$900,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2021
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,044 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$862 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Cottage
  • 3-minute walk to Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens

About This Home

As of July 2025

Built in 1890, this quaint downtown cottage offers lots of upside potential. In need of TLC, this single family home with two bedrooms and two baths has large windows, brick fireplace and lots of unique cubbies and closets. The front entrance has a screened porch that opens into a spacious living room. A charming dining room has a large built-in hutch with glass pane uppers, counter, and lots of lower cabinet storage. The kitchen offers vintage tile counters and backyard views. A pulldown hallway ladder provides access to a large attic storage area. The small backyard offers privacy and room for a garden or outdoor entertaining area. Located less than 4 blocks from State Street and near Alice Keck Park, Kids World, shops, restaurants, bus lines and all downtown Santa Barbara has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Moseley

Sotheby's International Realty License #00771422 Listed on: 08/18/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Easton Konn

Alemann and Associates License #01993348

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,915

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in average condition
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,044 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Stove
  • Property Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-251-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,915

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From State Street go east on Micheltoena. House is on the left side just past Garden Street.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fair
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1890
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.05
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1044.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 2178.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1.0
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Condition Fair2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Acres: 0.05
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unc #1

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-251-016
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Hamaker Hunter A and Hamaker Angela R
Bought by
Triggs Connor
Seller's Agent
David Kim
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Marisa Garber
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-14.52%
Views
154
Current Estimated Value
$1,420,215

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$95,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
217.91%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Estimated Equity
$1,120,215

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2021
Closed on
Sep 16, 2021
Sold by
Hildegard H Balin Trust
Bought by
Hamaker Hunter
Seller's Agent
Mark Moseley
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Easton Konn
Alemann and Associates
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.80%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
2.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2021
Closed on
Sep 15, 2021
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Hamaker Hunter
Seller's Agent
Mark Moseley
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Easton Konn
Alemann and Associates
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
2.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2021
Closed on
Sep 14, 2021
Sold by
Childs Hannah Rose
Bought by
Hamaker Hunter
Seller's Agent
Mark Moseley
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Easton Konn
Alemann and Associates
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
2.86%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,325,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $900,000 Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $900,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 No Value Available
Open $958,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $221,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $47,355 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $52,645 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $720,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $720,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $1,325,000 0.0% $1,269 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $1,325,000 -5.3% $1,269 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $1,399,000 0.0% $1,340 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $1,399,000 -1.8% $1,340 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $1,425,000 0.0% $1,365 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Price Changed $1,425,000 -1.7% $1,365 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Price Changed $1,450,000 0.0% $1,389 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Price Changed $1,450,000 -2.0% $1,389 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Price Changed $1,479,000 0.0% $1,417 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Price Changed $1,479,000 -1.4% $1,417 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Price Changed $1,499,999 -3.2% $1,437 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $1,550,000 0.0% $1,485 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 For Sale $1,550,000 +72.2% $1,485 / Sq Ft
09/24/2021 09/24/21 Sold $900,000 +9.1% $862 / Sq Ft
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Pending -- -- --
08/18/2021 08/18/21 For Sale $825,000 -- $790 / 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
2023 $9,915 $918,000 $688,500 $229,500
2022 $9,533 $900,000 $675,000 $225,000
2021 $3,773 $352,970 $184,160 $168,810
2020 $3,734 $349,352 $182,272 $167,080
2019 $3,669 $342,503 $178,699 $163,804
2018 $3,617 $335,789 $175,196 $160,593
2017 $3,497 $329,206 $171,761 $157,445
2016 $3,488 $322,752 $168,394 $154,358
2014 $3,395 $311,678 $162,616 $149,062
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-3108

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-251-016