$620,000
SOLD JAN 27, 2026

5940 Birch St Unit 2 Carpinteria, CA 93013

2 Beds
1 Bath
840 Sq Ft
$440/ mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$738 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Property is near park and schools
  • Community Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • End Unit
  • 3-minute walk to Monte Vista Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

Comfortable Casitas Village condo. Features a bright living area, efficiently laid out kitchen, two bedrooms on the 2nd floor, and 1 full bath. Great location in the back of the complex. Looking for some TLC. Community amenities include a pool, basketball court, sand pit recreation area, and playground.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Fisher

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #00879404 Listed on: 12/12/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Jordano

Village Properties License #01775462

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $440 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Blinds
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Property is near park and schools
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-313-014
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • 280 Buildings
  • 280 Units
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$440 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Take the 101 to Bailard, exit towards the mountains, take a left on Birch Street.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Financial Info Electric: All Electric
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Greenbelt
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Pool, Play Area, Guest Parking
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • Property Information Total #Units: 280
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Canalino
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Attached7: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • Electric All Electric: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Guest Parking: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Clubhouse: Yes
  • LocationTopo Greenbelt3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Electric Range: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee2: 440.0
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Electric Range, Built-In Electric Oven, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Electric Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Greenbelt, Level
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 440.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 001-313-014
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2025
Closed on
Dec 31, 2025
Sold by
Edwards Eldon R and Edwards Mary Ann
Bought by
Rivera Christina
Seller's Agent
Bruce Fisher
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Susan Jordano
Village Properties
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
3.51%
Views
93

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-11.81%
Original Mortgage
$385,000
Outstanding Balance
$384,633
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$223,023
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $620,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $385,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/27/2026 01/27/26 Sold $620,000 +3.5% $738 / Sq Ft
12/24/2025 12/24/25 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2025 12/12/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $713 / 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 $2,662 $169,822 $66,592 $103,230
2023 $2,662 $163,229 $64,007 $99,222
2022 $2,558 $160,029 $62,752 $97,277
2021 $2,492 $156,892 $61,522 $95,370
2020 $2,447 $155,285 $60,892 $94,393
2019 $2,387 $152,242 $59,699 $92,543
2018 $2,335 $149,258 $58,529 $90,729
2017 $2,281 $146,332 $57,382 $88,950
2016 $2,243 $143,463 $56,257 $87,206
2015 $2,225 $141,309 $55,412 $85,897
2014 $2,108 $138,542 $54,327 $84,215
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-4372

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-313-014

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