Mercedes Van Pelt
Compass
(323) 310-3789
58 Total Sales
2 in Bixby Knolls
$680,000 Price Range
Estimated Value: $2,845,899
Architectural, Emotional, Character 1931 Spanish Estate by Renowned Architect George Riddle, set high above the street on a sprawling .38 acres in the heart of the prestigious Chateau Thierry neighborhood of Bixby Knolls. Striking Santa Barbara architecture with arched windows, character cornerstones, original stained glass and ironwork create incredible curb appeal. Formal foyer loaded with character and charm. Step down living room with inlaid hardwood floors, built-in shelves, fireplace, and doors to outside, opens to sun drenched sitting room that looks out to and opens to the beautiful gardens. Formal wood paneled office with built in cabinets with glass doors. Dining room with wood paneled ceiling goes out to yard and is right off the kitchen. New remodeled kitchen goes out to and overlooks yard and has huge center island with bar seating, built-in breakfast nook, double sinks + dishwashers + ovens, large fridge/freezer, pizza oven!!! Bedroom and bathroom downstairs. 3 beds + 2 baths upstairs. Primary bedroom is ensuite with an ornate and beautiful bath + shower with glass shower door. Bonus office in master suite is surrounded by windows overlooking the yard. 2 additional beds upstairs share a retro pink bath with combination tub and shower; one overlooks the backyard and the other has a street facing front porch. Special details include marble pad before front door, large landings in between and at the top of the stairs, original murals, stencils, moldings. Laundry room downstairs in the basement. Spectacular grounds include a covered porch outside the living room, an outdoor al fresco dining area outside the kitchen, a sprawling grass lawn with towering evergreen and lush fruit trees, a large pool with separate raised jacuzzi + lounge chairs + pool bath, vine covered pergola, and outdoor faux brick fireplace sitting area. Pool bath with full shower off pool. Full guesthouse with kitchenette, storage, bath with shower. Absolutely incredible!!!!!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Bienstock Group License #01746994 Listed on: 07/23/2025
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Mercedes Van Pelt
Compass
(323) 310-3789
58 Total Sales
2 in Bixby Knolls
$680,000 Price Range
Bobejo Kelley
Keller Williams Premier Prop.
(424) 292-6160
65 Total Sales
2 in Bixby Knolls
$535,000 Price Range
Heidi Bailey
Keller Williams Coastal Prop.
(949) 356-7766
36 Total Sales
4 in Bixby Knolls
$940K - $1.5M Price Range
Anthony Todora
Estate Properties
(424) 403-2107
28 Total Sales
1 in Bixby Knolls
$1,080,000 Price
Candice Carpenter
Coastal Elite Properties
(424) 284-7552
19 Total Sales
1 in Bixby Knolls
$840,000 Price
Kimber Wuerfel
Kimber/Alana Boutique Real Estate
(657) 220-6340
115 Total Sales
1 in Bixby Knolls
$1,850,000 Price
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | Essent Title Of California Inc | ||
| $2,874,000 | -- | ||
| -- | Provident Title | ||
| -- | Provident Title Company | ||
| $1,595,000 | Equity Title | ||
| $1,400,000 | Lawyers Title Company | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| $590,000 | North American Title Company |
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $850,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,290,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,088,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,500,000 |
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2025 08/14/25 | Sold | $2,874,000 | +2.7% | $655 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/14/2025 08/14/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | For Sale | $2,799,000 | +75.5% | $638 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/24/2015 03/24/15 | Sold | $1,595,000 | 0.0% | $364 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/15/2015 01/15/15 | For Sale | $1,595,000 | +14.9% | $364 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/03/2013 10/03/13 | Sold | $1,388,000 | -4.3% | $316 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/28/2013 08/28/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/01/2013 08/01/13 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | -- | $331 / Sq Ft |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,139 | $1,916,942 | $1,275,639 | $641,303 |
| 2024 | $24,050 | $1,879,356 | $1,250,627 | $628,729 |
| 2023 | $23,659 | $1,842,506 | $1,226,105 | $616,401 |
| 2022 | $22,199 | $1,806,379 | $1,202,064 | $604,315 |
| 2021 | $21,771 | $1,770,961 | $1,178,495 | $592,466 |
| 2020 | $21,713 | $1,752,802 | $1,166,411 | $586,391 |
| 2019 | $21,461 | $1,718,435 | $1,143,541 | $574,894 |
| 2018 | $20,843 | $1,684,741 | $1,121,119 | $563,622 |
| 2016 | $19,156 | $1,619,323 | $1,077,586 | $541,737 |
| 2015 | $16,278 | $1,415,731 | $824,143 | $591,588 |
| 2014 | $16,147 | $1,388,000 | $808,000 | $580,000 |
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sheri Bienstock
The Bienstock Group
(323) 310-2525
1 in this area
202 Total Sales
H
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Hoyt Hochman
Platinum Properties R.E.
(562) 424-3700
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
B
Seller's Agent in 2015
Brian Spitznagel
Forward Inglewood, Inc.
Seller's Agent in 2013
Kevin Poi
RE/MAX
(760) 968-7373
4 in this area
40 Total Sales
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013
Brian Magpantay
RE/MAX
(714) 476-3425
4 in this area
36 Total Sales
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 25549327
APN: 7139-005-004
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