NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 El Sueno Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110

East Goleta Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,153,000 - $1,365,893

1 Bed
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
$1,431/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 25, 2020

Last sale price $741,000 $823 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,630 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Foothill Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2020

Super charming 1930's farm house set on almost 1/4 acre of serene oak forest. Significant improvements made in the past 2 years including remodeled kitchen and bath, new floors and skylights and new paint inside and out. Country living while 5 minutes from downtown. Could be reconfigured as a two bedroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Minerick

Homecoin.com License #01888948 Listed on: 07/31/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

James Sanchez

Village Properties - 1 License #02003319

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 15,675 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x285
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Property near a hospital

Schools

  • See Remarks Elementary And Middle School
  • See Remarks High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 059-172-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0.36 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Steep Slope, Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1938
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.23
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: See Remarks
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: See Remarks
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: See Remarks
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 15675.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 55x285
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Steep2: Yes
  • Foundation Pier Post: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Sun Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.23
  • Topography: Steep, Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Wooded, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Pier & Post

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unc #1

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: See Remarks
  • High School: See Remarks
  • Middle Or Junior School: See Remarks

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 059-172-009
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15675.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2020
Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Happy House Llc
Bought by
Neal Nuthira
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Minerick
Homecoin.com
Buyer's Agent
James Sanchez
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$741,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-6.79%
Current Estimated Value
$1,287,473

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$546,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.55%
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$451,064
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$836,409

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2020
Closed on
Aug 18, 2020
Sold by
Happy House Llc
Bought by
Briere Daniel
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Minerick
Homecoin.com
Buyer's Agent
James Sanchez
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$741,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-6.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Outstanding Balance
$451,064
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$836,409

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2017
Sold by
Packard Patricia M and The Patricia Packard Living Tr
Bought by
Happy House Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$731,700
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2010
Sold by
Packard Patricia Marie
Bought by
Packard Patricia M
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
Neal Nuthira $741,500 First American Title Company
Briere Daniel -- First American Title Company
Happy House Llc $467,500 First American Title Company
Packard Patricia M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Neal Nuthira $510,400
Previous Owner Happy House Llc $731,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/25/2020 09/25/20 Sold $741,000 -6.8% $823 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2020 07/31/20 For Sale $795,000 -2.2% $883 / Sq Ft
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Sold $813,000 0.0% $833 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Sold $813,000 -9.6% $833 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2017 03/17/17 For Sale $899,000 0.0% $921 / Sq Ft
03/15/2017 03/15/17 For Sale $899,000 -- $921 / 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 $8,349 $802,621 $595,337 $207,284
2023 $8,349 $771,456 $572,220 $199,236
2022 $8,070 $756,330 $561,000 $195,330
2021 $7,933 $741,500 $550,000 $191,500
2020 $5,142 $486,022 $364,140 $121,882
2019 $5,045 $476,493 $357,000 $119,493
2018 $4,948 $467,150 $350,000 $117,150
2017 $629 $52,064 $13,355 $38,709
2016 $657 $51,044 $13,094 $37,950
2014 $641 $49,294 $12,646 $36,648
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jonathan Minerick

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jonathan Minerick

    Homecoin.com

    (888) 400-2513

    3 in this area

    7,511 Total Sales

    Jonathan Minerick
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    James Sanchez

    Village Properties - 1

    (805) 969-8900

    13 Total Sales

    James Sanchez
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  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Hardey Wankum Team

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-2937

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 059-172-009

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93110 East Goleta Valley

438 El Sueno Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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