NOT LISTED FOR SALE

502 E Micheltorena St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Laguna Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,250,000 - $2,581,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
$1,595/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2021

Last sale price $2,000,000 $1,319 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,814/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near a park
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of April 2021

Wonderful Mission Revival home rebuilt in 2005 and recently enlarged, all in keeping with the original character and charm. Incorporates the outdoors into this lovely home with two courtyards, ourtdoor fireplace, fountains. New garage. Creatively designed so that it can flow as a 2/2 or as a home with separate studio area for guests. Fireplaces in most rooms, much attention to detail throughout--a must see for folks wanting to walk to Alice Keck Park or downtown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Young

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00629053 Listed on: 03/10/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Spechler and Real Estate Group

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00552664 | 01488548

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,719

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near shops
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants, Workbench
  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-031-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,719

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Corner of Olive and Micheltorena.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Corner Lot
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2005
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1516.0
  • LocationTopo Corner Lot2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s):_two_4: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Dining Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 5227.0
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • Rooms Patio Enclosed2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, 2+, Gas, LR, Patio

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile, Flat
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants, Workbench
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: PRT, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-031-001
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2021
Closed on
Apr 8, 2021
Sold by
Foster Douglas L and Normand Natalie
Bought by
Vanvoorhis Eleanor and Van Voorhis Investment Trust
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Young
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Karen Spechler and Real Estate Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
11.42%
Current Estimated Value
$2,539,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$539,458
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2014
Sold by
Foster Douglas L
Bought by
Foster Douglas L and Normand Natalie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
3.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2011
Sold by
Cottingham William Perry
Bought by
Foster Douglas L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$610,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 1996
Sold by
Martin Larry and Martin Elizabeth F
Bought by
Cottingham William Perry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,500
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
Vanvoorhis Eleanor $2,000,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Foster Douglas L -- First American Title Company
Foster Douglas L $895,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Cottingham William Perry $195,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Foster Douglas L $475,000
Previous Owner Foster Douglas L $130,000
Previous Owner Foster Douglas L $610,000
Previous Owner Cottingham William Perry $200,000
Previous Owner Cottingham William P $100,000
Previous Owner Cottingham William Perry $322,700
Previous Owner Cottingham William Perry $175,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Sold $2,000,000 +11.4% $1,319 / Sq Ft
03/12/2021 03/12/21 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2021 03/10/21 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $1,184 / 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 $11,719 $1,126,671 $291,516 $835,155
2023 $11,719 $1,082,923 $280,197 $802,726
2022 $11,308 $1,061,690 $274,703 $786,987
2021 $12,813 $1,214,768 $710,161 $504,607
2020 $12,681 $1,202,313 $702,880 $499,433
2019 $12,458 $1,178,740 $689,099 $489,641
2018 $12,281 $1,155,629 $675,588 $480,041
2017 $11,874 $1,132,971 $662,342 $470,629
2016 $11,617 $1,110,756 $649,355 $461,401
2014 $11,013 $1,045,385 $627,074 $418,311
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stephanie Young

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Stephanie Young

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 453-8528

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Karen Spechler and Real Estate Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 563-4074

    1 in this area

    130 Total Sales

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Karen Strickland

    Compass

    (805) 969-1133

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-880

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-031-001

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Laguna

502 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 502 E Micheltorena St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 since 10 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,417,907, approximately $1,594 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 502 E Micheltorena St is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Roosevelt Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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