NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5991 Cuesta Verde Goleta, CA 93117

Estimated Value: $2,807,000 - $3,825,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,542 Sq Ft
$950/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2020

Last sale price $1,850,000 $522 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,939/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solar Power System
  • Reverse Osmosis System

About This Home

As of May 2020

Spacious, open floor plan with an abundance of outdoor areas,5991 Cuesta Verde is the perfect property for those who enjoy entertaining friends or spending a quiet evening with family. Ideal for a large or extended family, live-in assistance, or welcoming guests, this house offers a rare blend of both privacy and gracious entertaining spaces. Since purchased in 2015, major improvements include the creation of a great room, a kitchen remodel, new flooring upstairs and downstairs, 16 solar panels, extensive outdoor landscaping changes, and much more. In addition to a great room, there is a large family room with a raised hearth fireplace, 3 bedrooms downstairs and 2 bedrooms plus office space upstairs. The large master suite offers a 2nd floor balcony leading down to the entertainment(more) area. The spacious backyard showcases multiple special features including a waterfall spilling into a koi pond, a pergola-covered patio, an expansive terrace for outside entertaining, a bocce ball court, a putting green, a basketball court, a spa, and a built-in barbecue. Other amenitites include open beamed ceilings, huge granite island, skylights, dual pane windows, central heat and air conditioning units, fruit trees, mountain views, and much more. Located just above Cathedral Oaks Rd. in the Goleta foothills, the property is close to schools, shopping, restaurants, a movie theater, and banking wiht direct access to the Santa Barbara Airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gay Milligin

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00683306 Listed on: 02/05/2020

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Hughes

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,661

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.68 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 144 x 279
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Rural Setting
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned CLA

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,542 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Library
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Reverse Osmosis System

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Uncovered Parking
  • RV Access or Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Mtn View Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • Dos Pueblos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Foothills

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Home Protection Policy
  • Assessor Parcel Number 069-042-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,661

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Fairview above Cathedral Oaks Turn right onto Cuesta Verde 5991 on the right hand side
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Cul-De-Sac, Rural, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s), Work Shop
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1960
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.68
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mtn View
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #4: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 3542.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Built-in BBQ: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Rev Osmosis2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Family Room3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Spa - Outside: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Amenities Solar PV2: Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenBltin: Yes
  • Appliances Included Wtr SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot Size FxD: 144 x 279
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Rooms LbryStudy: Yes
  • LocationTopo Foothills2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Central Vac2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Rural2: Yes
  • Amenities Protection Plan2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage RV: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Oven/Bltin, Central Vac, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Rev Osmosis, Wtr Softener/Owned
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.68
  • Topography: Rural, Foothills, Level
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Exterior Features: Other, Deck, Patio Covered, SPA-Outside, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #4, RV, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Unit 1 Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling(s)2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mtn View
  • High School: Dos Pueblos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 069-042-004
  • Zoning: CLA
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29620.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2020
Closed on
Mar 17, 2020
Sold by
Salzman James and Spencer Stanford Heather
Bought by
Santana Jessica Jo and Santana Roberto Carlo
Seller's Agent
Gay Milligin
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Hughes
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,890,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-2.12%
Current Estimated Value
$3,296,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,446,804
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,660,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2014
Closed on
Apr 9, 2015
Sold by
Gesswein Richard James and Gesswein Pamela Sue
Bought by
Salzman James and Stanford Heather Spencer
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Young
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gay Milligin
Gay Milligin & Co
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,510,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,000
-5.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.14%
Original Mortgage
$1,208,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2003
Sold by
Gesswein Richard James and Gesswein Pamela Sue
Bought by
Gesswein Richard James and Gesswein Pamela Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2002
Sold by
Gesswein Richard James and Gesswein Pamela Sue
Bought by
Gesswein Richard James and Gesswein Pamela Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1999
Sold by
James Gesswein Richard and Sue Pamela
Bought by
Gesswein Richard James and Gesswein Pamela Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$570,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1995
Sold by
Gesswein Richard J and Gesswein Pamela S
Bought by
Gesswein Richard James and Gesswein Pamela Sue

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$377,900
Interest Rate
6.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Santana Jessica Jo $1,850,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Salzman James $1,510,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Gesswein Richard James -- --
Gesswein Richard James -- First American Title Company
Gesswein Richard James -- --
Gesswein Richard James -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gesswein Richard James -- --
Gesswein Richard James -- First American Title
Gesswein Richard James -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Santana Jessica Jo $1,660,000
Previous Owner Salzman James $1,208,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $470,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $800,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $100,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $150,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $99,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $561,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $570,000
Previous Owner Gesswein Richard James $377,900
Closed Gesswein Richard James $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2020 05/15/20 Sold $1,850,000 -2.1% $522 / Sq Ft
02/14/2020 02/14/20 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2020 02/05/20 For Sale $1,890,000 +25.2% $534 / Sq Ft
05/12/2015 05/12/15 Sold $1,510,000 -5.6% $431 / Sq Ft
02/23/2015 02/23/15 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2014 09/04/14 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $457 / 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 $22,661 $2,150,741 $874,915 $1,275,826
2023 $22,661 $1,944,678 $840,942 $1,103,736
2022 $20,656 $1,906,548 $824,453 $1,082,095
2021 $20,317 $1,869,166 $808,288 $1,060,878
2020 $17,869 $1,659,394 $560,456 $1,098,938
2019 $17,543 $1,626,858 $549,467 $1,077,391
2018 $17,197 $1,594,960 $538,694 $1,056,266
2017 $16,906 $1,563,687 $528,132 $1,035,555
2016 $16,407 $1,533,027 $517,777 $1,015,250
2014 -- $267,189 $30,580 $236,609
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gay Milligin

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 689-8090

    3 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kathy Hughes

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Stephanie Young

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Marie Sue Parsons

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-452

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 069-042-004

California Santa Barbara County Goleta 93117

5991 Cuesta Verde, Goleta, CA

This home is located at 5991 Cuesta Verde, Goleta, CA 93117 since 05 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,363,279, approximately $949 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 5991 Cuesta Verde is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Mountain View Elementary School, Goleta Valley Junior High School, and Dos Pueblos Senior High School.

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