$2,125,000
SOLD FEB 3, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,278 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,663 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

''Le Palm Royale'' Your chic coastal sanctuary in Santa Barbara. Discover the ultimate in coastal charm at ''Le Palm Royale'', a beautifully maintained, updated and reimagined 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage-style residence nestled on the sought-after Mesa area of Santa Barbara. Ideally located just a half-mile from the beach, this enchanting retreat offers stunning peeks of the ocean, a chic yet cozy ambiance, and a prime location close to the harbor, boutique shopping, and exceptional dining. Enter via the ocean view terrace to find a thoughtfully designed interior that combines modern convenience with timeless sophistication. The chef's kitchen is a standout feature, boasting premium appliances, ample stone counter space, and a seamless flow that's perfect for culinary adventures or hosting gatherings. The multiple living spaces exude a cool, inviting vibe, making every corner of this home a joy to experience.
The Primary Bedroom offers a sanctuary setting with custom black-out motorized Roman shades and an ensuite bath with a walk-in closet. The guest bedroom captures the afternoon light and invites the cool ocean breeze with new windows. The versatile second guest bedroom serves as a perfect office or den, while the covered back patio (with peeks of the ocean) and front ocean-view terrace provide idyllic spots for morning coffee, evening wine, or entertaining friends against the backdrop of Santa Barbara's breathtaking sunsets.
With a spacious 2-car garage and proximity to downtown Santa Barbara, the harbor, and pristine beaches, "Le Palm Royale" is a rare gem that combines relaxed luxury with unparalleled convenience. Whether you're meandering through the charming adjacent enclaves or enjoying the nearby amenities, this home offers an idyllic Santa Barbara lifestyle."

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachael Douglas

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02024147 Listed on: 01/13/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Ferenc Hodosy

Sotheby's International Realty License #01012341

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,278 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Pre-Wired for Electric Vehicle Charging
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-260-011
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,616

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From ocean side: take Loma Alta to Weldon, left and RT on Miramonte. House on RT. One Half mile to the beach.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1951
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.13
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • View Other27: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Laundry In Kitchen3: Yes
  • Electric Pre-Wired for Electric Vehicle Charging: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Other, Ocean, Setting, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.13
  • Exclusions: Other, Potted Plants
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-260-011
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2021
Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Sbsr Llc
Bought by
Ismond Mark Wesley and Thompson Guy Steven
Seller's Agent
Andrew 'Andy' Adler
Century 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
David Lacy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,395,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.67%
Original Mortgage
$1,116,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,026,290
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,191,535

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2020
Sold by
George Edward St
Bought by
Sbsr Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2015
Sold by
Bernardi Claudia and St George Edward
Bought by
Bernardi Claudia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$568,750
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2014
Closed on
Nov 4, 2014
Sold by
Stone Myrna L
Bought by
Bernardi Claudia
Seller's Agent
Diana Fornas
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Newquist-Nolan
Pacific Coast Realty
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$885,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
4.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1994
Sold by
Stone Howell S and Stone Abigail P
Bought by
Stone Howell S and Stone Abigail P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,395,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $885,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,116,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $550,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $568,750 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $2,395,000 +12.7% $1,874 / Sq Ft
02/03/2025 02/03/25 Sold $2,125,000 -5.6% $1,663 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $2,250,000 +61.3% $1,761 / Sq Ft
05/06/2021 05/06/21 Sold $1,395,000 0.0% $1,092 / Sq Ft
04/05/2021 04/05/21 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2021 02/05/21 For Sale $1,395,000 +57.6% $1,092 / Sq Ft
11/10/2014 11/10/14 Sold $885,000 +4.2% $692 / Sq Ft
10/31/2014 10/31/14 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2014 10/22/14 For Sale $849,000 -- $664 / 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
2023 $15,616 $1,451,358 $1,040,400 $410,958
2022 $15,067 $1,422,900 $1,020,000 $402,900
2021 $10,432 $982,632 $693,950 $288,682
2020 $10,325 $972,557 $686,835 $285,722
2019 $10,145 $953,488 $673,368 $280,120
2018 $10,001 $934,793 $660,165 $274,628
2017 $9,671 $916,465 $647,221 $269,244
2016 $9,480 $898,496 $634,531 $263,965
2014 $987 $89,044 $27,626 $61,418
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-153

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-260-011