2921 Serena Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Samarkand Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
6,534
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of February 2023No fault of the seller Back on the Market w/ huge price reduction. Custom built home in the popular Samarkand area of Santa Barbara. Walk through the gate and enter a cozy walled courtyard surrounded with lush landscaping and fruit trees, private and perfect for entertaining. High quality Florida Terra cotta floor tiles throughout the living room, dining rm, kitchen & stairway. Large cooks kitchen w/ wood block island. Storage room for pantry. There are two bedrooms upstairs with a large custom bathroom, walk in shower and separate bath tub. Downstairs 3rd bedroom is being used as an office. 2 car attached garage in the rear of the home. Driveway is paved and has ample private storage for boat or RV. Side yard for dogs/play area. Close to neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops & beach
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Wanda Butler
Century 21 Real Estate Alliance License #00958661 Listed on: 08/01/2019
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $24,764
Year Built
- Built in 1992
Home Design
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Schools
- See Remarks Elementary And Middle School
- See Remarks High School
Additional Features
- Property is zoned S-D, E-3
- City Lot
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 051-201-012
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 11, 2023
Sold by
Luckhurst Ruth Binney
Bought by
Ruth Binney Luckhurst Living Trust and Luckhurst
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 11, 2023
Closed on
Feb 3, 2023
Sold by
Luckhurst Michael Christopher
Bought by
Luckhurst Ruth Binney
Seller's Agent
Louis Manzo
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Marla Gamberdella
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.17%
Views
108
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.93%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 11, 2023
Closed on
Feb 2, 2023
Sold by
Ballantyne James and Ballantyne Karina
Bought by
Luckhurst Ruth Binney
Seller's Agent
Louis Manzo
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Marla Gamberdella
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$2,400,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.17%
Views
108
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 1, 2019
Closed on
Aug 12, 2019
Sold by
Harvey Victoria E
Bought by
Young Kipp
Seller's Agent
Wanda Butler
Century 21 Real Estate Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$912,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$288,000
-24%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
30.85%
Original Mortgage
$729,360
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $2,300,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $912,000 | Equity Title Los Angeles | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Equity Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,470,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,050,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $729,360 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $91,170 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2023 02/07/23 | Sold | $2,300,000 | -4.2% | $1,187 / Sq Ft |
| 01/31/2023 01/31/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/11/2023 01/11/23 | For Sale | $2,400,000 | -2.0% | $1,238 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2022 04/12/22 | Sold | $2,450,000 | +22.5% | $1,361 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2022 03/28/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/22/2022 03/22/22 | For Sale | $1,999,999 | +119.3% | $1,111 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2019 08/30/19 | Sold | $912,000 | 0.0% | $507 / Sq Ft |
| 08/30/2019 08/30/19 | Sold | $911,700 | -24.0% | $507 / Sq Ft |
| 08/05/2019 08/05/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/05/2019 08/05/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/29/2019 05/29/19 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | 0.0% | $667 / Sq Ft |
| 05/14/2019 05/14/19 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $667 / Sq Ft |
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,764 | $2,328,000 | $1,140,000 | $1,188,000 |
| 2022 | $10,013 | $939,567 | $515,283 | $424,284 |
| 2021 | $9,782 | $921,145 | $505,180 | $415,965 |
| 2020 | $9,681 | $911,700 | $500,000 | $411,700 |
| 2019 | $2,570 | $245,857 | $52,525 | $193,332 |
| 2018 | $2,532 | $241,038 | $51,496 | $189,542 |
| 2017 | $2,447 | $236,313 | $50,487 | $185,826 |
| 2016 | $2,374 | $231,681 | $49,498 | $182,183 |
| 2014 | $2,399 | $223,732 | $47,800 | $175,932 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Louis Manzo
L
Seller's Agent in 2023
Louis Manzo
Village Properties - 1
2 in this area
41 Total Sales
-
Marla Gamberdella
M
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Marla Gamberdella
Village Properties - 1
(805) 570-3407
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
-
Terence Alemann
Seller's Agent in 2022
Terence Alemann
Alemann and Associates
(805) 637-3378
2 in this area
126 Total Sales
-
Brittany Lough
B
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Brittany Lough
Village Properties - 1
(805) 455-5736
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
-
W
Seller's Agent in 2019
Wanda Butler
Century 21 Real Estate Alliance
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 19-1894
APN: 051-201-012
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