NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 W Montecito St Unit 6 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $773,000 - $923,029

2 Beds
2 Baths
998 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 29, 2021

Last sale price $802,500 $804 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,923 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

About This Home

As of October 2021

Rarely available single story 2bed, 2 full Bath condo with exceptionally large & Private rear yard. Fabulous location between West Beach, City College, the Mesa, Shoreline Park & close to downtown & funk zone. Small 14 unit complex set back off the street. Really sweet with all new paint, wood plank floors, dual pane windows, updated kitchen. Open floor plan with great room LR/DR & open to kitchen. Amazing indoor outdoor living with 3 patios surrounded by trees. Big bedrooms, en-suite primary BDR w/view of cozy entertainment patio. Laundry hookups in condo. Good sized attached storage/workroom. Common open space with picnic table. Back entrance to City College just across street w/lots of grass, great for dog walking! Incredible opportunity for future appreciation. Bike Score of 99

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathy Hughes

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00521702 Listed on: 09/16/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Winsayer

eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. License #02077005

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $491 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 998 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Garden Hoses, Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-430-006

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$491 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: $491.
  • Directions: Take West Montecito Street . Where the street Y's as it goes up to City College and the Mesa, keep to the right. 521 is the first building on the left. Pull in driveway, guest parking on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Common Area, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Corner Lot, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Play Area
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Westside
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1986
  • Property Information Total #Units: 14
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.02
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • 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: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: 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
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 998.0
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • LocationTopo Corner Lot2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 937.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Casa Montecito
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1.0
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Attached7: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Amenities Grnd Unit: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Gazebo2: Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting, Wooded
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.02
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Garden Hoses, Potted Plants
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Patio Covered, Gazebo, Wooded, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1, Unc #2, Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 037-430-006
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 937.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2021
Closed on
Oct 7, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kathy Hughes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jim Winsayer
eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.
List Price
$765,000
Sold Price
$802,500
Premium/Discount to List
$37,500
4.9%
Current Estimated Value
$866,507

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,007
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.65%
Original Mortgage
$642,000
Interest Rate
0.028%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
0.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,208
Interest Rate
0.0469%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 2003
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
$802,500 First American Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $642,000
Closed $207,000
Closed $165,000
Closed $170,000
Closed $134,208
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Sold $802,500 +4.9% $804 / Sq Ft
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2021 09/16/21 For Sale $765,000 -- $767 / Sq Ft
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 $9,024 $868,650 $434,325 $434,325
2025 $8,869 $851,618 $425,809 $425,809
2023 $8,869 $818,550 $409,275 $409,275
2022 $8,558 $802,500 $401,250 $401,250
2021 $6,174 $580,000 $292,000 $288,000
2020 $5,612 $527,000 $265,000 $262,000
2019 $5,624 $527,000 $265,000 $262,000
2018 $5,548 $517,000 $260,000 $257,000
2017 $5,209 $492,000 $247,000 $245,000
2016 $5,010 $469,000 $235,000 $234,000
2015 $4,799 $447,000 $223,500 $223,500
2014 $3,251 $298,000 $149,000 $149,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathy Hughes

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kathy Hughes

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 448-4881

    1 in this area

    36 Total Sales

    Kathy Hughes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jim Winsayer

    eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc.

    (805) 729-7293

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Jim Winsayer
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-3491

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 037-430-006

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Lower West

521 W Montecito St Unit 6, Santa Barbara, CA

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