NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5950 Birch St Unit 2 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Estimated Value: $663,000 - $714,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
860 Sq Ft
$789/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2023

Last sale price $600,000 $698 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,552/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Clubhouse
  • 2-Story Property
  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Property is near a park
  • 2-minute walk to Monte Vista Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

Experience this comfortable and budget-friendly 2-bed | 1-bath condo, located in Casitas Village, Carpinteria. Enjoy features like recessed lighting, updated bathroom vanity and new kitchen dishwasher. Thoughtful updates including dual pane vinyl windows throughout, new vinyl flooring upstairs and a freshly painted interior. The community provides access to a swimming pool and a kids playground, in addition to the hassle-free advantages of having insurance, water, trash, and exterior maintenance all included in the low HOA. With a prime location offering easy access to the freeway, the nearby Carpinteria bluffs, the beach, parks, and downtown's vibrant shopping and dining scene, this represents your ideal opportunity to live the Santa Barbara County lifestyle. Seize this chance today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jorden Angel

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #02121165 Listed on: 11/06/2023

eXp Realty of California, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Zia Group

eXp Realty of California, Inc. License #01710544

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Agent

Non Member Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,201

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $370 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Garage Space
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 860 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property near a hospital
  • Property is near a bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-323-006

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, earthquake insurance, water, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,201

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$370 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 370
  • Directions: 101 freeway exit Bailard Ave, north (towards mountains). Left on Birch St, property on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Not in-unit, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Pool, Play Area, Greenbelt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Water, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EXPRE02
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-364-9009
  • Architectural Style: Ranch, Townhouse
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • 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: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 860.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Exterior BrickStone: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • View Green Belt2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1.0
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • Electric All Electric: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Clubhouse: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Style Townhouse2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Com Garage: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Elect Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting, Green Belt, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Brick/Stone, Stucco
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #1, Com Garage, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Radiant
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 001-323-006
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2023
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Serrano Kathy Y
Bought by
Marquez Jessica Ann
Seller's Agent
Jorden Angel
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.84%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$678,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$78,336
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.57%
Original Mortgage
$18,000
Outstanding Balance
$7,383
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$663,694

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2016
Sold by
Hernandez Freddy
Bought by
Serrano Kathy Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,400
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2016
Sold by
Hunter Ross S
Bought by
Serrano Kathy Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,400
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2016
Sold by
Hunter Ross S
Bought by
Hunter Ross S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$265,600
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2010
Sold by
Hunter Laura Victoria
Bought by
Laura Hunter Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2006
Sold by
Johnson Ruby Darlene and Hunter Laura Victoria
Bought by
Johnson Ruby Darlene and Hunter Laura Victoria

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2001
Sold by
Johnson Ruby D
Bought by
Ruby Darlene Johnson Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2000
Sold by
Johnson Ruby D
Bought by
Johnson Ruby D and Hunter Laura Victoria
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Marquez Jessica Ann $600,000 First American Title
Serrano Kathy Y -- Chicago Title Company
Serrano Kathy Y $360,000 Chicago Title Company
Hunter Ross S -- None Available
Laura Hunter Living Trust -- None Available
Johnson Ruby Darlene -- None Available
Ruby Darlene Johnson Living Trust -- --
Johnson Ruby D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Marquez Jessica Ann $18,000
Open Marquez Jessica Ann $568,500
Previous Owner Serrano Kathy Y $59,400
Previous Owner Serrano Kathy Y $265,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/20/2023 12/20/23 Sold $600,000 +0.8% $698 / Sq Ft
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2023 11/06/23 For Sale $595,000 +65.3% $692 / Sq Ft
01/20/2017 01/20/17 Sold $360,000 -4.0% $429 / Sq Ft
10/05/2016 10/05/16 Pending -- -- --
09/12/2016 09/12/16 For Sale $375,000 -- $446 / Sq Ft
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 $7,201 $612,000 $306,000 $306,000
2023 $7,201 $401,582 $200,791 $200,791
2022 $4,939 $393,708 $196,854 $196,854
2021 $4,826 $385,990 $192,995 $192,995
2020 $4,757 $382,034 $191,017 $191,017
2019 $4,651 $374,544 $187,272 $187,272
2018 $4,562 $367,200 $183,600 $183,600
2017 $1,199 $51,041 $12,745 $38,296
2016 $1,177 $50,042 $12,496 $37,546
2015 $1,170 $49,292 $12,309 $36,983
2014 $1,115 $48,327 $12,068 $36,259
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 23-3345

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-323-006