$2,385,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2015

521 Santa Rosa Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93108

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,909 Sq Ft
0.61 Acres

Recently Sold

$820 Per Sq Ft

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck
  • Hilly Lot
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Montecito mid century modern home with great upside potential. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms plus den and office, beautiful gardens. Generous room sizes, great floor plan, and a detached and oversized three car garage.
Great location near MUS, upper and lower villages, parks and recreation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa McWilliams

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 09/02/2015

Co-Listed By

Douglas MacGillvray

Sotheby's International Realty License #01395504

Last Buyer's Agent

Joyce Enright

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00557356

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,597

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Hilly Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,909 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-264-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,597

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: San Ysidro to San Leandro
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System
  • Co List Office Mls Id: cb01
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-969-4755
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Other
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1969
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #33: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Topography: Hilly, Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-264-010
  • Zoning: R-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2024
Closed on
Jun 5, 2024
Sold by
Brian And Brook Hardt Family Trust and Hardt Brian T
Bought by
Philip Miller 2020 Gift Trust and Exempt Anne Sweeney 2020 Gift Trustz
Seller's Agent
Robert Riskin
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Kogevinas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$9,500,000
Sold Price
$9,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-2.11%
Views
106
Current Estimated Value
$7,698,788

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,601,212
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2017
Sold by
Bbh Investments 2 Llc
Bought by
Hardt Brian T and Hardt Brook E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,190,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2016
Sold by
Bbh Investments Llc
Bought by
Bbh Investments 2 Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2015
Closed on
Sep 14, 2015
Sold by
Albaum David P and Lee Joanne C
Bought by
Bbh Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Teresa McWilliams
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Enright
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2007
Sold by
Albaum Philip J
Bought by
Albaum Philip J and Albaum David P
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $9,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Entitle Insurance Company
Grant Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,385,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $2,190,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $905,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $905,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $900,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $760,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $650,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 Sold $10,100,000 -5.2% $2,491 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2025 04/15/25 For Sale $10,650,000 +14.5% $2,626 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Sold $9,300,000 -2.1% $3,197 / Sq Ft
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2024 05/13/24 For Sale $9,500,000 +298.3% $3,266 / Sq Ft
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Sold $2,385,000 -0.4% $820 / Sq Ft
09/09/2015 09/09/15 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2015 08/12/15 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $823 / 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 $43,597 $9,486,000 $3,060,000 $6,426,000
2023 $43,597 $3,924,456 $2,275,656 $1,648,800
2022 $42,119 $3,847,507 $2,231,036 $1,616,471
2021 $41,269 $3,772,067 $2,187,291 $1,584,776
2020 $40,878 $3,733,391 $2,164,864 $1,568,527
2019 $40,004 $3,660,188 $2,122,416 $1,537,772
2018 $39,262 $3,588,420 $2,080,800 $1,507,620
2017 $29,197 $2,682,700 $2,040,000 $642,700
2016 $25,799 $2,385,000 $2,000,000 $385,000
2015 $3,212 $203,960 $61,177 $142,783
2014 $3,177 $199,966 $59,979 $139,987
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-2755

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-264-010