NOT LISTED FOR SALE

59 Sonoma Ave Goleta, CA 93117

El Encanto Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,145,000 - $1,339,737

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,019 Sq Ft
$617/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 23, 2021

Last sale price $910,000 $451 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,629 / mo

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of June 2021

First time on the market since 1959~ It's an opportunity to take this generous 2000 sq. ft. home and update it for today's living. With 4 bedrooms + an office there are flexible options for extended family, rental/s or whatever might meet a buyer's needs. The original owner was a contractor whose wife wanted a log cabin vibe & therefore there is an abundance of custom touches, wood paneling & accents. The home site is in one of the higher elevations in the development, on a knoll in an area of less traffic. El Encanto Heights is a neighborhood with great schools, parks & close to Camino Real Marketplace with weekly Farmer's Markets, restaurants, big box stores & a theater. This is a great location if you want to be close to UCSB, the beach & hiking trails. See Floorpan in Document Tab.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Cooley

Village Properties - 1 Listed on: 04/22/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nico Pollero

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,019 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • El Encanto Heights Community
  • 35 El Encanto Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-152-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: From the 101 NB, take the Glen Annie exit and continue straight on to Calle Real. Turn right on Sonoma Ave. and the home will be the second to last house on your left, just before Madera Rd.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision Name: 35 - El Encanto Heights
  • Architectural Style: Tract
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1959
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.15
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Brandon
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: El Encanto Heights
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Rooms Patio Enclosed2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Roof Rock: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rock, Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Covered, Fruit Trees, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Interior Access, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 077-152-003
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 22, 2021
Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Forshey Loren A and The Forshey Trust
Bought by
Velia Ardit
Seller's Agent
Gail Cooley
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Nico Pollero
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-4.21%
Current Estimated Value
$1,246,434

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$336,434
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.62%
Original Mortgage
$660,100
Outstanding Balance
$619,708
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$626,726

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2007
Sold by
Forshey Judith B
Bought by
Forshey Judith B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1995
Sold by
Forshey Reid F and Forshey Judith B
Bought by
Forshey Reid F and Forshey Judith B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
7.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1995
Sold by
Forshey Reid F and Forshey Judith B
Bought by
Forshey Reid F and Forshey Judith B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
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
Velia Ardit $910,000 First American Title Company
Forshey Judith B -- None Available
Forshey Reid F -- Equity Title Company
Forshey Reid F -- Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Velia Ardit $660,100
Previous Owner Forshey Reid F $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2021 06/23/21 Sold $910,000 -4.2% $451 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 For Sale $950,000 -- $471 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $10,611 $985,012 $541,216 $443,796
2023 $10,611 $946,764 $520,200 $426,564
2022 $10,144 $928,200 $510,000 $418,200
2021 $1,193 $86,268 $22,150 $64,118
2020 $1,168 $85,384 $21,923 $63,461
2019 $1,149 $83,711 $21,494 $62,217
2018 $1,131 $82,071 $21,073 $60,998
2017 $1,115 $80,462 $20,660 $59,802
2016 $1,112 $78,885 $20,255 $58,630
2015 $1,080 $77,701 $19,951 $57,750
2014 -- $76,180 $19,561 $56,619
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Gail Cooley

    Village Properties - 1

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nico Pollero

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-1454

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 077-152-003

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117 El Encanto Heights

59 Sonoma Ave, Goleta, CA

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