$510,000
SOLD JUN 26, 2015

521 W Montecito St Unit 14 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower West Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
897 Sq Ft
$425/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$569 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near a park
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Gazebo

About This Home

As of December 2024

A beautiful condo located near West Beach and Funk Zone. This remodeled upstairs condo has two bedrooms, two baths and two closets.This home also has a laundry area in the unit. Dual pane windows, new heater and the tankless water heater made room for a pantry in this redesigned kitchen.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Martinez

Century 21 Masters Listed on: 05/09/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Angela Moloney

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,742

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $425 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 897 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Carport
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Gazebo

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-430-014

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • 14 Buildings
  • 14 Units
  • Casa Montecito Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,742

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$425 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 425
  • Directions: From Castillo Street turn onto Cliff Drive towards SBCC stay in the right hand lane (do not go straight) towards Montecito St. first building on you left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1986
  • Property Information Total #Units: 14
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Casa Montecito
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Gazebo
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Other

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1, Unc #1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 037-430-014
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2024
Closed on
Nov 19, 2024
Sold by
Gloria Family Trust and Gloria Jeremiah C
Bought by
Saadieh Arash and Saadieh Regina
Seller's Agent
Denise Reimers
Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
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List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-8.32%
Views
150
Current Estimated Value
$850,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2022
Sold by
Gloria Jeremiah C
Bought by
Gloria Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Dixon Tammy
Bought by
Gloria Sarah and Gloria Jeremiah

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2021
Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Souza James M and Souza Elizabeth C
Bought by
Gloria Jeremiah Cajudo and Gloria Sarah Michelle
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Dahl
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2015
Sold by
Casa Montecito Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Souza James M and Souza Elizabeth C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2003
Sold by
Casa Montecito Enterprises
Bought by
Casa Montecito Enterprises Llc
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 $825,000 First American Title
Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Grant Deed $700,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $510,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $397,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $408,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2024 12/06/24 Sold $825,000 -2.9% $920 / Sq Ft
10/26/2024 10/26/24 Price Changed $849,900 -1.7% $947 / Sq Ft
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Price Changed $865,000 -1.7% $964 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Price Changed $879,900 -2.2% $981 / Sq Ft
07/08/2024 07/08/24 For Sale $899,900 +28.6% $1,003 / Sq Ft
07/21/2021 07/21/21 Sold $700,000 +0.1% $780 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2021 04/02/21 For Sale $699,000 +37.1% $779 / Sq Ft
06/26/2015 06/26/15 Sold $510,000 -1.0% $569 / Sq Ft
05/13/2015 05/13/15 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2015 05/09/15 For Sale $515,000 -- $574 / 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 $7,742 $825,000 $412,500 $412,500
2023 $7,742 $714,000 $357,000 $357,000
2022 $7,471 $700,000 $350,000 $350,000
2021 $5,955 $566,258 $283,129 $283,129
2020 $5,892 $560,452 $280,226 $280,226
2019 $5,788 $549,464 $274,732 $274,732
2018 $5,705 $538,692 $269,346 $269,346
2017 $5,515 $528,130 $264,065 $264,065
2016 $5,445 $517,776 $258,888 $258,888
2015 $1,340 $116,055 $33,262 $82,793
2014 $1,320 $113,798 $32,611 $81,187
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-1527

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 037-430-014