NOT LISTED FOR SALE

555 E Arrellaga St Unit 9 Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $868,536 - $1,348,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,092 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 16, 2014

Last sale price $685,000 $627 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,528 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of September 2014

Ideal upper east location in Mediterranean-style complex. Close to downtown amenities, shops, parks, and restaurants. Enjoy covered patio, plantation shutters, new carpet, paint, and kitchen appliances. Laundry inside the unit. Fireplace in living room. Single level and elevator for easy mobility. No common walls.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Richard van Seenus

Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 07/23/2014

Co-Listed By

Melissa Birch

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Streich

Village Properties License #01420976

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 871

HOA Fees

  • $450 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,092 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Carpet
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Garage Space
  • Open Parking

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Property is in excellent condition

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-480-009

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, earthquake insurance, trash, comm area maint

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

871 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$450 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 450
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Trash, Comm Area Maint
  • Co List Office Mls Id: sir06
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-963-1391
  • Architectural Style: Medit
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1985
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.02
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Com Garage: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Trash Compactor, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Stove, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.02
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #1, Com Garage, Interior Access, Detached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-480-009
  • 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

Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,197,634

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2014
Closed on
Aug 13, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Richard van Seenus
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steven Streich
Village Properties
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.84%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
0.0409%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2003
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
$318,000
Interest Rate
0.0487%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 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
$371,000
Interest Rate
0.0849%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
-- None Listed On Document
$685,000 Fidelity National Title Co
-- None Available
$542,500 First American Title Co
$371,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $370,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $318,000
Previous Owner $37,000
Previous Owner $371,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/16/2014 09/16/14 Sold $685,000 -1.4% $627 / Sq Ft
08/07/2014 08/07/14 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2014 07/23/14 For Sale $695,000 -- $636 / 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 $8,666 $839,723 $367,762 $471,961
2025 $8,575 $823,258 $360,551 $462,707
2023 $8,575 $791,292 $346,551 $444,741
2022 $8,275 $775,777 $339,756 $436,021
2021 $8,084 $760,567 $333,095 $427,472
2020 $8,000 $752,769 $329,680 $423,089
2019 $7,861 $738,010 $323,216 $414,794
2018 $7,750 $723,540 $316,879 $406,661
2017 $7,494 $709,354 $310,666 $398,688
2016 $7,367 $695,446 $304,575 $390,871
2015 $7,286 $685,000 $300,000 $385,000
2014 $6,847 $640,945 $383,977 $256,968
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Richard van Seenus

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Melissa Birch

    Sotheby's International Realty

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Steven Streich

    Village Properties

  • A

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Adrienne Schuele

    Village Properties - 1

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-2321

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-480-009

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

555 E Arrellaga St Unit 9, Santa Barbara, CA

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