
Bought by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$332,000
Interest Rate
7.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 1997
Sold by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D
Bought by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1996
Sold by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D
Bought by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1993
Sold by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D
Bought by
Whiston C Richard and Whiston Linda D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$42,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
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
Steven And Cynthia Lyons Living Trust $4,300,000 Fidelity National Title
Browne Robin E -- Lawyers Title Company
Pillsbury John S -- Chicago Title Co
Whiston C Richard -- Chicago Title Co
Whiston C Richard -- --
Whiston C Richard -- --
Whiston C Richard -- Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Browne Robin E $729,750
Previous Owner Pillsbury John S $1,100,000
Previous Owner Whiston C Richard $332,000
Previous Owner Whiston C Richard $42,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/09/2024 07/09/24 Sold $4,300,000 -4.3% $1,889 / Sq Ft
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2024 05/18/24 Price Changed $4,495,000 +900.0% $1,975 / Sq Ft
05/18/2024 05/18/24 Price Changed $449,500 -90.5% $197 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Price Changed $4,750,000 -3.1% $2,087 / Sq Ft
04/04/2024 04/04/24 For Sale $4,900,000 -- $2,153 / 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 $29,220 $4,300,000 $2,500,000 $1,800,000
2023 $29,220 $2,723,747 $1,825,688 $898,059
2022 $28,304 $2,670,341 $1,789,891 $880,450
2021 $22,164 $2,090,000 $1,320,000 $770,000
2020 $20,173 $1,900,000 $1,200,000 $700,000
2019 $26,681 $2,540,337 $1,702,749 $837,588
2018 $26,291 $2,490,527 $1,669,362 $821,165
2017 $25,837 $2,441,694 $1,636,630 $805,064
2016 $25,389 $2,393,819 $1,604,540 $789,279
2015 $22,642 $2,126,600 $1,437,700 $688,900
2014 -- $1,906,000 $1,307,000 $599,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    The Morehart Group

    Compass

  • m

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    mitchell morehart

    Compass

    (805) 689-7233

    2 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    mitchell morehart
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  • Bartron Real Est Group

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Bartron Real Est Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 351-2474

    4 in this area

    223 Total Sales

    Bartron Real Est Group
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-1019

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 155-120-040

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108 Toro Canyon

2868 E Valley Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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