NOT LISTED FOR SALE

565 Arroyo Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Alta Mesa Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,036,000 - $2,180,890

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,041 Sq Ft
$2,022/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 29, 2015

Last sale price $899,500 $864 Per Sq Ft

Est. 134% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,704 / mo

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Wood Flooring
  • Detached Garage
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Cottage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of July 2015

This 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom Mesa cottage is clean, comfortable, and ready to go! The owner just renovated this property with NEW dual-pane windows, NEW composition roof, NEW carpet/vinyl, and NEW interior/exterior paint. The hardwood floors in the bedrooms have just been beautifully refinished. The asphalt driveway is in great condition, just recently resurfaced. This property... ...also features a detached 2-car garage and a spacious low maintenance backyard. The Mesa neighborhood has so much to offer! Located just a minute to the beach and just a few minutes to downtown. The Mesa also features: Lazy Acres Market, Albertsons, Shoreline Park, Union/Chase Banks, Restaurants, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Richardson

Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc. License #00635254 Listed on: 05/28/2015

Co-Listed By

Kyle Richardson

Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc. License #01902531

Last Buyer's Agent

Bruce Fisher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00879404

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned E-1

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,041 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

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

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • 20 Mesa Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-253-023

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Co List Office Mls Id: mra
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-963-1704
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Mesa
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1951
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.18
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 7841.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Rnge/Blt-In
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.18
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-253-023
  • Zoning: E-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2015
Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mike Richardson
Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bruce Fisher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$959,000
Sold Price
$899,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,500
-6.2%
Current Estimated Value
$2,104,973

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,205,473
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.14%
Original Mortgage
$183,960
Outstanding Balance
$142,841
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$1,962,132

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2014
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
$899,500 First American Title Company
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $183,960
Open $625,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/29/2015 07/29/15 Sold $899,500 -6.2% $864 / Sq Ft
06/25/2015 06/25/15 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2015 05/11/15 For Sale $959,000 -- $921 / 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
2025 $16,134 $1,552,801 $733,951 $818,850
2023 $16,134 $1,160,447 $705,451 $454,996
2022 $11,439 $1,073,969 $691,619 $382,350
2021 $11,123 $1,047,912 $678,058 $369,854
2020 $11,008 $1,037,169 $671,106 $366,063
2019 $10,816 $1,016,834 $657,948 $358,886
2018 $10,162 $949,839 $645,048 $304,791
2017 $9,682 $917,490 $632,400 $285,090
2016 $9,491 $899,500 $620,000 $279,500
2014 -- $83,767 $27,627 $56,140
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike Richardson

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mike Richardson

    Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

    (805) 451-0599

    Mike Richardson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Kyle Richardson

    Richardson Real Estate Services, Inc.

    (805) 680-3131

    Kyle Richardson
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  • Bruce Fisher

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Bruce Fisher

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 570-1679

    15 Total Sales

    Bruce Fisher
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  • Beth Goodman

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Beth Goodman

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 455-1909

    2 Total Sales

    Beth Goodman
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-1546

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-253-023

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 Alta Mesa

565 Arroyo Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

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