NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3831 Center Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Hope Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,343,000 - $3,176,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,751 Sq Ft
$991/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2017

Last sale price $1,350,000 $491 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,752/month

246 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Property is near public transit
  • La Colina Junior High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Patio

About This Home

As of January 2017

Terrific Value! Located on a tranquil street loaded with cache and views of Cathedral and La Cumbre Peaks, this San Roque style home is and is just 2 blocks away from Monte Vista School & super close to La Colina Jr. High. Heralding from the 1930s era, this lovely home of over 2700 SF has been expanded and remodeled to allow for a spacious flexible floor plan, and retains its romantic ambience. The remodeled kitchen is a wonderful gathering place for entertaining. Cozy living room with fireplace, separate family room, and 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 baths. The 5th bedroom is configured as a non-permitted guest quarters with separate entrance.
Relax by the shimmering pool or in the peaceful garden. It is ideally situated on a very private corner lot, and super convenient to schools, Upper State Street shopping, and popular hiking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yolanda Van Wingerden

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01308141 Listed on: 04/19/2016

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily McBride

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,995

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,751 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Monte Vista Elementary School
  • Lacolina Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 057-072-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,995

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Hope Avenue to Center Avenue, turn left to 3831 @ Center & Walnut.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1930
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monte Vista
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Mixed

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monte Vista
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaColina

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 057-072-010
  • Zoning: R-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2016
Closed on
Jan 5, 2017
Sold by
Sandlin Michele Marie
Bought by
Shafae Darren Mir and Shafae Jenny Lea Vodvarka
Seller's Agent
Yolanda Van Wingerden
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Emily McBride
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,579,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$229,000
-14.5%
Current Estimated Value
$2,725,316

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,375,316
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.30%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$515,616
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,209,700

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2016
Sold by
Cotter Michele Marie
Bought by
Sandlin Michele Marie and Cotter Michele Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Outstanding Balance
$515,616
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,209,700

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2009
Sold by
Sandlin Michele Marie and Cotter Michele Marie
Bought by
Cotter Michele Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$458,000
Interest Rate
5.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2006
Sold by
Cotter Michele M
Bought by
The Michelle Cotter Living Trust and Cotter Michele Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$448,500
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2004
Sold by
Cotter Michele M
Bought by
The Michele Cotter Living Trust and Cotter Michele Marie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2003
Sold by
Cotter Timothy J
Bought by
Cotter Michele M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2002
Sold by
Renga Michael L and Renga Lisa M
Bought by
Christian C Kent and Christian Suzanne R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$792,000
Interest Rate
5.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1997
Sold by
Bruce Venturelli and Bruce Wanda L
Bought by
Renga Michael L and Renga Lisa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,250
Interest Rate
3.95%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shafae Darren Mir $1,350,000 Chicago Title Company
Sandlin Michele Marie -- None Available
Cotter Michele Marie -- Fidelity National Title Co
Sandlin Michele Marie -- Fidelity National Title Co
The Michelle Cotter Living Trust -- First American Title Company
Cotter Michele M -- First American Title Company
The Michele Cotter Living Trust -- --
Cotter Michele M -- First American Title Company
Cotter Michele M -- First American Title Company
Christian C Kent -- First American Title
Renga Michael L -- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shafae Darren Mir $625,500
Previous Owner Sandlin Michele Marie $458,000
Previous Owner Cotter Michele M $448,500
Previous Owner Cotter Michele M $380,000
Previous Owner Christian C Kent $792,000
Previous Owner Renga Michael L $209,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/20/2017 01/20/17 Sold $1,350,000 -14.5% $491 / Sq Ft
12/21/2016 12/21/16 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2016 04/19/16 For Sale $1,579,000 -- $574 / 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 $16,995 $1,566,785 $812,407 $754,378
2023 $16,995 $1,505,947 $780,861 $725,086
2022 $16,415 $1,476,419 $765,550 $710,869
2021 $15,842 $1,447,471 $750,540 $696,931
2020 $15,679 $1,432,630 $742,845 $689,785
2019 $15,229 $1,404,540 $728,280 $676,260
2018 $14,921 $1,377,000 $714,000 $663,000
2017 $14,587 $1,350,000 $700,000 $650,000
2016 $11,172 $1,034,000 $540,000 $494,000
2014 $10,574 $966,000 $504,000 $462,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Y

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Yolanda Van Wingerden

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 570-4965

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Yolanda Van Wingerden
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Emily McBride

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Emily Kellenberger

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Emily Kellenberger

    Village Properties

    (805) 252-2773

    6 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Emily Kellenberger
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-1268

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 057-072-010

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93110 Hope

3831 Center Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

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