NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5745 Gato Ave Goleta, CA 93117

Goleta Area

Estimated Value: $1,225,205

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$875/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 13, 2021

Last sale price $860,000 $614 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,819 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near public transit, shops, and bus stop
  • Shed
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Cottage
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2021

Delightful four bedroom two bath home in Old Town Goleta! Perfect starter home or investment, the property is lushly landscaped with multiple citrus trees, plum, avocado, guavas, and low water landscaping, all on newer irrigation system. An inviting front yard, shaded and fenced, leads to a sweet porch and stone paths around the house. Inside, find tile throughout, updated electrical, newer gas line, and an excellent floor plan with a living room and family room, JR ADU potential, as well as a primary bedroom with it's own bath. Plenty of room outside for BBQing, large storage shed, and four dedicated off-street parking places in back. A great value and a sweet home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Staci Caplan

Pacific Crest Realty License #01450103 Listed on: 07/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Miguel Avila

Sterling Properties

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Laundry in unit

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

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

Schools

  • La Patera Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • Dos Pueblos High School

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Shed
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-063-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1942
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.14
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: La Patera
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs)2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4.0
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 6098
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.14
  • Topography: Level
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation T/O, Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Unc #4

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 071-063-003
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2024
Sold by
Aguilera Jose Isaias
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,225,205

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2021
Closed on
Aug 2, 2021
Sold by
Merritt James E and Merritt Kelly P
Bought by
Aguilera Jose Isaias and Aguilera Miriam
Seller's Agent
Staci Caplan
Pacific Crest Realty
Buyer's Agent
Miguel Avila
Sterling Properties
List Price
$855,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$660,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2016
Sold by
Merritt James E and Merritt Kelly P
Bought by
Merritt James E and Merritt Kelly P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2012
Closed on
May 8, 2012
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon
Bought by
Merritt James E and Merritt Kelly P
Seller's Agent
Steve Epstein
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Humphrey
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$343,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-1.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2012
Sold by
Lua Jose and Lua Esther
Bought by
The Bank Of New York Mellon and The Bank Of New York

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2003
Sold by
Lua Jose
Bought by
Lua Jose and Lua Esther

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2002
Sold by
Lua Esther
Bought by
Lua Jose

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$339,500
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2001
Sold by
Frank Stephen T
Bought by
Lua Jose and Lua Esther

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,400
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Goleta, CA

  • Summer Knight Real Estate Agent - Sun Coast Real Estate

    Summer Knight

    Responds Quickly

    Sun Coast Real Estate

    (805) 335-6908

    139 Total Sales

    12 in Goleta

    $425K - $1.7M Price Range

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  • Janice Laney Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    Janice Laney

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    (805) 865-7385

    31 Total Sales

    3 in Goleta

    $769K - $1.6M Price Range

    Janice Laney
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  • Tamra Van Order Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    Tamra Van Order

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 308-6428

    31 Total Sales

    2 in Goleta

    $650,000 Price Range

    Tamra Van Order
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  • Lisa Lee Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Lisa Lee

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 892-6322

    17 Total Sales

    4 in Goleta

    $2 - $1.4M Price Range

    Lisa Lee
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  • Kevin Goodwin Real Estate Agent - Goodwin Properties

    Kevin Goodwin

    Goodwin Properties

    (805) 979-2658

    49 Total Sales

    4 in Goleta

    $595K - $2.7M Price Range

    Kevin Goodwin
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  • Stephanie Young Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Stephanie Young

    Responds Quickly

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 429-2452

    79 Total Sales

    14 in Goleta

    $569K - $3.3M Price Range

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title
Aguilera Jose Isaias -- First American Title
Aguilera Jose Isaias $860,000 First American Title Company
Merritt James E -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Merritt James E -- Wfg National Title Ins Co
Merritt James E $340,000 Landsafe Title Of Ca Inc
The Bank Of New York Mellon $326,250 Landsafe Title
Lua Jose -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Lua Jose -- Stewart Title
Lua Jose $349,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $320,000
Closed Aguilera Jose Isaias $285,000
Previous Owner Aguilera Jose Isaias $660,000
Previous Owner Merritt James E $417,000
Previous Owner Lua Jose $640,000
Previous Owner Lua Jose $50,000
Previous Owner Lua Jose $322,700
Previous Owner Lua Jose $339,500
Previous Owner Lua Jose $339,500
Previous Owner Lua Jose $25,000
Previous Owner Lua Jose $275,000
Previous Owner Lua Jose $336,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/13/2021 08/13/21 Sold $860,000 +0.6% $614 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2021 07/03/21 For Sale $855,000 +151.5% $611 / Sq Ft
05/21/2012 05/21/12 Sold $340,000 -1.1% $304 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/18/2012 04/18/12 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2012 03/23/12 For Sale $343,900 -- $307 / 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 $10,186 $930,890 $541,216 $389,674
2025 $10,010 $912,638 $530,604 $382,034
2023 $10,010 $877,200 $510,000 $367,200
2022 $9,694 $860,000 $500,000 $360,000
2021 $4,795 $394,530 $197,265 $197,265
2020 $4,679 $390,486 $195,243 $195,243
2019 $4,602 $382,830 $191,415 $191,415
2018 $4,504 $375,324 $187,662 $187,662
2017 $4,423 $367,966 $183,983 $183,983
2016 $4,287 $360,752 $180,376 $180,376
2014 $4,210 $348,374 $174,187 $174,187
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • SC

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Staci Caplan

    Pacific Crest Realty

    (805) 886-3970

    27 Total Sales

    Staci Caplan
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  • MA

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Miguel Avila

    Sterling Properties

  • SE

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Steve Epstein

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • CC

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Cristina Calderon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • MH

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Michael Humphrey

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

  • S

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2012

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-2495

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 071-063-003

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117

5745 Gato Ave, Goleta, CA

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