NOT LISTED FOR SALE

508 Orena St Unit A & B Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,890,000 - $2,653,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
4,400 Sq Ft
$526/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 17, 2014

Last sale price $1,551,000 $352 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,477 / mo

164 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Property is near park, schools, and shops

About This Home

As of September 2014

Awaken to Mission Bells every day!
This wonderful duplex located in the quaint and charming Lower Riviera District of Santa Barbara is a rare offering to the market!
Units consist of *2,200 Sq. Ft with 3 bedrooms 2+ 2-1/2+ baths and a large ''media'' room down stairs. Both units possess views of The Mesa Hills, the Mission or the Ocean. A 3 car garage was built to serve one unit while a 2 car garage serves the second unit. The garden is low maintenance.
New double paned windows in both units. New heating, air conditioning, & humidifier system installed in Unit A. Original radient heating in Unit B

* Agent, Berkshire Hathaway & the Sellers cannot warrant or guarantee access to Roosevelt School. Families are urged to obtain written permission of acceptance from Roosevelt Admissions before purchasing this property.

Live In one and rent the other!

Property is zoned R-2. Legal non-conforming per Gary Davenport Appraisal 2007

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Havlik

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Listed on: 01/16/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

doug@dougvanpelt com

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01822551

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-2

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • City
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Game Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Parking

  • Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near park, schools, and shops
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-034-208

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: Mission & State St. intersection: Turn right drive 1 block to East Pedregosa St. Left up 4+ blks. @ Laguna Street go 1 block to Cleveland, turn left until you reach Orena, left to 508 on left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, In Garage, Laundry Room
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Parquet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level, Entry Lvl(No Stairs)
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1965
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 5227.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View Other27: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Parquet2: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • Rooms Game Room3: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Elect Stove, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 7

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other, Flat
  • View: Other, Ocean, City, Harbor, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Covered
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Gar #2, Unc #3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Electric, Radiant, Wall
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 025-034-208
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,316,549

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
0.0673%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 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
-- Chicago Title Company
$2,100,000 Chicago Title
-- None Listed On Document
$1,551,000 First American Title Company
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $528,000
Previous Owner $300,000
Previous Owner $90,000
Previous Owner $245,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/17/2014 09/17/14 Sold $1,551,000 0.0% $353 / Sq Ft
09/16/2014 09/16/14 Sold $1,551,000 -16.2% -- View Prior Sale
06/28/2014 06/28/14 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2014 06/28/14 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2014 01/15/14 For Sale $1,850,000 0.0% $420 / Sq Ft
01/13/2014 01/13/14 For Sale $1,850,000 -- --
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
2026 $22,261 $2,142,000 $867,000 $1,275,000
2025 $19,435 $2,100,000 $850,000 $1,250,000
2023 $19,435 $1,791,677 $752,018 $1,039,659
2022 $18,752 $1,756,547 $737,273 $1,019,274
2021 $18,321 $1,722,106 $722,817 $999,289
2020 $18,132 $1,704,449 $715,406 $989,043
2019 $17,816 $1,671,029 $701,379 $969,650
2018 $17,563 $1,638,265 $687,627 $950,638
2017 $16,983 $1,606,144 $674,145 $931,999
2016 $16,578 $1,574,652 $660,927 $913,725
2014 $6,163 $570,160 $159,256 $410,904
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Linda Havlik

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • d

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    doug@dougvanpelt com

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 687-2666

    2 Total Sales

    doug@dougvanpelt com
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-134

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 025-342-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

508 Orena St Unit A & B, Santa Barbara, CA

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