NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3139 Serena Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013

Toro Canyon Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,825,000 - $4,493,740

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,200 Sq Ft
$1,092/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 22, 2013

Last sale price $1,360,000 $425 Per Sq Ft

Est. 157% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,133 / mo

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2013

Island luxury 4bd/4ba w/contemporary floor-plan & fine finishes in Carpinteria beach area by Padaro Ln & Polo Fields. Spend star-spangled nights swimming & entertaining in this exotic tropical setting. Enjoy dreamy ocean views from Master suite w/ stone fireplace; artisan designed master bth w/ travertine & marble. Complete Viking Kitchen w/ Peacock Granite Counters and large open dining room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Heckes

Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 04/26/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Kevin Leggitt

Santa Barbara Real Estate & In

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 20,038 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near park

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • 05 Padaro Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 005-370-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0.46 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 05 - Padaro
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1940
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.46
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Aliso
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Hot Tub2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Dog Run2: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Year Built: 1940.0
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Lot Acres: 0.46
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Stove, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.46
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Hot Tub, Dog Run, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #3

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 005-370-001
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20037.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,494,435

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2013
Closed on
Aug 13, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Heckes
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kevin Leggitt
Santa Barbara Real Estate & In
List Price
$1,537,000
Sold Price
$1,360,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$177,000
-11.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
0.0451%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2004
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
$680,000
Interest Rate
0.0574%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
-- None Available
$1,200,000 First American Title Company
$1,360,000 Chicago Title Company
$337,513 Chicago Title
$850,000 First American Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $379,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $1,300,000
Previous Owner $55,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $680,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/22/2013 08/22/13 Sold $1,360,000 -11.5% $425 / Sq Ft
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2013 04/26/13 For Sale $1,537,000 0.0% $480 / Sq Ft
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Rented $6,250 0.0% --
07/01/2012 07/01/12 Under Contract -- -- --
04/27/2012 04/27/12 For Rent $6,250 -- --
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 $19,056 $1,769,888 $696,349 $1,073,539
2025 $18,675 $1,735,186 $682,696 $1,052,490
2023 $18,675 $1,667,808 $656,187 $1,011,621
2022 $18,056 $1,635,107 $643,321 $991,786
2021 $17,670 $1,603,047 $630,707 $972,340
2020 $17,471 $1,586,610 $624,240 $962,370
2019 $17,030 $1,555,500 $612,000 $943,500
2018 $16,746 $1,525,000 $600,000 $925,000
2017 $15,822 $1,436,491 $855,557 $580,934
2016 $15,547 $1,408,326 $838,782 $569,544
2014 $14,469 $1,360,000 $810,000 $550,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Kevin Leggitt

    Santa Barbara Real Estate & In

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Robert Heckes

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-1359

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 005-370-001

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013 Toro Canyon

3139 Serena Ave, Carpinteria, CA

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