NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4975 Sawyer Ave Carpinteria, CA 93013

Old Town Carpinteria Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,921,000 - $2,296,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,043 Sq Ft
$1,972/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2022

Last sale price $1,825,000 $1,750 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,247/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of December 2022

Private beach chic cottage. A short distance to the beach and only a block to downtown Carpinteria. Live and enjoy a Shangdi-La lifestyle. Just down the street to some of South Counties finest restaurants and shopping. This home has exquisite attention to detail. Amazing private outdoor spaces, casual living, modern yet comfortable. Understated elegance. Separate private studios on site provide many options as separate offices, yoga room, sleep overs and workout areas.

The lot is zoned R3 and can have an additional two dwellings plus an ADU on the property.
We're excited to share this with you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard Scibird

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02028346 Listed on: 11/04/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Lisa Scibird

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02027505

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Scibird

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02028346 Listed on: 11/04/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-3

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Split Level Home
  • Raised Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,043 Sq Ft Home
  • Blinds
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Video Cameras
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Office or Studio

Location

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

Schools

  • Aliso Elementary School
  • Carp. Jr. Middle School
  • Carp. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Portable Spa
  • Assessor Parcel Number 003-153-017

Community Details

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1939
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: RV/Boat Storage, Guest Parking
  • Co List Office Mls Id: pruc1
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-969-5026
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Wide Doors
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Cape Cod
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Unit Levels: Split Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other, Studio
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1939
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Aliso
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1043.0
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Construction Split Level: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Guest Parking: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Permeable Driveway2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 6996
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Pets No8: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Wide Doors2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities RVBoat Storage: Yes
  • Style Cape Cod2: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Stove, Rev Osmosis, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Double Oven2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Portable Spa
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Permeable Driveway
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gravity, Wall
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Gravity: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Aliso
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 003-153-017
  • Zoning: R-3
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2022
Closed on
Nov 30, 2022
Sold by
Haber Michael
Bought by
Johnson Aaron
Seller's Agent
Richard Scibird
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Richard Scibird
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-6.41%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$2,016,906

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$191,906
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.96%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,260,990
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$795,750

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2019
Sold by
The Surf Cottages Llc
Bought by
Haber Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2017
Sold by
Doyle Andrea Severeide
Bought by
The Surf Cottages Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2017
Sold by
Doyle Andrea Severeide
Bought by
Doyle Andrea Severeide
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
Johnson Aaron $1,825,000 Chicago Title
Haber Michael -- None Available
The Surf Cottages Llc $800,000 First American Title Co
Doyle Andrea Severeide -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Aaron $1,300,000
Previous Owner The Surf Cottages Llc $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/16/2022 12/16/22 Sold $1,825,000 -6.4% $1,750 / Sq Ft
11/20/2022 11/20/22 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2022 11/03/22 For Sale $1,950,000 +143.8% $1,870 / Sq Ft
01/02/2018 01/02/18 Sold $800,000 -3.0% $1,075 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/02/2018 01/02/18 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2018 01/02/18 For Sale $825,000 -- $1,109 / 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
2025 $20,417 $1,898,730 $1,274,490 $624,240
2023 $20,417 $1,825,000 $1,225,000 $600,000
2022 $9,913 $857,760 $686,209 $171,551
2021 $9,689 $840,942 $672,754 $168,188
2020 $9,573 $832,320 $665,856 $166,464
2019 $9,385 $817,100 $652,800 $164,300
2018 $9,212 $800,000 $640,000 $160,000
2017 $9,159 $795,600 $632,400 $163,200
2016 $1,218 $53,234 $26,024 $27,210
2014 $1,154 $51,409 $25,132 $26,277
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Richard Scibird

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 792-6085

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Richard Scibird
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Lisa Scibird

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 570-9177

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Lisa Scibird
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  • H

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Hitchcock & Associates

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Emily McBride

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Emily Kellenberger

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Emily Kellenberger

    Village Properties

    (805) 252-2773

    1 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Emily Kellenberger
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-3636

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 003-153-017

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013 Old Town Carpinteria

4975 Sawyer Ave, Carpinteria, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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