NOT LISTED FOR SALE

474 Amherst Dr Goleta, CA 93117

Estimated Value: $1,506,000 - $1,715,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,695 Sq Ft
$961/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 9, 2016

Last sale price $845,000 $499 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,734 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of February 2016

Sunshine pours into this home giving it a radiant glow of natural light in every room. New granite counters in kitchen & bath, dual pane windows & sliders throughout and beautiful maple wood floors in this home’s open floor plan with 4 beds & 3 baths. Fabulous backyard is private with mature, low maintenance landscape & a built-in pool + spa. Laundry room & finished garage on a quiet street. Bonuses:
New 40 year shingles installed 6/25/2010
Sewer lateral replaced in 11/2011
New high quality garage door & sealed garage floor
New bathroom vanities with granite counters
New granite counters in kitchen plus new tile floor
New exterior and interior light fixtures
New paint inside & out

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Baird

Village Properties License #01497110 Listed on: 12/11/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Joann Pomatto-Gomez

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 7,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,695 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • La Patera Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-281-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

7,840 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: Fairview Avenue exit & head north on Fairview towards mountains, then LEFT on Stow Canyon Road and LEFT onto Amherst Drive.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1962
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: La Patera
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7840.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Dog Run2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Solar Hot Wtr: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Solar Hot Wtr
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Dog Run, Lawn, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: La Patera
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 077-281-009
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,628,974

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 24, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$574,000
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2015
Closed on
Feb 4, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Baird
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Joann Pomatto-Gomez
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$880,000
Sold Price
$845,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.55%
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- First American Title Ins Co
$845,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $574,000
Previous Owner $625,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/09/2016 02/09/16 Sold $845,000 -4.0% $499 / Sq Ft
12/28/2015 12/28/15 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2015 12/10/15 For Sale $880,000 -- $519 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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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 $10,921 $1,008,426 $562,300 $446,126
2023 $10,921 $969,269 $540,466 $428,803
2022 $10,586 $950,265 $529,869 $420,396
2021 $10,474 $931,633 $519,480 $412,153
2020 $10,204 $922,081 $514,154 $407,927
2019 $10,023 $904,002 $504,073 $399,929
2018 $9,821 $886,278 $494,190 $392,088
2017 $9,402 $845,000 $475,000 $370,000
2016 $4,577 $395,839 $224,061 $171,778
2015 $4,530 $389,894 $220,696 $169,198
2014 $4,490 $382,257 $216,373 $165,884
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Amy Baird

    Village Properties

    (805) 478-9318

    29 Total Sales

    Amy Baird
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Joann Pomatto-Gomez

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • N

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Nancy Newquist-Nolan

    Pacific Coast Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-3933

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 077-281-009

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117

474 Amherst Dr, Goleta, CA

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