NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5915 Birch St Unit 3 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Estimated Value: $661,000 - $677,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
840 Sq Ft
$798/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 02, 2022

Last sale price $575,000 $685 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,448/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, public transit, and bus stop
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Mountain View
  • 5-minute walk to Monte Vista Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Fully upgraded 2 bed/1 bath condo with mountain views. Updates include dual pane windows, tile, carpet and wood floors, fully renovated kitchen, and bath. Association includes pool and park for a low association fee. 1 garage space with storage. A short walk takes residents to the Carpinteria Bluffs, the seal preserve, the youth soccer fields, or driving range. Carpinteria is just minutes away on Via Real or Hwy 101. This unit is a great starter home or investment property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jena Harris

Village Properties License #01930435 Listed on: 09/19/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Patrice Serrani

Capital Lending Group

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 436 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $359 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Property is near an ocean

Location

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

Schools

  • Canalino Elementary School
  • Carp. Jr. Middle School
  • Carp. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-312-059

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, water, trash, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • Casitas Village Community
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$359 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 359.00
  • Directions: Hwy 101 to Bailard, turn toward the mountains to Birch. Turn left on Birch. 5915 Birch is second from the last group of condos on the left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Coin Op, Not in-unit, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Amenities: Pool, Play Area, Greenbelt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Water, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Townhouse
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.01
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Canalino
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Casitas Village
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Attached7: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Style Townhouse2: Yes
  • Laundry Coin Op2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Lawn
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #1

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 359.0
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Canalino
  • High School: Carp. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Carp. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 001-312-059
  • Zoning: R-4
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2025
Sold by
Benko Brennan Matthew
Bought by
Benko Brennan Matthew and Benko Madison Mae
Current Estimated Value
$670,102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,000
Outstanding Balance
$299,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$371,102

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2022
Closed on
Oct 28, 2022
Sold by
Steve Bertrand Living Trust
Bought by
Benko Brennan Matthew
Seller's Agent
Jena Harris
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patrice Serrani
Capital Lending Group
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$575,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-3.36%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.93%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2006
Sold by
Bertrand Steve
Bought by
Bertrand Steven

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2002
Sold by
Mccroskey Corey E
Bought by
Bertrand Steve

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,000
Interest Rate
4.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 1999
Sold by
Croisdale Robert and Croisdale Joanne
Bought by
Mccroskey Corey E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,325
Interest Rate
5.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1999
Sold by
Redwood William B
Bought by
Croisdale Robert and Croisdale Joanne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,525
Interest Rate
3.35%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Benko Brennan Matthew -- Wfg National Title
Benko Brennan Matthew $575,000 First American Title
Bertrand Steven -- None Available
Bertrand Steve $295,000 Equity Title Company
Mccroskey Corey E $175,000 Equity Title Company
Croisdale Robert $161,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Benko Brennan Matthew $299,000
Previous Owner Benko Brennan Matthew $300,000
Previous Owner Bertrand Steve $236,000
Previous Owner Mccroskey Corey E $157,325
Previous Owner Croisdale Robert $112,525
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/02/2022 11/02/22 Sold $575,000 -3.4% $685 / Sq Ft
10/04/2022 10/04/22 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2022 09/20/22 For Sale $595,000 0.0% $708 / Sq Ft
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Rented $3,200 0.0% --
11/30/2021 11/30/21 Under Contract -- -- --
11/25/2021 11/25/21 For Rent $3,200 -- --
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 $7,059 $598,230 $299,115 $299,115
2023 $7,059 $575,000 $287,500 $287,500
2022 $5,033 $402,597 $197,887 $204,710
2021 $4,918 $394,704 $194,007 $200,697
2020 $4,848 $390,658 $192,018 $198,640
2019 $4,740 $382,999 $188,253 $194,746
2018 $4,649 $375,490 $184,562 $190,928
2017 $4,554 $368,129 $180,944 $187,185
2016 $4,475 $360,912 $177,397 $183,515
2015 $4,319 $345,000 $172,500 $172,500
2014 $3,685 $300,000 $150,000 $150,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jena Harris

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jena Harris

    Village Properties

    (805) 331-3683

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Jena Harris
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Patrice Serrani

    Capital Lending Group

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Leanne Wood

    Village Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-2926

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-312-059

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013

5915 Birch St Unit 3, Carpinteria, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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