NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5946 Birch St Unit 4 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Estimated Value: $689,000 - $697,367

2 Beds
1 Bath
945 Sq Ft
958 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 20, 2016

Last sale price $382,000 $404 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,499 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pool
  • Mountain View
  • Community Playground
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, and bus stop
  • 3-minute walk to Monte Vista Park

About This Home

As of October 2016

Spectacular Mountain views! Beautifully updated unit located near the rear of complex with newer floors, windows, updated bathroom, and one car garage parking. This is the largest floor plan in complex all one level located on the second floor. Close to the beach, Monte Vista Park, Community pool and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Martineau

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Listed on: 07/26/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Martineau

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01902351

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 958

HOA Fees

  • $305 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 945 Sq Ft Home
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Pool

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, and bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-323-004

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • $250 HOA Transfer Fee
  • 280 Buildings
  • 280 Units
  • Casitas Village Community
  • 05 Summerland Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

958 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$305 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 305
  • Association Transfer Fee: 250.00
  • Directions: From 101 south from Santa Barbara: Exit Bailard, Left towards mountains-continue straight on Bailard. Turn Left on Birch. Property located on right side.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Amenities: Pool, Play Area, Greenbelt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Subdivision Name: 05 - Summerland
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • 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.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Casitas Village
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Stove, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Pool
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1

Utilities

  • Water Source: Carp Wtr

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 001-323-004
  • Zoning: R-1

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$693,092

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,127
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,127
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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
$382,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
$382,000 Wfg National Title Ins Co
-- Wfg National Title Ins Co
-- Wfg National Title Ins Co
-- First American Title
-- First American Title
$269,000 First American Title Company
$269,000 First American Title Company
$240,000 First American Title Company
$240,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$456,500 First American Title Company
$456,500 First American Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $280,000
Previous Owner $247,500
Previous Owner $264,127
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2016 10/20/16 Sold $382,000 -1.8% $404 / Sq Ft
08/04/2016 08/04/16 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2016 07/26/16 For Sale $389,000 -- $412 / 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
2025 $5,396 $443,336 $221,668 $221,668
2023 $5,396 $426,122 $213,061 $213,061
2022 $5,192 $417,768 $208,884 $208,884
2021 $5,074 $409,578 $204,789 $204,789
2020 $5,003 $405,380 $202,690 $202,690
2019 $4,891 $397,432 $198,716 $198,716
2018 $4,799 $389,640 $194,820 $194,820
2017 $4,701 $382,000 $191,000 $191,000
2016 $3,758 $293,316 $147,203 $146,113
2015 $3,722 $288,911 $144,992 $143,919
2014 $3,514 $283,252 $142,152 $141,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Heather Martineau

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 16-2494

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-323-004

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013

5946 Birch St Unit 4, Carpinteria, CA

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