NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 E Montecito St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Eastside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $552,000 - $964,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,397 Sq Ft
610 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 15, 2013

Last sale price $450,839 $323 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,755 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Mountain View
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • Library

About This Home

As of August 2013

Beautiful townhouse in the East Beach Collection 2/2.5 + den/office. 2 car detached tandem garage. Mountain views, open floor plan. Fabulous kitchen with stainless appliances and Caesarstone counter tops. LEED certified community with individual solar panels. City approved program. Floor plan attached. See city requirements in ''Documents''.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gayle Lofthus

Village Properties License #01058822 Listed on: 07/24/2013

Co-Listed By

Anita Ward

Village Properties - 1 License #00842243

Last Buyer's Agent

Whitney Schott

Radius Group Commercial R.E.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 610

HOA Fees

  • $215 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,397 Sq Ft Home
  • Dining Area
  • Library
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Location

  • Property is near public transit, 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
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Solar Water Heater
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 031-580-003

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, trash, comm area maint
  • $83 HOA Transfer Fee
  • 48 Buildings
  • 48 Units
  • Est Beach Collection Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

610 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$215 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 215
  • Association Transfer Fee: 83
  • Directions: Head north on Milpas, left on E. Montecito St. Unit on corner of Monecito and Calle Caesar Chavez.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Trash, Comm Area Maint
  • Co List Office Mls Id: vip01
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-681-8800
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2011
  • Property Information Total #Units: 48
  • 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 Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Est Beach Collection
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Construction Tri-Level2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Solar Hot Wtr: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Elect Stove, Solar Hot Wtr, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Level
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: 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 #: 031-580-003
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$736,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$558,000
Interest Rate
0.0664%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$391,600
Interest Rate
0.043%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Oct 7, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gayle Lofthus
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Schott
Radius Group Commercial R.E.
List Price
$450,839
Sold Price
$450,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.86%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.0455%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Aug 14, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gayle Lofthus
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Schott
Radius Group Commercial R.E.
List Price
$450,839
Sold Price
$450,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
0.0455%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Aug 5, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gayle Lofthus
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Whitney Schott
Radius Group Commercial R.E.
List Price
$450,839
Sold Price
$450,839

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$343,992
Interest Rate
0.0443%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
$600,500 Fidelity National Title Compan
$222,000 Equity Title Company
$99,500 Lsi
-- First American Title Company
$451,000 First American Title Company
$430,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $559,000
Closed $558,000
Previous Owner $391,600
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $343,992
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/15/2013 08/15/13 Sold $450,839 0.0% $323 / Sq Ft
07/30/2013 07/30/13 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2013 07/24/13 For Sale $450,839 -- $323 / 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 $5,954 $612,102 $306,102 $306,000
2025 $5,954 $560,373 $264,607 $295,766
2023 $5,852 $538,615 $254,333 $284,282
2022 $5,646 $528,055 $249,347 $278,708
2021 $5,515 $517,702 $244,458 $273,244
2020 $5,458 $512,395 $241,952 $270,443
2019 $5,363 $502,349 $237,208 $265,141
2018 $5,287 $492,500 $232,557 $259,943
2017 $5,042 $476,193 $211,248 $264,945
2016 $4,987 $466,856 $207,106 $259,750
2014 $4,854 $450,838 $200,000 $250,838
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gayle Lofthus

    Village Properties

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Anita Ward

    Village Properties - 1

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Whitney Schott

    Radius Group Commercial R.E.

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Whitney Schott Taylor

    Village Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 13-2392

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 031-580-003

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Eastside

539 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA

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