NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Rubio Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,593,035 - $3,236,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,096 Sq Ft
$1,390/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 8, 2023

Last sale price $2,405,000 $1,147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,876 / mo

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2023

Lower Riviera remodel w/ panoramic city & ocean views from nearly every room! Meticulously renovated offering the perfect blend of modern luxury & timeless charm. Thoughtfully enhanced w/ new hardware, fresh int. paint, & LVP floors. Remodeled kitchen feat. new SS Whirlpool appliances, freshly painted cabinets w/ new hinges, skylight creating year-round natural lighting, & quartz countertops. Spacious atmosphere in great room w/ vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace & access to expansive deck. Bedrms offer additional access to backyard w/ flat usable space & fruit trees. Primary complete w/ 3/4 bath incl. double vanity. 2-car garage & central A/C. Nestled in a private, peaceful cul-de-sac, this home truly has it all, combining exquisite design & breathtaking views into one extraordinary package.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kamran Mostofi

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Listed on: 06/07/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Ali Evans

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Steep Slope
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,096 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Great Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit, schools, and bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-342-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Garcia to Ferrelo Road to Rubio Road.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Steep Slope, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Amenities: Guest Parking
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level, Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1977
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2096.0
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 2.0
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Guest Parking: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • LocationTopo Steep2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean, City, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Steep
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-342-019
  • Zoning: R-1

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,913,259

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2023
Closed on
Aug 28, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kamran Mostofi
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Ali Evans
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$2,900,000
Sold Price
$2,405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$495,000
-17.07%
Views
195

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
0.0605%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2022
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
$958,900
Interest Rate
0.0392%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2021
Closed on
Mar 1, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paul Knight
Blue Horizon Management Company
Buyer's Agent
Randy Haden
Compass
Sold Price
$9,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$958,900
Interest Rate
0.0392%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2021
Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
The Morehart Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kamran Mostofi
eXp Realty of California Inc.
List Price
$2,375,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.19%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2021
Closed on
Jun 30, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
The Morehart Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kamran Mostofi
eXp Realty of California Inc.
List Price
$2,375,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2007
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
$1,031,250
Interest Rate
0.0587%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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 Listed On Document
$2,405,000 Wfg National Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- New Title Company Name
$2,375,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $850,000
Previous Owner $958,900
Previous Owner $958,900
Previous Owner $100,000
Previous Owner $1,031,250
Previous Owner $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Sold $2,405,000 -3.8% $1,147 / Sq Ft
08/12/2023 08/12/23 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Price Changed $2,500,000 -3.8% $1,193 / Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Price Changed $2,600,000 -5.5% $1,240 / Sq Ft
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Price Changed $2,750,000 -5.2% $1,312 / Sq Ft
06/07/2023 06/07/23 For Sale $2,900,000 0.0% $1,384 / Sq Ft
12/31/2021 12/31/21 Rented $9,000 -23.4% --
12/31/2021 12/31/21 Under Contract -- -- --
11/29/2021 11/29/21 For Rent $11,750 0.0% --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 Sold $2,375,000 0.0% $1,133 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/21/2021 06/21/21 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 For Sale $2,375,000 -- $1,133 / 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 $13,679 $1,316,316 $639,753 $676,563
2025 $25,487 $1,290,507 $627,209 $663,298
2023 $25,487 $2,422,500 $1,249,500 $1,173,000
2022 $25,336 $2,375,000 $1,225,000 $1,150,000
2021 $18,230 $1,718,538 $1,274,160 $444,378
2020 $17,518 $1,651,431 $1,261,096 $390,335
2019 $17,210 $1,619,051 $1,236,369 $382,682
2018 $16,964 $1,587,306 $1,212,127 $375,179
2017 $16,403 $1,556,183 $1,188,360 $367,823
2016 $15,788 $1,504,000 $1,149,000 $355,000
2014 $13,161 $1,243,000 $949,000 $294,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Kamran Mostofi

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Ali Evans

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    The Morehart Group

    Compass

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Paul Knight

    Blue Horizon Management Company

  • Susan Pate

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Susan Pate

    Compass

    (805) 895-9385

    3 in this area

    12 Total Sales

    Susan Pate
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  • Randy Haden

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Randy Haden

    Compass

    (805) 880-6530

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Randy Haden
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 23-1624

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-342-019

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

34 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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