NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5956 Birch St Unit 1 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Estimated Value: $643,000 - $702,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
837 Sq Ft
$796/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 18, 2014

Last sale price $317,000 $379 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,304 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Ground Level Unit
  • 1-Story Property
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Lawn
  • 2-minute walk to Monte Vista Park

About This Home

As of November 2014

Sweet & simple, this single level Casitas Village condo in original condition has been freshened up with new paint, flooring, & window coverings. It is in the best location at the back of the complex. The park, bluff park, ocean, & Carpinteria downtown are all close by. SALE PRICE was actually full price. Buyer is a real estate broker and waived his commission.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Cooley

eXp Realty of California Inc. License #01106302 Listed on: 10/23/2014

eXp Realty of California Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Brumm

Richard Brumm License #00603748

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $295 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 837 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-323-009

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, earthquake insurance, water, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • $250 HOA Transfer Fee
  • 280 Buildings
  • 280 Units
  • Casitas Village Community

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

784 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$295 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 295
  • Association Transfer Fee: 250
  • Directions: From 101 South, Bailard exit, go over freeway & through stop sign at Via Real. Left on Birch, home will be on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Water, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Townhouse
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • 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 Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Casitas Village
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Amenities Grnd Unit: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Style Townhouse2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr
  • 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 #: 001-323-009
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 25, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$666,098

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2014
Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gail Cooley
eXp Realty of California Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Richard Brumm
Richard Brumm
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$317,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.46%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
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
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$317,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/18/2014 11/18/14 Sold $317,000 -2.5% $379 / Sq Ft
10/27/2014 10/27/14 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2014 10/23/14 For Sale $325,000 -- $388 / 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 $4,928 $390,592 $195,296 $195,296
2023 $4,928 $375,426 $187,713 $187,713
2022 $4,743 $368,066 $184,033 $184,033
2021 $4,636 $360,850 $180,425 $180,425
2020 $4,569 $357,150 $178,575 $178,575
2019 $4,468 $350,148 $175,074 $175,074
2018 $4,383 $343,284 $171,642 $171,642
2017 $4,294 $336,554 $168,277 $168,277
2016 $4,221 $329,956 $164,978 $164,978
2015 $4,181 $325,000 $162,500 $162,500
2014 $2,725 $198,970 $76,525 $122,445
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gail Cooley

    eXp Realty of California Inc.

    (805) 689-7767

    16 Total Sales

    Gail Cooley
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Richard Brumm

    Richard Brumm

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 14-3328

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-323-009

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013

5956 Birch St Unit 1, Carpinteria, CA

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