$2,105,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2024
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,677 Sq Ft
9,147 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,255 Per Sq Ft

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Fruit Trees
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Deck

About This Home

As of August 2024

Discover this delightful California cottage, featuring breathtaking mountain views from the living room, kitchen, and large rear deck. Remodeled in 2005 with many system updates, this home offers beautiful hardwood floors, dual-paned windows, skylights, and updated baths for a perfect blend of charm and modern convenience. The spacious living room, combined with the dining area, boasts high ceilings, and French doors to the deck, creating an open and airy feel. The modern chef's kitchen is designed for functionality and style, with a center butcher-block island, catering to culinary enthusiasts. A spacious potential 3rd bedroom has room to add a closet and has a 1/2 bath. It is also perfect as a family room or office. The front and rear gardens are adorned with drought-tolerant plantings, and fruit trees providing a serene and sustainable outdoor space. The updated garage, featuring three windows, insulation, and drywall, holds potential as an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), office, or art studio. Additionally, an accessory building, formerly a bomb shelter, offers ample storage space.
Luxurious amenities include a warm floor in the full bath and the security of solar panels along with a Tesla battery to reduce costs and pull from the grid. With expansion potential in the front yard, this property allows for future growth and customization.
Conveniently located near restaurants and shopping, this home is just minutes from downtown Santa Barbara and the San Roque area, ensuring you are never far from the best local amenities.
Experience the perfect blend of charm, modern updates, and unbeatable views in this exceptional California cottage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alyson Spann

Village Properties - 1 License #00907671 Listed on: 07/09/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Alyson Spann

Village Properties - 1 License #00907671 Listed on: 07/09/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,593

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 9,147 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150 x 60
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,677 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Library
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Adams Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-193-019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,593

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Las Positas to Stanley. House is on the left in 2nd block.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1947
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.21
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: 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
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1677.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 9147.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Amenities Solar PV2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 150 x 60
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • WaterSewer Meter In: Yes
  • Cooling None8: Yes
  • Amenities Home Solar Battery: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Ocean
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Meter In, SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adams
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-193-019
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2024
Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Patricia G Ward Revocable Trust and Ward Karyn
Bought by
Diede Grant and Forchione Jessica
Seller's Agent
Alyson Spann
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Alyson Spann
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$2,105,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.24%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$2,219,901

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,901
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,263,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Ward Patricia G
Bought by
Ward Patricia G and Patricia G Ward Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2002
Sold by
Morrison William and Morrison Patricia
Bought by
Ward Arthur B and Ward Patricia G
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,105,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,263,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,263,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2024 08/22/24 Sold $2,105,000 +0.2% $1,255 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2024 07/09/24 For Sale $2,100,000 -- $1,252 / 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
2023 $12,593 $1,170,850 $904,856 $265,994
2022 $12,149 $1,147,893 $887,114 $260,779
2021 $11,868 $1,125,386 $869,720 $255,666
2020 $11,745 $1,113,848 $860,803 $253,045
2019 $11,539 $1,092,009 $843,925 $248,084
2018 $11,374 $1,070,598 $827,378 $243,220
2017 $10,997 $1,049,606 $811,155 $238,451
2016 $10,766 $1,029,026 $795,250 $233,776
2014 $10,472 $993,717 $767,962 $225,755
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-1992

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-193-019