NOT LISTED FOR SALE

527 Crocker Sperry Dr Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $5,598,000 - $6,902,943

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,788 Sq Ft
$2,242/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2014

Last sale price $2,700,000 $968 Per Sq Ft

Est. 132% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $37,045/month

151 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Golf Course Community
  • Gated with Attendant
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Spa

About This Home

As of June 2014

Located in Montecito's prestigious Birnam Wood Golf Club, this Contemporary home offers rich finishes throughout. The light filled residence boasts soaring ceilings, living room with a fireplace, chef's kitchen, dining room, den and enormous master suite, all opening to private patios. In addition a 2 bedroom guest house and round swimming pool and spa are all situated on an acre with rare privacy

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Griffin

Village Properties License #00837659 Listed on: 11/17/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Griffin

Village Properties License #00837659 Listed on: 11/17/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,611

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,788 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Open Parking

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-400-012

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • 10 Birnam Wood Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fitness Center

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Gated with Attendant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,611

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Guard, Security System
  • Reso Association Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Clubhouse, Golf Course, Security, Gym
  • Subdivision Name: 10 - Birnam Wood
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Split Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1979
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 1.0
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Security System: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest House2: Yes
  • Amenities Wet Bar2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • Construction Split Level: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Security GateGuard: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Security: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Clubhouse: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Tennis Court(s)2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Golf Course3: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Gym: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #22: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s), Green Belt
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 1.0
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Deck, Patio Open, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Mont Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-400-012
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2019
Sold by
Danner Schefler Arno and Danner Schefler
Bought by
Schefler Arno and Schefler Danner Mahood
Current Estimated Value
$6,250,986

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2013
Closed on
Apr 30, 2014
Sold by
Gaudi Arthur R
Bought by
Schefler Arno and Schefler Danner
Seller's Agent
Patricia Griffin
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Griffin
Village Properties
List Price
$3,295,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$595,000
-18.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2009
Sold by
Bowen Shelby C
Bought by
Bowen Shelby C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2009
Sold by
Taylor Jennifer
Bought by
Bowen Shelby C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2007
Sold by
Taylor Chester L
Bought by
Taylor Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2007
Sold by
Bergerac Randolph
Bought by
Taylor Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1997
Sold by
Parker Fess E and Parker Marcella R
Bought by
Bergerac Norma

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1997
Sold by
Shaughnessy Daniel R
Bought by
Parker Fess E and Parker Marcella R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Schefler Arno -- None Available
Schefler Arno $2,700,000 Chicago Title Company
Bowen Shelby C -- None Available
Bowen Shelby C -- Chicago Title Company
Taylor Jennifer -- Chicago Title Company
Taylor Jennifer -- Chicago Title Company
Bergerac Norma $1,050,000 Fidelity National Title
Parker Fess E $1,050,000 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bowen Shelby C $1,000,000
Previous Owner Taylor Jennifer $400,000
Previous Owner Taylor Jennifer $1,300,000
Previous Owner Parker Fess E $840,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Sold $2,700,000 -18.1% $968 / Sq Ft
04/17/2014 04/17/14 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2013 11/17/13 For Sale $3,295,000 -- $1,182 / 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 $36,611 $3,462,931 $2,329,135 $1,133,796
2023 $36,611 $3,328,463 $2,238,693 $1,089,770
2022 $35,392 $3,263,200 $2,194,798 $1,068,402
2021 $34,671 $3,199,216 $2,151,763 $1,047,453
2020 $34,354 $3,166,413 $2,129,700 $1,036,713
2019 $32,129 $2,967,073 $2,087,942 $879,131
2018 $31,559 $2,908,896 $2,047,002 $861,894
2017 $30,949 $2,851,860 $2,006,865 $844,995
2016 $30,006 $2,795,942 $1,967,515 $828,427
2014 $25,374 $2,350,000 $1,600,000 $750,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Patricia Griffin

    Village Properties

    (805) 705-5133

    14 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-3614

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-400-012

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

527 Crocker Sperry Dr, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 527 Crocker Sperry Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 since 17 November 2013 and is currently estimated at $6,250,986, approximately $2,242 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 527 Crocker Sperry Dr is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.

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