NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 21 Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,501,342

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,488 Sq Ft
566 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 17, 2015

Last sale price $890,000 $598 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,692 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near park and schools
  • Views
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Playground

About This Home

As of March 2015

Value opportunity at newer-construction (built 2012) Bella Riviera. 3 bedrooms with attached 2-car garage, hardwood floors throughout, front porch, private custom-finished side patio, ocean view from master balcony, all for about $600/SF. Attractive 'Greene and Greene'-style Craftsman architecture, great street presence. Fantastic location - blocks to parks, restaurants, theaters and the Mission.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 01/11/2015

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Barnato

Kathleen Barnato License #00978386

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 566

HOA Fees

  • $280 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,488 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in unit
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Roosevelt Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is near park and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-780-021

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, earthquake insurance, trash, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • 115 Buildings
  • 115 Units
  • Bella Riviera Community
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

566 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$280 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 280
  • Directions: Located where East Micheltorena meets the beginning of California Street, 6.5 blocks from State Street.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • Reso Association Amenities: Play Area, Greenbelt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2011
  • Property Information Total #Units: 115
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Bella Riviera
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Shingles: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-780-021
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2015
Closed on
Feb 10, 2015
Sold by
Fields Kenneth
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Barnato
Kathleen Barnato
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1%
Current Estimated Value
$1,501,342

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$611,342
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Outstanding Balance
$272,474
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,228,868

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2015
Closed on
Feb 3, 2015
Sold by
Da Motta Paulo S and Rowe Laura E
Bought by
Fields Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Barnato
Kathleen Barnato
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,000
Outstanding Balance
$272,474
Interest Rate
3.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,228,868

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2014
Sold by
Da Motta Paulo and Rowe Laura
Bought by
Da Motta Paulo S and Rowe Laura E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2012
Sold by
Villa Riviera Real Estate Company Inc
Bought by
Da Motta Paulo and Rowe Laura

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$526,692
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Lower Riviera, CA

  • Linda Parizo Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Linda Parizo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (805) 918-8290

    47 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Riviera

    $1,601,928 Price

    Linda Parizo
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  • Valerie Menke Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    Valerie Menke

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (805) 549-5997

    24 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Riviera

    $2,128,000 Price Range

    Valerie Menke
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  • Chris Palme Real Estate Agent - Sotheby's International Realty

    Chris Palme

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 262-8876

    18 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $1.8M - $3.2M Price Range

    Chris Palme
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  • Kevin Goodwin Real Estate Agent - Goodwin & Thyne Properties

    Kevin Goodwin

    Goodwin & Thyne Properties

    (805) 979-2658

    48 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Riviera

    $3,300,000 Price

    Kevin Goodwin
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  • Susan Pate Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Susan Pate

    Compass

    (805) 617-1044

    10 Total Sales

    2 in Lower Riviera

    $3.2M - $5.1M Price Range

    Susan Pate
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  • Larry Krogh Real Estate Agent - LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    Larry Krogh

    LIV Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 586-9558

    131 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Riviera

    $2,250,000 Price

    Larry Krogh
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- First American Title Company
The Fields Family Real Property Trust Of -- First American Title Company
Fields Kenneth $890,000 First American Title Company
Da Motta Paulo S -- None Available
Da Motta Paulo $658,500 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $370,000
Previous Owner Da Motta Paulo $526,692
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/17/2015 03/17/15 Sold $890,000 -1.0% $598 / Sq Ft
01/24/2015 01/24/15 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2015 01/11/15 For Sale $899,000 +36.6% $604 / Sq Ft
10/23/2012 10/23/12 Sold $658,366 +5.3% $512 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/23/2012 04/23/12 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2012 04/11/12 For Sale $625,000 -- $486 / 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
2026 $11,248 $1,091,028 $478,090 $612,938
2025 $11,054 $1,069,636 $468,716 $600,920
2023 $11,054 $1,028,103 $450,516 $577,587
2022 $10,664 $1,007,945 $441,683 $566,262
2021 $10,417 $988,182 $433,023 $555,159
2020 $10,309 $978,050 $428,583 $549,467
2019 $10,128 $958,874 $420,180 $538,694
2018 $9,983 $940,074 $411,942 $528,132
2017 $9,652 $921,642 $403,865 $517,777
2016 $9,460 $903,572 $395,947 $507,625
2015 $7,104 $674,567 $307,383 $367,184
2014 $6,987 $661,354 $301,362 $359,992
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ken Switzer Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Ken Switzer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 680-4622

    5 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Ken Switzer
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  • Kathleen Barnato Real Estate Agent - Kathleen Barnato

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kathleen Barnato

    Kathleen Barnato

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Kathleen Barnato
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 15-96

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-780-021

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 21, Santa Barbara, CA

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