NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 E Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Eastside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,444,000 - $1,764,698

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,277 Sq Ft
$684/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,475,000 $648 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,198 / mo

136 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Solar Power System
  • Reverse Osmosis System
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • LEED For Homes Gold Status

About This Home

As of March 2023

This 3+bed/3.5bath 2,277+ sq. ft. home is located in the East Beach Collection, a gorgeous Spanish-style HOA built in 2011. Upgrades include new paint throughout, new carpet upstairs, all new Bosch appliances and new stacking washer and dryer. The living area features high ceilings, dual-pane windows, and recessed lighting. The spacious kitchen opens to the living and dining area w/ a large center island and granite countertops. BBQ year-round on the covered balcony. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom en suite and walk in closet. There are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom with tub/shower, and in-unit laundry. There is central heat and A/C. Plenty of storage in the attached tandem 2-car garage. These condos are located just a few blocks from the beach, downtown Santa Barbara, and the Funk Zone. The East Beach Collection is a LEED certified project and offers high performance, solar-powered, all-electric homes - lowering utility bills for homeowners. Enjoy a low HOA fee of just $292/month. Located in the highly sought-after Washington Elementary School District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DeAnn Rochelle

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01765260 Listed on: 09/28/2022

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Last Buyer's Agent

Inessa Black

Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc. License #01726307

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $292 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,277 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Blinds
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • LEED For Homes Gold Status
  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 031-580-002

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • East Beach Collectio Community
  • 15 Or 20 Downtown Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$292 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 292
  • Directions: End Unit, front door is facing the water fountain inside the gate at the corner of Monecito St and N Calle Cesar Chavez
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2011
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area, In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Amenities: Guest Parking
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Subdivision Name: 15 or 20 - Downtown
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Spanish, Townhouse
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Wood, Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2011
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.02
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Washington
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: East Beach Collectio
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Guest Parking: Yes
  • Amenities High R-Value Insul: Yes
  • Amenities Solar PV2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Applianc: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • Style Townhouse2: Yes
  • Construction LEED Gold: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Star Applianc, Low Flow Fixtures, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.02
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Other, Patio Covered
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric, Solar
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Solar: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 031-580-002
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 871.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 28, 2022
Closed on
Feb 28, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
DeAnn Rochelle
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Inessa Black
Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$1,475,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$375,000
-20.27%
Views
199
Current Estimated Value
$1,557,925

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,925
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,106,250
Interest Rate
0.0613%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,475,000 Chicago Title
$631,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,106,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $1,475,000 -7.5% $648 / Sq Ft
02/12/2023 02/12/23 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2023 01/03/23 Price Changed $1,595,000 -3.3% $700 / Sq Ft
11/11/2022 11/11/22 Price Changed $1,650,000 -5.7% $725 / Sq Ft
10/11/2022 10/11/22 Price Changed $1,750,000 -5.4% $769 / Sq Ft
09/28/2022 09/28/22 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $812 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History

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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
2026 $16,223 $1,565,281 $583,664 $981,617
2025 $15,945 $1,534,590 $572,220 $962,370
2023 $15,945 $1,326,000 $510,000 $816,000
2022 $13,837 $1,300,000 $500,000 $800,000
2021 $7,774 $731,248 $261,086 $470,162
2020 $7,693 $723,751 $258,409 $465,342
2019 $7,559 $709,561 $253,343 $456,218
2018 $7,452 $695,649 $248,376 $447,273
2017 $7,206 $682,009 $243,506 $438,503
2016 $7,088 $668,637 $238,732 $429,905
2014 $6,896 $645,695 $230,541 $415,154
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • DeAnn Rochelle

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    DeAnn Rochelle

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 451-7488

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    DeAnn Rochelle
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Inessa Black

    Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.

    (805) 689-8607

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Inessa Black
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-3256

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 031-580-002

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Eastside

537 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA

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