NOT LISTED FOR SALE

298 E Mountain Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Montecito Area

Estimated Value: $3,478,000 - $5,254,244

5 Beds
0.5 Bath
4,151 Sq Ft
$1,064/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 17, 2016

Last sale price $2,250,000 $542 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,517 / mo

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Spa
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2021

Available furnished or unfurnished 7/1 for 1 year. Nestled in the hills of Montecito, this private gated Mediterranean-style paradise offers breathtaking180-degree ocean and island views from every living space. The 5 bedroom 4.5 bath luxury home located in the Cold Spring School District features a swimming pool, waterslide and spa with panoramic views of the Santa Barbara coastline, wood fire pizza oven, CornuFe oven, two fireplaces, newly updated media room and saltillo tile throughout. Just minutes from downtown, this ocean view retreat is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, conveniently located on Mountain Drive just 0.7 miles from Cold Springs Trailhead and just over a mile from Hot Springs Trail. Priced @ 17K per month

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary Whitney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01144746 Listed on: 05/08/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Mary Whitney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01144746 Listed on: 05/08/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2012

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,151 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 0.5 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Additional Features

  • Property is near schools
  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 7/1/21
  • Assessor Parcel Number 013-030-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2012

Lot Details

0.84 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Fully Furnished, Unfurnished
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2021-07-01
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 4.5
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced All: Yes
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • View Setting: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Furnishings Fully Furnished: Yes
  • Style Medit: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #23: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • ViewHarbor: Yes
  • View Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s): Yes
  • Construction Two Story: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached5: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen: Yes
  • HeatingCooling AC Central: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Master Bedroom: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built (Public Record): 2012

Interior Features

  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: 2, Gas, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Other Rooms:Office: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Harbor, Ocean, Panoramic, Setting
  • Exterior Features: Fenced All, Fruit Trees, Hot Tub, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Pool, Spa - Outside
  • View:Panoramic: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Gar #2

Association/Amenities

  • Interior Amenities:Pantry: Yes
  • Amenities:Skylight: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 013-030-023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Whitney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mary Whitney
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Sold Price
$15,000
Current Estimated Value
$4,416,561

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,401,561
Original Mortgage
$500,696
Outstanding Balance
$443,510
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,973,051

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 29, 2016
Closed on
Aug 10, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Daniela Johnson
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cristal Clarke
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,450,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-8.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Santa Barbara, CA

  • Maurie McGuire Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Maurie McGuire

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 617-1644

    21 Total Sales

    6 in Montecito

    $3.5M - $8.5M Price Range

    Maurie McGuire
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  • Susan Pate Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Susan Pate

    Compass

    (805) 617-1044

    10 Total Sales

    1 in Montecito

    $3,460,000 Price

    Susan Pate
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  • Janice Laney Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    Janice Laney

    Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    (805) 865-7385

    31 Total Sales

    4 in Montecito

    $1.4M - $4.7M Price Range

    Janice Laney
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  • Tiffany Dore Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Tiffany Dore

    Village Properties

    (805) 324-6641

    23 Total Sales

    2 in Montecito

    $8.9M - $25.1M Price Range

    Tiffany Dore
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  • Colleen Beall Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Colleen Beall

    Compass

    (805) 243-1083

    31 Total Sales

    1 in Montecito

    $1,900,000 Price

    Colleen Beall
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  • Tamra Van Order Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    Tamra Van Order

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 308-6428

    34 Total Sales

    1 in Montecito

    $5,400,000 Price

    Tamra Van Order
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Pacific Coast Title Company
-- Accommodation
$2,250,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- --
-- Lawyers Title Company
-- Lawyers Title Company
-- Lawyers Title Company
-- --
$775,000 Trico Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $500,696
Previous Owner $240,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $700,000
Previous Owner $700,000
Previous Owner $1,080,000
Previous Owner $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/14/2021 06/14/21 Rented $15,000 -11.8% --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Under Contract -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Rent $17,000 0.0% --
08/17/2016 08/17/16 Sold $2,250,000 -8.2% $542 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/13/2016 07/13/16 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2016 01/28/16 For Sale $2,450,000 -- $590 / 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 $27,185 $2,663,539 $1,183,795 $1,479,744
2025 $27,185 $2,611,314 $1,160,584 $1,450,730
2023 $26,688 $2,509,916 $1,115,518 $1,394,398
2022 $25,724 $2,460,703 $1,093,646 $1,367,057
2021 $25,173 $2,412,454 $1,072,202 $1,340,252
2020 $24,735 $2,387,718 $1,061,208 $1,326,510
2019 $24,421 $2,340,900 $1,040,400 $1,300,500
2018 $23,941 $2,295,000 $1,020,000 $1,275,000
2017 $23,535 $2,250,000 $1,000,000 $1,250,000
2016 $32,465 $3,125,134 $1,589,617 $1,535,517
2014 $31,587 $3,017,897 $1,535,070 $1,482,827
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Landlord's Agent in 2021

    Mary Whitney

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 689-0915

    10 Total Sales

    Mary Whitney
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Daniela Johnson

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Cristal Clarke

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-1629

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 013-030-023

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

298 E Mountain Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

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