NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5960 Birch St Unit 2 Carpinteria, CA 93013

Estimated Value: $662,000 - $687,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
840 Sq Ft
$801/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2021

Last sale price $535,000 $637 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,419/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Mountain View
  • Radiant Floor
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • 2-minute walk to Monte Vista Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Beautifully renovated 2 bed/1 bath condo with heated Italian tile floors in the living room/kitchen, fully updated all electric kitchen with a very appealing built-in buffet providing extra storage and beauty. Newer dual pane windows, dark wide plank wood flooring on stairs and in bedrooms. Inc. 1 space in a shared 2-car garage with surprising additional storage. Electric replaced when remodel done! This beautifully appointed home is a MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jena Harris

Village Properties License #01930435 Listed on: 06/18/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Termond

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01845077

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 436 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $340 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Security System Leased

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Radiant Floor
  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean

Location

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-323-014

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • Casitas Village Community

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1972

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$340 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 340.00
  • Directions: North: Hwy 101 to Bailard exit, turn right on Bailard, left on Birch. 5960 is on the right. South: Hwy 101 to Bailard exit, turn left on Bailard, left on Birch. 5960 is on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Coin Op, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System Leased
  • Reso Association Amenities: Pool, Play Area
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Townhouse
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate, Stone, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1972
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.01
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Canalino
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Carp. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Carp. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation TO: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Casitas Village
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 1.0
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Attached7: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • Pets No8: Yes
  • Appliances Included Elect Stove2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Style Townhouse2: Yes
  • Laundry Coin Op2: Yes
  • Security Security System Leased2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.01
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation T/O
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Unc #1

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 340.0
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 001-323-014
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 435.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2021
Closed on
Aug 10, 2021
Sold by
Dillon Christopher A and Dillon Joan Brownlee
Bought by
Brown Christopher Michael
Seller's Agent
Jena Harris
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Emily Termond
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$564,000
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-5.14%
Current Estimated Value
$672,636

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.39%
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Outstanding Balance
$388,598
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$284,038

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2016
Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Jordan Nancy M and Sturges Nancy Margaret
Bought by
Dillon Christopher A and Dillon Joan Brownlee
Seller's Agent
Garry Hagen
Realty One Group West
Buyer's Agent
Garry Hagen
Realty One Group West
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$372,150
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Brown Christopher Michael $535,000 First American Title Company
Dillon Christopher A $385,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Christopher Michael $428,000
Previous Owner Dillon Christopher A $372,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Sold $535,000 -5.1% $637 / Sq Ft
07/20/2021 07/20/21 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2021 06/17/21 For Sale $564,000 0.0% $671 / Sq Ft
12/31/2018 12/31/18 Rented $2,375 0.0% --
12/31/2018 12/31/18 Under Contract -- -- --
12/18/2018 12/18/18 For Rent $2,375 +13.1% --
02/15/2018 02/15/18 Rented $2,100 -12.5% --
02/15/2018 02/15/18 Under Contract -- -- --
12/30/2017 12/30/17 For Rent $2,400 0.0% --
02/24/2016 02/24/16 Sold $385,000 -2.5% $458 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/19/2016 01/19/16 Price Changed $395,000 +1.5% $470 / Sq Ft
01/08/2016 01/08/16 For Sale $389,000 -- $463 / 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 $6,746 $567,746 $283,873 $283,873
2023 $6,746 $545,700 $272,850 $272,850
2022 $6,500 $535,000 $267,500 $267,500
2021 $5,269 $421,051 $209,979 $211,072
2020 $5,196 $416,734 $207,826 $208,908
2019 $5,082 $408,563 $203,751 $204,812
2018 $4,988 $400,553 $199,756 $200,797
2017 $4,889 $392,700 $195,840 $196,860
2016 $2,416 $159,786 $55,501 $104,285
2015 $2,396 $157,387 $54,668 $102,719
2014 $2,269 $154,305 $53,598 $100,707
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jena Harris

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jena Harris

    Village Properties

    (805) 331-3683

    2 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Jena Harris
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Emily Termond

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 610-9960

    1 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Emily Termond
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Garry Hagen

    Realty One Group West

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 21-2239

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-323-014

California Santa Barbara County Carpinteria 93013

5960 Birch St Unit 2, Carpinteria, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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