NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 Chapala St Unit D Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Downtown Santa Barbara Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,676,000 - $3,631,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,204 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 18, 2022

Last sale price $2,999,000 $1,361 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,352 / mo

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • City View
  • Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • 5-minute walk to Bath Street Pocket Park

About This Home

As of August 2022

Elegant, sophisticated, Moroccan modern: El Andaluz is a highly admired home in Santa Barbara. A Jeff Shelton original: whimsical tiles, creative iron work & an impeccable blend of architecture, art & luxury. Over 2200 ft.2 of single level living with a sizable outdoor entertainment patio, heated & covered for yearlong use. Be transported by private in-home elevator to your 2-car garage. Relax in 2 lavish bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, & an open living-dining-kitchen area. Custom office, storage, laundry & a built-in safe add to the convenience of life. With radiant tile heating & incredible mountain views, your home promises to impress all. Ideally located downtown near state street's open-air promenade, & just 5 blocks to the water, one skilled procurer will get to call this masterpiece home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pippa Carson

Compass Listed on: 06/14/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Brook Ashley

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01027187

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Gated Home
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $653 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,204 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Video Cameras

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Monroe Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-570-006

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • 7 Buildings
  • 7 Units
  • El Andaluz Community
  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

2,178 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$653 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 652.92/month
  • Directions: From 101 Take Bath St. Right on W Haley St. Left on Chapala St. The building is on the left hand side. Please call LA upon arrival for gated entry.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2009
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Drapes, Plantation Shutters, Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Common Area, Laundry Room, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec, Security Camera, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
  • Reso Association Amenities: Guest Parking
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Other, Insurance, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2009
  • Property Information Total #Units: 7
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.05
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monroe
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Security Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Drapes: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2204.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Amenities Sound System: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: El Andaluz
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Guest Parking: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Amenities High R-Value Insul: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Elevator4: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Rooms Patio Enclosed2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • ParkingGarage Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): Yes
  • Cooling None8: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Dishwasher, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile, Flat
  • View: Mountain(s), City
  • Acres: 0.05
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), None
  • Heating: Radiant Floor
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Radiant Floor: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monroe
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 037-570-006
  • Zoning: C-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2022
Closed on
Jul 20, 2022
Sold by
Hodges Bradley P
Bought by
Rutkowski Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Pippa Carson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brook Ashley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,850,000
Sold Price
$2,999,000
Premium/Discount to List
$149,000
5.23%
Current Estimated Value
$3,056,477

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$57,477
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,850,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,773,136
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,283,341

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2013
Sold by
Hodges Bradley P and Abad Andrea P
Bought by
Hodges Bradley P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2011
Sold by
Who Ville Llc
Bought by
Hodges Bradley P and Abad Andrea P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2010
Sold by
Who Ville Llc
Bought by
Sarmiento Carlo R and Sarmiento Susan

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
4.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Rutkowski Family Trust $2,999,000 Chicago Title
Hodges Bradley P -- None Available
Hodges Bradley P $1,997,000 First American Title Company
Sarmiento Carlo R $2,325,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rutkowski Family Trust $1,850,000
Previous Owner Sarmiento Carlo R $1,300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Sold $2,999,000 0.0% $1,361 / Sq Ft
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Off Market $2,999,000 -- --
07/03/2022 07/03/22 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2022 06/14/22 For Sale $2,850,000 -- $1,293 / 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 $5,924 $574,519 $74,580 $499,939
2023 $5,924 $552,212 $71,685 $480,527
2022 $25,049 $2,363,661 $1,142,180 $1,221,481
2021 $24,474 $2,317,316 $1,119,785 $1,197,531
2020 $24,222 $2,293,555 $1,108,303 $1,185,252
2019 $23,799 $2,248,584 $1,086,572 $1,162,012
2018 $23,461 $2,204,495 $1,065,267 $1,139,228
2017 $22,685 $2,161,271 $1,044,380 $1,116,891
2016 $22,110 $2,118,894 $1,023,902 $1,094,992
2015 $21,867 $2,087,068 $1,008,523 $1,078,545
2014 $21,506 $2,046,186 $988,768 $1,057,418
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Pippa Carson

    Compass

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Brook Ashley

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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  • M

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Mitch Stark

    RE/MAX Santa Barbara

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-1943

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 037-570-006

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Downtown Santa Barbara

531 Chapala St Unit D, Santa Barbara, CA

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