NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Stanley Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Samarkand Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,887,642 - $2,120,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,406 Sq Ft
$1,439/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 13, 2013

Last sale price $862,800 $614 Per Sq Ft

Est. 134% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,715 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, and bus stop

About This Home

As of September 2013

Absolutely charming 1950s Cottage. This 3 bed 2 bath home was custom built by the seller in 1951. Gleaning hard wood floors, bright and light rooms, formal living with fireplace, eat in kitchen just waiting for a new owners’ imagination. Updated electrical and plumbing. Wonderful backyard with numerous fruit trees. Bonus basement room perfect for weekend hobbies or the ideal Kids play room.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Sener

Village Properties License #00978392 Listed on: 08/14/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Bridget Murphy

Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x150
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,406 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Deck

Location

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

Schools

  • Adams Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • 20 Samarkand Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 051-271-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Kitchen
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Samarkand
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1951
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.18
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Adams
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7841.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 55x150
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Laundry In Kitchen3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Bedrooms Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Street Lights

Schools

  • Elementary School: Adams
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 051-271-002
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Deignan Brian and Deignan Brian
Bought by
Deignan Brian
Current Estimated Value
$2,022,661

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Outstanding Balance
$788,020
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,234,641

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Deignan Brian
Bought by
Deignan Brian and Deignan Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$890,000
Outstanding Balance
$788,020
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,234,641

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2015
Sold by
Deignan Kari and Seppala Kari
Bought by
Deignan Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$731,250
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2013
Closed on
Sep 6, 2013
Sold by
Fernandez Joyce and Contons Janice
Bought by
Deignan Brian and Seppala Kari
Seller's Agent
John Sener
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Bridget Murphy
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$859,900
Sold Price
$862,800
Premium/Discount to List
$2,900
0.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$690,240
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2001
Sold by
Stoner June M
Bought by
Stoner June M
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Deignan Brian -- Boston National Ttl Agcy Llc
Deignan Brian -- None Available
Deignan Brian -- Chicago Title Company
Deignan Brian $863,000 Chicago Title Company
Stoner June M -- --
Stoner June M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Deignan Brian $890,000
Closed Deignan Brian $731,250
Closed Deignan Brian $690,240
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Sold $862,800 +0.3% $614 / Sq Ft
08/31/2013 08/31/13 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2013 08/14/13 For Sale $859,900 -- $612 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $11,004 $1,057,663 $674,220 $383,443
2023 $11,004 $1,016,594 $648,040 $368,554
2022 $10,618 $996,662 $635,334 $361,328
2021 $10,374 $977,121 $622,877 $354,244
2020 $10,267 $967,103 $616,491 $350,612
2019 $10,088 $948,141 $604,403 $343,738
2018 $9,946 $929,551 $592,552 $336,999
2017 $9,617 $911,326 $580,934 $330,392
2016 $9,428 $893,458 $569,544 $323,914
2014 -- $862,800 $550,000 $312,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    John Sener

    Village Properties

    (805) 969-8900

    18 Total Sales

    John Sener
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Bridget Murphy

    Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

  • P

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Paul Suding

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-2615

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 051-271-002

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93105 Samarkand

523 Stanley Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

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