$665,000
SOLD JAN 2, 2026

5976 Hickory St Unit 4 Carpinteria, CA 93013

2 Beds
2 Baths
945 Sq Ft
$410/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$704 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of January 2026

Superior upper ''penthouse'' unit featuring serene mountain views from the balcony. At 945 sq. ft., this is the larger floorplan in Casitas Village. The single-level corner location offers an open, airy feel with no neighbors to the side. Just a block from the pool, it provides the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility.
Recent upgrades include newer flooring, updated kitchen cabinetry, and refreshed interior paint.
Ideally situated within a well-maintained community, the home is only minutes from Monte Vista Park, the Bluffs, beach, scenic trails, and the seal rookery.
Shared garage with 1 inside parking space and 1 outside uncovered. Shared laundry facilities. 📌 Please see Offering Guidelines in the ''Documents'' tab.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew 'Andy' Adler

Century 21 Masters License #01162080 Listed on: 10/11/2025

Century 21 Masters

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Rivera

Home Realty & Investments License #01367001

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

HOA Fees

  • $410 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 945 Sq Ft Home
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

Parking

  • Garage
  • Open Parking

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Underground Utilities

Additional Features

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 001-322-016
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Community Details

Overview

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

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$410 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: Bailard Exit from the 101 just south of Carpinteria. Go north toward the mountains and turn left on Birch. Go PAST Hickory and then turn left on first driveway and property is on the immediate left.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Pool, Play Area
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Water, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Reso Flooring: Laminate
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, 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.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Site Improvements Underground Util: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 945.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Casitas Village
  • Property Condition UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Laminate2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee2: 410.0
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Transfer Fee: 250.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Topography: Level
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Underground Util
  • Water Source: Carp Wtr
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Association Fee: 410.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 001-322-016
  • Zoning: PRD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2025
Closed on
Dec 11, 2025
Sold by
Hernandez Nicolasa and Hernandez Nicolza
Bought by
Alvarez Augustin S and Alvarez Cheryl M
Seller's Agent
Andrew 'Andy' Adler
Century 21 Masters
Buyer's Agent
Ben Rivera
Home Realty & Investments
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5%
Views
43

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
36.86%
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Outstanding Balance
$239,773
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$450,745

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2005
Sold by
Hernandez Vicente
Bought by
Hernandez Nicolaza

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,150
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2004
Sold by
Siemon Gene Estelle
Bought by
Siemon Family Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2002
Sold by
Siemon Gene Estelle
Bought by
Siemon Gene Estelle and Siemon John B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2000
Sold by
Tr B 8-1-88 Siemon Gene E Trustee, Siemon Fam
Bought by
Siemon Gene Estelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,500
Interest Rate
8.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $665,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $240,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,150 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $123,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/02/2026 01/02/26 Sold $665,000 -5.0% $704 / Sq Ft
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2025 10/11/25 For Sale $700,000 -- $741 / Sq Ft
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 $6,803 $634,761 $396,301 $238,460
2023 $6,803 $511,000 $279,000 $232,000
2022 $6,142 $501,000 $274,000 $227,000
2021 $5,415 $435,000 $238,000 $197,000
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 $4,126 $321,000 $199,000 $122,000
2015 $3,979 $306,000 $190,000 $116,000
2014 $3,409 $266,000 $165,000 $101,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-3785

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 001-322-016

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