$4,400,000
SOLD FEB 10, 2025

505 El Bosque Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,374 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,853 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Ranch Style House
  • Lawn

About This Home

As of February 2025

Immerse yourself in the charm of this beautiful single-level Montecito ranch home, thoughtfully designed to complement the enviable lifestyle this area offers. The seamless indoor-outdoor flow takes full advantage of the expansive, flat .45-acre lot, creating a haven for al fresco dining and entertaining under both roof and stars. The exquisitely remodeled kitchen, desirable open-concept floor plan, and abundant California sunshine streaming through every window make this home irresistible. All three bedrooms are ensuite, including the spacious primary, which boasts a charming, windowed lounge or private office (your choice) and a customized walk-in closet. A cozy fireplace warms the sitting room, which opens to a beautiful stone patio and a serene Bali house—perfect for yoga, Pilates, or any creative pursuit your heart desires. The property also features a spacious two-car garage with plenty of storage, adding to its many comforts and conveniences. Ideally located just a short stroll from Montecito's Upper Village, you'll enjoy easy access to top-quality dining, boutique shopping, coffee shops, charming local library, and other everyday necessities. Plus, you're within easy reach of Montecito Union School, Coast Village Road, pristine hiking trails, picturesque parks, Birnam Wood and Valley Club golf courses, and the area's fabulous sandy beaches. This is your opportunity to embrace the coveted Montecito lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrice Serrani

Compass License #01764713 Listed on: 01/14/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Chase Enright

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01800599

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,374 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Property Views

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 011-220-011
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: East Valley, north on El Bosque
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1953
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.45
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • 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: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2374.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.45
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 011-220-011
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19602.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2025
Closed on
Jan 29, 2025
Sold by
Brookhaven Capital Llc
Bought by
W Kelly Vandever 2021 Trust and Vandever
Seller's Agent
Patrice Serrani
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Chase Enright
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$4,500,000
Sold Price
$4,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-2.22%
Views
54
Current Estimated Value
$4,513,347

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,347
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.87%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,981,964
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,531,383

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2022
Closed on
Aug 24, 2022
Sold by
Day Charles E
Bought by
Brookhaven Capital Llc
Seller's Agent
Richard Cheetham
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patrice Serrani
Capital Lending Group
List Price
$3,650,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-4.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2013
Closed on
Jan 7, 2014
Sold by
Day Joanne
Bought by
Day Charles E
Seller's Agent
Susan Conger
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daniela Johnson
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$235,000
-14.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.74%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2003
Sold by
Dubois Donald and Dubois Sandra
Bought by
Kern Dale E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2001
Sold by
Dubois Don and Dubois Sandra
Bought by
Dubois Donald and Dubois Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2001
Sold by
Dubois Donald and Dubois Sandy
Bought by
Dubois Don and Dubois Sandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2000
Sold by
Miller Douglas E
Bought by
Dubois Donald and Dubois Sandy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 1998
Sold by
Compogiannis Stephen
Bought by
Miller Douglas E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$538,750
Interest Rate
7%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $4,400,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $3,500,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $1,340,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $1,225,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co-Major
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $975,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $775,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $538,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Sold $4,400,000 -2.2% $1,853 / Sq Ft
01/20/2025 01/20/25 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2025 01/14/25 For Sale $4,500,000 +28.6% $1,896 / Sq Ft
09/07/2022 09/07/22 Sold $3,500,000 0.0% $1,517 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/07/2022 09/07/22 Off Market $3,500,000 -- --
08/21/2022 08/21/22 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2022 07/13/22 For Sale $3,650,000 +172.4% $1,582 / Sq Ft
01/14/2014 01/14/14 Sold $1,340,000 -14.9% $581 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/14/2014 01/14/14 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2013 10/21/13 For Sale $1,575,000 -- $683 / 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 $38,417 $3,641,400 $1,976,760 $1,664,640
2023 $38,417 $3,500,000 $1,900,000 $1,600,000
2022 $17,561 $1,547,906 $1,316,879 $231,027
2021 $17,217 $1,517,556 $1,291,058 $226,498
2020 $17,058 $1,501,996 $1,277,820 $224,176
2019 $16,668 $1,472,546 $1,252,765 $219,781
2018 $16,369 $1,443,673 $1,228,201 $215,472
2017 $16,015 $1,415,367 $1,204,119 $211,248
2016 $15,520 $1,387,615 $1,180,509 $207,106
2015 $15,135 $1,366,773 $1,162,777 $203,996
2014 -- $1,340,000 $1,140,000 $200,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-88

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 011-220-011