$1,871,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2025

557 Arundel Rd Goleta, CA 93117

East Goleta Valley Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,160 Sq Ft
9,147 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$866 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Property is near a park
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Kellogg Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • Restaurant

About This Home

As of September 2025

Goleta is known as ''The Goodland,'' a nickname that reflects the city's community and overall quality of life. Are you ready for the Goodland? Try this outstanding 2-Story 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Goleta Home on for size. This well-designed 2,100 +- sq ft home features a separate dining room, spacious living room with fireplace, versatile den, and an expanded kitchen with sliding doors opening to a large patio and backyard on a 9,147 sq ft lot. An outstanding neighborhood close to Kellogg Elementary School, Public Parks, Kellogg Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club, Calle Real Center with Great Shopping and Fantastic Restaurants! Recently refreshed with new roof, interior paint, new carpet, & lighting fixtures!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Martin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01372928 Listed on: 08/06/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Summer Knight

Sun Coast Real Estate License #01377264

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,225

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 9,147 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,160 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer
  • Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Location

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

Schools

  • Kellogg Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • Dos Pueblos High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 069-452-004
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,225

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: Cathedral Oaks to Arundel.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Tract
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1968
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Kellogg
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 9147.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • Electric All Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Included ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Elect Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kellogg
  • High School: Dos Pueblos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 069-452-004
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Benz Family Trust and Barnett Deborah A
Bought by
Xiao Mi and Cen Guo Cen
Seller's Agent
Larry Martin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Summer Knight
Sun Coast Real Estate
List Price
$1,845,000
Sold Price
$1,871,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
1.41%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.67%
Original Mortgage
$937,500
Outstanding Balance
$937,500
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$957,232

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2004
Sold by
Benz James A and Benz Rita A
Bought by
Benz James A and Benz Rita A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,871,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $937,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $1,871,000 +1.4% $866 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 For Sale $1,845,000 -- $854 / 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 $2,225 $1,700,000 $950,000 $750,000
2023 $2,225 $155,813 $31,642 $124,171
2022 $2,164 $152,759 $31,022 $121,737
2021 $2,132 $149,764 $30,414 $119,350
2020 $2,089 $148,230 $30,103 $118,127
2019 $2,059 $145,324 $29,513 $115,811
2018 $2,008 $142,476 $28,935 $113,541
2017 $1,967 $139,683 $28,368 $111,315
2016 $1,901 $136,945 $27,812 $109,133
2014 $1,886 $132,248 $26,859 $105,389
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Larry Martin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Larry Martin

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 895-6872

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Larry Martin
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  • Summer Knight

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Summer Knight

    Sun Coast Real Estate

    (805) 886-1261

    56 in this area

    148 Total Sales

    Summer Knight
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Emily Termond

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 610-9960

    43 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Emily Termond
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-2973

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 069-452-004

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 East Goleta Valley

557 Arundel Rd, Goleta, CA

This home is located at 557 Arundel Rd, Goleta, CA 93117 and is currently priced at $1,871,000, approximately $866 per square foot. This property was built in 1968. 557 Arundel Rd is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Kellogg Elementary School, Goleta Valley Junior High School, and Dos Pueblos Senior High School.

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