Valerie Menke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(805) 549-5997
24 Total Sales
2 in Lower Riviera
$2,128,000 Price Range
30 Rubio Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Lower Riviera NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,828,000 - $4,548,000
3
Beds
6
Baths
2,556
Sq Ft
$1,513/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean View
- Fruit Trees
- Hilly Lot
- Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
- Deck
- Cottage
About This Home
As of September 2016Exquisite move-in ready D’Alfonso California cottage with exceptional views of the ocean, harbor, city & islands!! Extensively remodeled in 2013 this 3B/3B, over 2,500 sq ft home invites one to live the casual coastal lifestyle. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac on the Lower Riviera the floor plan allows for all of the main living on the entry level including the Master Bedroom. There are vaulted cove ceilings & a charming view deck. South facing & full of light!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Paula Goodwin
Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/12/2016
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Irrigation
- Hilly Lot
- Fruit Trees
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned E-1
Parking
- Garage
Property Views
- Ocean
- Harbor
- Panoramic
- City
Home Design
- Cottage
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,556 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Schools
- Franklin Elementary School
- S.B. Jr. Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Community Details
- Garcia Heights #3 Community
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 029-342-020
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
Freston Kathleen L and Kathleen L Freston Trust
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 2020
Sold by
Freston Kathleen
Bought by
Freston Kathleen L and Kathleen L Freston Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 11, 2020
Sold by
Buettner Daniel
Bought by
Freston Kathleen
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 12, 2016
Closed on
Jul 27, 2016
Sold by
Wecksler Wayne and Wecksler Cynthia
Bought by
Buettner Daniel and Freston Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Paula Goodwin
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Randall Solakian
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-0.37%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 2013
Sold by
Wecksler Wayne and Wecksler Cynthia
Bought by
Wecksler Wayne and Wecksler Cynthia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.53%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 10, 2012
Closed on
Feb 15, 2012
Sold by
Austraw Karen
Bought by
Wecksler Wayne and Wecksler Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Don Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Paula Goodwin
Benchmark Properties
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$214,000
-21.64%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.71%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 1995
Sold by
Mcmullin Ruth W
Bought by
Mcmullin Ruth W
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Lower Riviera, CA
-
Valerie Menke
-
Chris Palme
Chris Palme
Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 262-8876
17 Total Sales
3 in Lower Riviera
$1.8M - $3.2M Price Range
-
Kevin Goodwin
Kevin Goodwin
Responds QuicklyGoodwin & Thyne Properties
(805) 979-2658
49 Total Sales
3 in Lower Riviera
$3,300,000 Price Range
-
Susan Pate
Susan Pate
Compass
(805) 617-1044
10 Total Sales
2 in Lower Riviera
$3.2M - $5.1M Price Range
-
Larry Krogh
Larry Krogh
LIV Sotheby's International Realty
(805) 586-9558
132 Total Sales
2 in Lower Riviera
$2,250,000 Price Range
-
Janice Laney
Janice Laney
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Santa Barbara
(805) 865-7385
31 Total Sales
3 in Lower Riviera
$1.6M - $2.6M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Freston Kathleen L | -- | None Available | |
| Freston Kathleen | -- | None Available | |
| Buettner Daniel | $2,142,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Wecksler Wayne | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Wecksler Wayne | -- | Accommodation | |
| Wecksler Wayne | $775,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Mcmullin Ruth W | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,300,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Wecksler Wayne | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wecksler Wayne | $620,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/06/2016 09/06/16 | Sold | $2,142,000 | -0.4% | $838 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/22/2016 07/22/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/12/2016 07/12/16 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | +177.4% | $841 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/06/2012 03/06/12 | Sold | $775,000 | -21.6% | $303 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/18/2012 01/18/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/14/2011 10/14/11 | For Sale | $989,000 | -- | $387 / 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 | $27,179 | $2,615,554 | $1,306,453 | $1,309,101 |
| 2025 | $26,713 | $2,564,270 | $1,280,837 | $1,283,433 |
| 2023 | $26,713 | $2,464,698 | $1,231,101 | $1,233,597 |
| 2022 | $25,775 | $2,416,371 | $1,206,962 | $1,209,409 |
| 2021 | $25,184 | $2,368,993 | $1,183,297 | $1,185,696 |
| 2020 | $24,868 | $2,339,405 | $1,167,328 | $1,172,077 |
| 2019 | $24,434 | $2,293,536 | $1,144,440 | $1,149,096 |
| 2018 | $23,408 | $2,184,840 | $1,122,000 | $1,062,840 |
| 2017 | $22,635 | $2,142,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,042,000 |
| 2016 | $9,662 | $915,502 | $530,519 | $384,983 |
| 2014 | $9,398 | $884,088 | $512,315 | $371,773 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Randall Solakian
RS
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Randall Solakian
Coldwell Banker Realty
(805) 886-6000
1 Total Sale
-
DH
Seller's Agent in 2012
Don Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
DH
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012
Dave Haws
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
PG
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Paula Goodwin
Sotheby's International Realty
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 16-2310
APN: 029-342-020
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