NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Rubio Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,431,000 - $2,203,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,396 Sq Ft
$1,339/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 07, 2012

Last sale price $710,000 $509 Per Sq Ft

Est. 163% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,626/month

180 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2012

This secluded Riviera hideaway on 1/2 ac has breathtaking ocean, city and harbor views. Opportunity awaits in this 2Bd/2BA fixer with sep.game rm w 1/2 bath and lge 2CA gar. Stroll down your own private path lined with Japanese Maple and oak trees to the seasonal creek or relax on your patio and gaze out at the incredible ocean vistas. Take in the beauty that is Santa Barbara. Welcome to Serenity

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Natalie Brand

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01507949 Listed on: 08/23/2011

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Jake Ralston

Village Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 20,909 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned E-3

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,396 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Electric Range
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 029-330-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

0.48 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1964
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Up
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1964
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.48
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Franklin
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • LocationTopo Upslope2: Yes
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Year Built: 1964.0
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Lot Acres: 0.48
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Roof Shake: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other, Shake
  • View: Ocean, City, Harbor, Wooded, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.48
  • Topography: Upslope
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fruit Trees, Wooded, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 029-330-008
  • Zoning: E-3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20908.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2011
Closed on
Mar 5, 2012
Sold by
Kennedy Sharon Carole
Bought by
Constantinescu Marius George and Kirrmaier Heidi
Seller's Agent
Natalie Brand
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jake Ralston
Village Properties
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$285,000
-28.64%
Current Estimated Value
$1,869,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,159,319
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2008
Sold by
Kakimoto Amy
Bought by
Kennedy Sharon Carole

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2006
Sold by
Yuki Jean
Bought by
Yuki Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1998
Sold by
Amy Kakimoto
Bought by
Kakimoto Amy
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
Constantinescu Marius George $710,000 Chicago Title Company
Kennedy Sharon Carole -- None Available
Kakimoto Amy -- None Available
Kakimoto Amy -- None Available
Yuki Jean -- None Available
Kakimoto Amy -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/07/2012 03/07/12 Sold $710,000 -28.6% $509 / Sq Ft
02/19/2012 02/19/12 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2011 08/23/11 For Sale $995,000 -- $713 / 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 $9,513 $904,047 $628,023 $276,024
2023 $9,513 $868,943 $603,637 $265,306
2022 $9,176 $851,905 $591,801 $260,104
2021 $8,963 $835,202 $580,198 $255,004
2020 $8,870 $826,639 $574,249 $252,390
2019 $8,715 $810,432 $562,990 $247,442
2018 $8,590 $794,542 $551,951 $242,591
2017 $8,306 $778,964 $541,129 $237,835
2016 $8,156 $763,691 $530,519 $233,172
2015 $8,066 $752,221 $522,551 $229,670
2014 $7,936 $737,487 $512,315 $225,172
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Natalie Brand

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 680-5239

    Natalie Brand
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Jake Ralston

    Village Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 11-2970

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 029-330-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

53 Rubio Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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