RENTED FEB 18, 2026

5940 Birch St Unit 4 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Estimated Value: $639,000 - $684,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
940 Sq Ft
1972 Built

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Mountain View
  • Property is near park and shops
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Monte Vista Park

About This Home

As of February 2026

Remodeled 2 BD/1 BA single level condo (accessed by exterior stairs) in back of complex facing the mountains. 940 sq ft unfurnished unit featuring updated kitchen with granite counters, remodeled bath with quartz counters, tile flooring resembling wood throughout, and private balcony/deck. Located in a peaceful rear setting. Includes 1 garage space with storage + 1 driveway space, shared laundry room with 3 other units, pool, and sport court. Near park and minutes to the beach. Available March 2, 2026. Rent $3,000/mo.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Cindy Marcus

Real Estate Investmts Del Sol License #01263528 Listed on: 01/31/2026

Last Renter's Agent

Cindy Marcus

Real Estate Investmts Del Sol License #01263528 Listed on: 01/31/2026

Condo Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • 1972

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 940 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is near park and shops
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 3/2/26
  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-313-016

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Coin Laundry
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Condo Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

1972

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • ResoPoolFeatures: Outdoor Pool
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • NumberUnfurnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Coin Op, Laundry Room, Common Area
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Unit Levels: Outside Stairs, Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2026-03-02
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 1.0
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #13: Yes
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • View Setting: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Unconvered Spaces2: 1.0
  • Dining Dining Area: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Garage Spaces3: 1.0
  • Security Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s): Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile: Yes
  • Pets No: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #13: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area: Yes
  • Laundry Coin Op: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1972

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Topography: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Outside, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 001-313-016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2003
Sold by
Marcus Cynthia
Bought by
Hp Family Lp
Current Estimated Value
$671,321

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Tolivar Nancy Lynn
Bought by
Marcus Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$261,600
Interest Rate
5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1999
Sold by
Tolivar Bradley Roy
Bought by
Tolivar Nancy Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,830
Interest Rate
5.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 1999
Sold by
Kathleen Maxwell and Kathleen Kristina Mckinlay
Bought by
Tolivar Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,830
Interest Rate
5.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 1996
Sold by
Gary James
Bought by
Maxwell Kathleen and Mckinlay Kristina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$94,500
Interest Rate
7.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1994
Sold by
Lane Eloise O
Bought by
James Gary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,400
Interest Rate
7.03%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hp Family Lp -- --
Marcus Cynthia -- First American Title
Tolivar Nancy Lynn -- Stewart Title
Tolivar Nancy $170,000 Stewart Title
Maxwell Kathleen $105,000 Equity Title Company
James Gary $89,500 Continental Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Marcus Cynthia $261,600
Previous Owner Tolivar Nancy $152,830
Previous Owner Maxwell Kathleen $94,500
Previous Owner James Gary $80,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/18/2026 02/18/26 Rented $3,000 0.0% --
02/15/2026 02/15/26 Under Contract -- -- --
01/31/2026 01/31/26 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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 $5,780 $473,585 $234,620 $238,965
2023 $5,780 $455,197 $225,510 $229,687
2022 $5,571 $446,273 $221,089 $225,184
2021 $5,442 $437,523 $216,754 $220,769
2020 $4,789 $378,000 $207,000 $171,000
2019 $4,761 $378,000 $207,000 $171,000
2018 $4,750 $378,000 $207,000 $171,000
2017 $4,543 $360,000 $197,000 $163,000
2016 $4,147 $323,000 $162,000 $161,000
2015 $4,000 $308,000 $154,000 $154,000
2014 $3,424 $267,500 $133,750 $133,750
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-322

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-313-016

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