NOT LISTED FOR SALE

535 Arroyo Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Alta Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,882,000 - $2,044,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
930 Sq Ft
$2,100/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 07, 2024

Last sale price $1,751,000 $1,883 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,976/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, and bus stop
  • Cottage
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Office or Studio

About This Home

As of May 2024

Step back to a simpler time and enjoy the Santa Barbara lifestyle from this private well located, Mesa cottage. This single level gem features an open floor plan which flows to an inviting entertaining deck with peeks of the ocean and treetop vistas. Two bedrooms are complemented by a generously sized, remodeled bathroom. A quaint redwood outbuilding adds charm and versatility, ideal for storage or conversion into an inspiring office or studio space.

The large garden areas beckon enjoyment of Santa Barbara's enviable climate. Enjoy the property as it is or plan to expand. Seller's correspondence with the city reveals promising opportunities for an ADU/additional development.

You can't go wrong with this stellar location, charming home, and the natural beauty of this property, which also has easy access to the Honda Valley Trail. Indulge in the timeless allure of this Mesa gem, where tranquility meets opportunity, and the essence of Santa Barbara living awaits.

Wear comfortable shoes, and be sure to go down to the grassy area on the lower level.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01903215 / 00826530 Listed on: 04/10/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Spieler

Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 930 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Carport
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Office or Studio

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out

Community Details

  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-220-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Cliff>Weldon>Arroyo
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Sloped Down, Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Studio
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1947
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.31
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: 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
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 930.0
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 13503.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • LocationTopo Downslope2: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.31
  • Topography: Downslope
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Cpt #1, Unc #1

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-220-003
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13503.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2024
Closed on
May 2, 2024
Sold by
Seay Brien and Silva Michelle A
Bought by
Stockton John and Guerrero Jaclyn
Seller's Agent
Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Spieler
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,751,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
4.54%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$1,953,222

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$202,222
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,375,914
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,308

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2024
Closed on
Mar 15, 2024
Sold by
Seay Brien
Bought by
Seay Brien
Seller's Agent
Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Spieler
Pitts & Bachmann Realtors
List Price
$1,675,000
Sold Price
$1,751,000
Premium/Discount to List
$76,000
4.54%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,400,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,375,914
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,308

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2015
Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Tyler Daniel R and Tyler Kelly D
Bought by
Seay Brien and Silva Michelle A
Seller's Agent
Malante Hayworth
Harbor View Real Estate and Investments
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$805,000
Sold Price
$805,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.89%
Original Mortgage
$603,750
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2014
Sold by
Particulate Cottage Llc
Bought by
Tyler Daniel R and Tyler Kelly D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,500
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2012
Closed on
Oct 29, 2012
Sold by
Spano John Joseph and Klein Susan W
Bought by
Particular Cottage Llc
Seller's Agent
Nick Svensson
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Malante Hayworth
Harbor View Real Estate and Investments
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$645,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-7.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
Original Mortgage
$443,500
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2003
Sold by
Bryan Jon F and Bryan Joyce Hamilton
Bought by
Spano John Joseph and Klein Susan W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1998
Sold by
Popkin Lawrence R and Popkin Sonja Judy
Bought by
Popkin Lawrence Roy and Popkin Sonja Judy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1998
Sold by
Popkin Sonja Judy
Bought by
Popkin Lawrence R and Popkin Sonja Judy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 1998
Sold by
Popkin Sonja Judy
Bought by
Popkin Sonja Judy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1995
Sold by
Erickson Betty Gregory and Heston Betty E
Bought by
Popkin Sonja Judy
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
Stockton John $1,751,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Seay Brien -- None Listed On Document
Seay Brien $805,000 First American Title Company
Tyler Daniel R -- Next Title
Particular Cottage Llc $645,000 Chicago Title Company
Spano John Joseph $715,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Popkin Lawrence Roy -- --
Popkin Lawrence R -- --
Popkin Sonja Judy -- --
Popkin Sonja Judy -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stockton John $1,400,800
Previous Owner Seay Brien $603,750
Previous Owner Tyler Daniel R $468,500
Previous Owner Particular Cottage Llc $443,500
Previous Owner Spano John Joseph $322,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Sold $1,751,000 +4.5% $1,883 / Sq Ft
04/23/2024 04/23/24 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2024 04/10/24 For Sale $1,675,000 +108.1% $1,801 / Sq Ft
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Sold $805,000 0.0% $866 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2015 03/26/15 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2015 03/26/15 For Sale $805,000 +24.8% $866 / Sq Ft
11/02/2012 11/02/12 Sold $645,000 -7.2% $694 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/11/2012 10/11/12 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2012 06/20/12 For Sale $695,000 -- $747 / 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 $9,996 $1,786,020 $1,326,000 $460,020
2023 $9,996 $929,912 $658,449 $271,463
2022 $9,717 $911,680 $645,539 $266,141
2021 $9,493 $893,805 $632,882 $260,923
2020 $9,395 $884,641 $626,393 $258,248
2019 $9,231 $867,296 $614,111 $253,185
2018 $9,101 $850,291 $602,070 $248,221
2017 $8,800 $833,619 $590,265 $243,354
2016 $8,635 $817,275 $578,692 $238,583
2015 $7,034 $660,872 $486,689 $174,183
2014 -- $647,927 $477,156 $170,771
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 618-8747

    4 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Ashley Anderson & Paul Hurst
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kathy Spieler

    Pitts & Bachmann Realtors

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Malante Hayworth

    Harbor View Real Estate and Investments

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Nick Svensson

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • V

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Vivienne Leebosh

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-1093

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-220-003

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 Alta Mesa

535 Arroyo Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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