NOT LISTED FOR SALE

344 Merida Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93111

East Goleta Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,624,000 - $1,820,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$1,031/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 18, 2017

Last sale price $881,000 $533 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,836/month

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park and shops
  • Ranch Style House
  • Attached Garage
  • Kellogg Elementary School Rated A
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • 3-minute walk to University Circle Open Space

About This Home

As of January 2017

Cozy neighborhood park & playground. Great school districts. Two great shade trees protecting the house. Recent master bedroom and bath addition plus many other upgrades and updates. LR fireplace, replaced heater, replaced sewer lateral, dual pane windows.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Errol Jahnke

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00448463 Listed on: 08/29/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kirk Renga

Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Park or Greenbelt Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Location

  • Property is near park and shops
  • Property near a hospital

Schools

  • Kellogg Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • Dos Pueblos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 069-530-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: 101 to Patterson then north to Parejo then west to Merida then north 1/2 block.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1968
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Kellogg
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 8276.0
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Green Belt
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.19
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kellogg
  • High School: Dos Pueblos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 069-530-011
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2016
Closed on
Dec 7, 2016
Sold by
Pollock Roy A and Pollock Michelle L
Bought by
Hewes Nicholas and Hewes Kristine
Seller's Agent
Errol Jahnke
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kirk Renga
Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
List Price
$915,000
Sold Price
$881,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-3.72%
Current Estimated Value
$1,703,587

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$822,587
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.63%
Original Mortgage
$685,000
Outstanding Balance
$563,285
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,140,302

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2016
Sold by
Pollock Roy A and Cowan Michelle
Bought by
Roy A Pollock & Michelle L Pollock Trust and Pollock Michelle L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2008
Sold by
Pollock Roy A and Mcnertney Michael A
Bought by
Pollock Roy A and Cowan Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$562,735
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Murphy Patrick R
Bought by
Pollock Roy A and Mcnertney Michael A

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
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2001
Sold by
Thom Richard D
Bought by
Thom Richard D
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hewes Nicholas $881,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Roy A Pollock & Michelle L Pollock Trust -- None Available
Pollock Roy A $20,000 None Available
Pollock Roy A $850,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Thom Richard D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hewes Nicholas $685,000
Previous Owner Pollock Roy A $562,735
Previous Owner Pollock Roy A $680,000
Closed Pollock Roy A $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/18/2017 01/18/17 Sold $881,000 -3.7% $533 / Sq Ft
11/03/2016 11/03/16 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2016 08/28/16 For Sale $915,000 -- $554 / 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
2025 $11,139 $1,022,471 $557,078 $465,393
2023 $11,139 $982,769 $535,447 $447,322
2022 $10,785 $963,500 $524,949 $438,551
2021 $10,611 $944,608 $514,656 $429,952
2020 $10,337 $934,923 $509,379 $425,544
2019 $10,153 $916,592 $499,392 $417,200
2018 $9,949 $898,620 $489,600 $409,020
2017 $9,778 $881,000 $420,000 $461,000
2016 $9,717 $893,000 $420,000 $473,000
2015 $9,304 $850,000 $400,000 $450,000
2014 $8,768 $793,000 $560,000 $233,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Errol Jahnke

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 259-6969

    Errol Jahnke
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kirk Renga

    Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-2877

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 069-530-011

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93111 East Goleta Valley

344 Merida Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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