NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Vista de la Playa Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Alta Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,832,000 - $4,427,442

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,570 Sq Ft
$1,393/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 04, 2021

Last sale price $3,560,000 $1,385 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,508/month

172 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of May 2021

Escape to an oasis of panoramic ocean/island-view relaxation, secluded at the top of an exclusive private lane. The artistic stair-free residence has been fully renovated to provide a turnkey easy-living getaway. On a 200-foot wide lot, the avant-garde custom design in 1947 maximized the views with a length-wise layout full of floor-to-ceilings windows, and no wires or homes to obstruct the views. The 2 main bedrooms have ''portholes'' to allow direct ocean views from the beds. For flora lovers, there are trails of terraced view gardens and fruit trees; a 1300+/-sf beautiful Brazilian hardwood view deck caps this charming and airy retreat. Easy access to beaches and all services. 1-level unobstructed ocean-view turnkey homes don't come around often! Video: www.OceanViewSanctuary.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 03/01/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Johnson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00609860

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,401

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $542 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,570 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Washington Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Association fees include taxes, insurance, prop mgmt, comm area maint
  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-200-033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,401

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$542 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 542
  • Directions: Cliff Drive to Vista De La Playa Lane, go to the top and 453 is on the right. PLEASE do not go on the property without an appointment.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Rolling Slope, Cul-De-Sac
  • Reso Association Amenities: Other
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Taxes, Insurance, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1947
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Washington
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rolly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, 2, LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Ocean, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Rolly, Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-200-033
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2021
Closed on
Mar 17, 2021
Sold by
Ezell Sean
Bought by
Caras James W and Caras Paige A
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Johnson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$3,950,000
Sold Price
$3,560,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$390,000
-9.87%
Current Estimated Value
$3,579,611

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,611
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.06%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2015
Closed on
Sep 23, 2015
Sold by
Long Carla Ann
Bought by
Ezell Sean
Seller's Agent
Gregg Leach
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.25%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2013
Sold by
Long Carla A
Bought by
Long Carla Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2001
Sold by
Hilton Lawrence F
Bought by
Long Carla A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,000
Interest Rate
8%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Caras James W $3,560,000 Lawyers Title
Ezell Sean $1,800,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Long Carla Ann -- None Available
Long Carla A $251,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ezell Sean $1,700,000
Previous Owner Ezell Sean $1,500,000
Previous Owner Ezell Sean $1,200,000
Previous Owner Long Carla Ann $625,500
Previous Owner Long Carla A $400,000
Previous Owner Long Carla A $275,000
Previous Owner Long Carla A $25,000
Previous Owner Long Carla A $265,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/04/2021 05/04/21 Sold $3,560,000 -9.9% $1,385 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2020 09/20/20 For Sale $3,950,000 +119.4% $1,537 / Sq Ft
12/11/2015 12/11/15 For Sale $1,800,000 0.0% $794 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Sold $1,800,000 -- $794 / Sq Ft
11/10/2015 11/10/15 Pending -- -- --
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
2025 $40,401 $3,895,073 $2,164,864 $1,730,209
2023 $40,401 $3,711,824 $2,080,800 $1,631,024
2022 $38,573 $3,631,200 $2,040,000 $1,591,200
2021 $21,012 $1,982,988 $984,280 $998,708
2020 $20,796 $1,962,656 $974,188 $988,468
2019 $20,286 $1,910,174 $955,087 $955,087
2018 $19,999 $1,872,720 $936,360 $936,360
2017 $19,339 $1,836,000 $918,000 $918,000
2016 $18,864 $1,800,000 $900,000 $900,000
2015 $3,707 $349,531 $146,519 $203,012
2014 $3,646 $342,685 $143,649 $199,036
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ken Switzer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 969-5026

    4 in this area

    101 Total Sales

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  • Daniel Johnson

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Daniel Johnson

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 969-5026

    9 in this area

    83 Total Sales

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  • Gregg Leach

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Gregg Leach

    Village Properties

    (805) 886-9000

    60 Total Sales

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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Non Member Agent

    Non Member Office

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-3716

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-200-033

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 Alta Mesa

453 Vista de la Playa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 453 Vista de la Playa Ln, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 since 01 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,579,611, approximately $1,392 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 453 Vista de la Playa Ln is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara.

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