$725,000
SOLD FEB 12, 2026

409 Northgate Dr Unit A Goleta, CA 93117

El Encanto Heights Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,212 Sq Ft
$775/ mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$598 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Hilly Lot
  • Property is near public transit, schools, and bus stop
  • End Unit
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of February 2026

Lowest priced 3-Bedroom property in all of South Santa Barbara County! Excellent investor opportunity. Just off Cathedral Oaks Rd., behind Glen Annie Golf Course, this downstairs 3BD/2BA condo is close to UCSB, Dos Pueblos High School, Ellwood Bluffs and Camino Real Shopping Center are all nearby. Please call agent for full details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adam Carralejo

Goodwin & Thyne Properties License #02201505 Listed on: 10/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Hilly Lot

HOA Fees

  • $775 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Fixer Upper

Interior Spaces

  • 1,212 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 079-620-022
  • Seller Concessions Offered

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, exterior maint
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$775 per month

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1973
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Pool, Greenbelt, Guest Parking
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Trash, Exterior Maint
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1973
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Brandon
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1212.0
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 1519.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Guest Parking: Yes
  • Condition Fixer2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee2: 774.52
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Acres: 0.03
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Common Walls: End Unit

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association Fee: 774.52
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 079-620-022
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1519.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2025
Closed on
Dec 16, 2025
Sold by
Suarez Jason R and Suarez Family Trust
Bought by
Vargas Aracely Chavez and Duran Juan Carlos
Seller's Agent
Adam Carralejo
Goodwin & Thyne Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-3.2%
Views
145

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.89%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2007
Sold by
Suarez Justo and Suarez Rosa V
Bought by
Suarez Justo and Suarez Rosa
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $725,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $525,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/12/2026 02/12/26 Sold $725,000 -3.2% $598 / Sq Ft
12/09/2025 12/09/25 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2025 10/15/25 For Sale $749,000 0.0% $618 / Sq Ft
09/06/2025 09/06/25 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Sale $749,000 0.0% $618 / Sq Ft
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $749,000 0.0% $618 / Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $749,000 -- $618 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $1,206 $69,607 $16,794 $52,813
2023 $1,206 $66,906 $16,143 $50,763
2022 $1,050 $65,595 $15,827 $49,768
2021 $1,034 $64,310 $15,517 $48,793
2020 $1,015 $63,651 $15,358 $48,293
2019 $1,001 $62,404 $15,057 $47,347
2018 $986 $61,181 $14,762 $46,419
2017 $974 $59,982 $14,473 $45,509
2016 $976 $58,807 $14,190 $44,617
2015 $947 $57,924 $13,977 $43,947
2014 $846 $56,791 $13,704 $43,087
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Adam Carralejo

    Goodwin & Thyne Properties

    (805) 570-3707

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Adam Carralejo
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    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Non Member Agent

    Non Member Office

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2368

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 079-620-022

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 El Encanto Heights

409 Northgate Dr Unit A, Goleta, CA

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