NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3854 Montecito Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95404

Montecito Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $654,000 - $1,613,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,538 Sq Ft
$325/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,523,500 $431 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,554/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Maria Carrillo High School Rated A
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of May 2021

Welcome to a timeless modern residence nestled in a private garden oasis. Located in prestigious Montecito Heights, the sophisticated custom home is an artful and architectural blend of wood and glass. Offering over 3500 square feet, the sprawling single level features grand, open living spaces balanced by two wings: one offering a primary suite and office and another featuring two bedrooms and a spacious, flexible bonus room for your art, hobby or guests. Updated throughout, classic and high-quality fixtures and materials complement the open-beam ceilings and abundant windows which gaze onto verdant gardens surrounding the home. The grounds are serene. Accented by mature oaks, maples, gorgeous flowering perennials and meandering pathways, the .70 acre property perfectly balances sun and shade. Located just minutes to conveniences and esteemed wine country destinations, this stunning home is a beautiful and unique sanctuary located close to town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammra Borrall

Compass License #01765004 Listed on: 04/16/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sheela Hodes

Inactive Office License #01497986

Last Buyer's Agent

Evan Shone

Sotheby's International Realty License #01967200

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,538 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Concrete Kitchen Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Sunken Shower or Bathtub
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Separate Shower
  • Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • Montecito Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 181-380-001-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0.7 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Skylight Tube
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Chanate Ave. or Pacific Ave. to Montecito Ave.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7022
  • Stories: 1
  • Levels: One
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Other
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Closet, Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Sunken Tub, Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Closet 2+
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Family Combo
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 430.61
  • Square Footage: 3538
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub
  • Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Island, Kitchen/Family Combo, Pantry Closet, Slab Counter, Stone Counter
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Office
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Other
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Pool: No
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Greenbelt, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 5
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central, MultiZone
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Fire Alarm, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector, See Remarks
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: All Public, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), MultiUnits, See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Electric, Inside Room, Sink, Washer Included

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 181-380-001-000
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30588

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1973

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
May 12, 2021
Sold by
Celber Steven M and Celber Angela M
Bought by
Goerl Phillip and Spring Roger
Seller's Agent
Tammra Borrall
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Evan Shone
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,523,500
Sold Price
$1,523,500
Current Estimated Value
$1,148,201

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$375,299
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.68%
Original Mortgage
$545,000
Outstanding Balance
$493,906
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$654,295

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2010
Sold by
Gelber Steven M
Bought by
Gelber Steven M and Gelber Angela M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2009
Sold by
Bank Of America National Association
Bought by
Gelber Steven M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 2009
Sold by
Brandes Hal Martin and Brandes Caryl Ann
Bought by
Bank Of America National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Brandes Hal and Brandes Caryl
Bought by
Brandes Hal and Brandes Caryl

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2007
Sold by
Taylor Amy L and Olivier Stephanie R
Bought by
Brandes Hal Martin and Brandes Caryl Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$841,600
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1998
Sold by
Bryant Linda
Bought by
Taylor Amy L and Olivier Stephanie R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1997
Sold by
Bryant Stephen C
Bought by
Bryant Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,250
Interest Rate
7.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1997
Sold by
Grivas Shirley J and Grivas Theodore
Bought by
Bryant Linda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,250
Interest Rate
7.54%
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
Goerl Phillip $540,596 North Coast Title Co
Gelber Steven M -- None Available
Gelber Steven M $635,000 North American Title Co
Bank Of America National Association $718,250 Accommodation
Brandes Hal -- None Available
Brandes Hal Martin $1,052,000 Old Republic Title Company
Taylor Amy L $520,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bryant Linda -- North Bay Title Co
Bryant Linda $394,000 North Bay Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goerl Phillip $545,000
Previous Owner Brandes Hal Martin $841,600
Previous Owner Taylor Amy L $416,000
Previous Owner Bryant Linda $296,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/19/2021 05/19/21 Sold $1,523,500 0.0% $431 / Sq Ft
05/11/2021 05/11/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Sale $1,523,500 -- $431 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $6,162 $508,084 $251,945 $256,139
2024 $6,162 $498,122 $247,005 $251,117
2023 $6,162 $488,356 $242,162 $246,194
2022 $5,688 $478,781 $237,414 $241,367
2021 $8,776 $757,240 $357,752 $399,488
2020 $8,739 $749,476 $354,084 $395,392
2019 $8,654 $734,782 $347,142 $387,640
2018 $8,360 $720,376 $340,336 $380,040
2017 $8,214 $706,252 $333,663 $372,589
2016 $8,136 $692,405 $327,121 $365,284
2015 $7,893 $682,006 $322,208 $359,798
2014 $7,608 $668,648 $315,897 $352,751
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tammra Borrall

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tammra Borrall

    Compass

    (707) 849-1330

    1 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Tammra Borrall
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Sheela Hodes

    Inactive Office

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Evan Shone

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 321020501

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 181-380-001

California Sonoma County Santa Rosa 95404 Montecito Heights

3854 Montecito Ave, Santa Rosa, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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