NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 El Bosque Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $4,323,000 - $6,121,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,212 Sq Ft
$2,233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 7, 2020

Last sale price $2,350,000 $1,062 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,910 / mo

294 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Cottage
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of July 2020

Two-story farmhouse on almost one acre setting. Separate fully contained guest house and two-car garage. Beautiful gated country setting on a quiet lane below the world famous ''San Ysidro Ranch''. Montecito Union School District. Close to shops and restaurants in the Upper Village. Separate one-bedroom fully contained guest cottage. Separate gated entrance to the property off of Live Oaks Road. Newer paint, floors and updating. This house is over 100 years old according to research. Designed by W.J. Knowles, who worked under Lutah Riggs. Twenty Four hour notice to show please, tenant occupied. Floor plans now included with the Photos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie Larkin

Sotheby's International Realty License #00523795 Listed on: 01/22/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Scibird

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02027505

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Softener is Owned

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Chandelier
  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-170-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Lot Details

0.82 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 0.93
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Laundry 220V Elect2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Chandelier
  • Exterior Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-170-003
  • Zoning: R-1
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Apx Lot Size FxD

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$4,939,380

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2020
Closed on
Jun 9, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marie Larkin
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Scibird
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$2,895,000
Sold Price
$2,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$545,000
-18.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
2.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2002
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
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2000
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
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title
-- None Listed On Document
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$2,350,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- Fidelity National Title
-- None Available
-- Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Co
-- Chicago Title Co
-- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,200,000
Previous Owner $275,000
Previous Owner $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Sold $2,350,000 -18.8% $1,062 / Sq Ft
05/19/2020 05/19/20 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2019 07/30/19 For Sale $2,895,000 0.0% $1,309 / Sq Ft
08/14/2017 08/14/17 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
08/14/2017 08/14/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/10/2017 08/10/17 For Rent $6,000 -- --
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
2025 $27,392 $2,554,996 $1,677,769 $877,227
2023 $27,392 $2,451,940 $1,612,620 $839,320
2022 $26,480 $2,397,000 $1,581,000 $816,000
2021 $25,949 $2,350,000 $1,550,000 $800,000
2020 $3,050 $129,705 $56,018 $73,687
2019 $2,864 $127,163 $54,920 $72,243
2018 $2,837 $124,671 $53,844 $70,827
2017 $2,714 $122,228 $52,789 $69,439
2016 $2,620 $119,832 $51,754 $68,078
2015 $2,403 $118,033 $50,977 $67,056
2014 $2,384 $115,722 $49,979 $65,743
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marie Larkin

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 680-2525

    2 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Marie Larkin
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  • Lisa Scibird

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Scibird

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 570-9177

    3 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Lisa Scibird
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  • R

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Richard Scibird

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (858) 792-6085

    2 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Richard Scibird
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 19-2657

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-170-003

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

540 El Bosque Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

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