$1,600,000
SOLD AUG 31, 2012
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,400 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$296 Per Sq Ft

24% Below List Price

166 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Deck
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Hilly Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

Santa Barbara's premier view property! See everything from here....ocean, city, mountains....wide open views from Ventura to Goleta. This home is approx 5400 sq ft on three levels and every room has dramatic views. The owner built the home in 1974 and has occupied it the entire time.....first time ever on the market. Recently remodeled and in excellent shape. Simply awesome.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Whitehurst

Home Realty & Investments License #01050144 Listed on: 04/01/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

John Whitehurst

Home Realty & Investments License #01050144 Listed on: 04/01/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,487

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Steep Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Tri-Level Property
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • 15 Riviera/Upper Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 015-311-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,487

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Steep Slope
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Monitored, Security System
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Upper
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Wide Doors
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1974
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.6
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • LocationTopo Steep2: Yes
  • Security Monitored2: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Wide Doors2: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Year Built: 1974.0
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Lot Acres: 0.6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Family Room, 2+, Gas, LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Other, Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.6
  • Topography: Steep, Hilly
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Mixed, Caisson/Piling

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Other
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 015-311-008
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26136.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Wordell Stephen W and Wordell Margaret A
Bought by
Cito Area Assets Llc
Seller's Agent
Gary Goldberg
Coastal Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$2,785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$710,000
-20.31%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$3,052,470

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$267,470
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.44%
Original Mortgage
$1,785,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,781,845
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$1,270,625

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Wordell Stephen W and Wordell Margaret A
Bought by
Wordell Stephen W and Wordell Margaret A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,125
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2012
Closed on
Aug 13, 2012
Sold by
Bruington Hal D
Bought by
Wordell Stephen W and Wordell Margarite A
Seller's Agent
John Whitehurst
Home Realty & Investments
Buyer's Agent
John Whitehurst
Home Realty & Investments
List Price
$2,095,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-23.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.13%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2009
Sold by
Bruington Mary Lou
Bought by
Bruington Hal D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2009
Sold by
Bruington Hal D
Bought by
Bruington Mary Lou

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2008
Sold by
Bruington Hal D and Bruington Mary Lou
Bought by
Bruington Hal D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $2,785,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Multiple
Grant Deed $1,600,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,785,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $373,125 New Conventional
Previous Owner $225,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,662,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $280,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $2,785,000 -12.8% $819 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $3,195,000 -8.6% $940 / Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $3,495,000 +118.4% $1,028 / Sq Ft
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $1,600,000 -23.6% $296 / Sq Ft
06/27/2012 06/27/12 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2012 01/13/12 For Sale $2,095,000 -- $388 / 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 $20,487 $1,893,768 $858,113 $1,035,655
2022 $19,764 $1,856,637 $841,288 $1,015,349
2021 $19,308 $1,820,234 $824,793 $995,441
2020 $19,108 $1,801,570 $816,336 $985,234
2019 $18,773 $1,766,246 $800,330 $965,916
2018 $18,504 $1,731,615 $784,638 $946,977
2017 $17,892 $1,697,662 $769,253 $928,409
2016 $17,459 $1,664,375 $754,170 $910,205
2014 $16,982 $1,607,263 $728,291 $878,972
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 12-161

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 015-311-008