$1,850,000
SOLD FEB 26, 2026

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,511 Sq Ft
2012 Built

Recently Sold

$1,224 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Hilly Lot

About This Home

As of February 2026

Welcome to Bella Riviera, one of Santa Barbara's most sought-after Upper East communities. This beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome style condo offers natural light, ocean views, & elevated finishes throughout. The main level features open living & dining area flowing into a fully custom chef's kitchen with expanded cabinetry, high-end appliances, & counter seating. Enjoy direct access to a private two-car garage & front porch overlooking peaceful open space with beautiful city & ocean views. Upstairs includes vaulted ceiling primary suite with updated bath & walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, dual-sink bath, enclosed patio, & in-unit laundry. With air conditioning, ocean views, and a prime location near downtown, this home offers effortless Santa Barbara living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Eskandari

Sotheby's International Realty License #01861525 Listed on: 01/21/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Hitchcock & Associates

Compass License #01932289

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • Hilly Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $706 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,511 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Blinds
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean

Location

  • Property is near park and shops
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other
  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-780-003
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • Bella Riviera Community
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$706 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2012
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Blinds
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
  • Reso Association Amenities: Play Area, Greenbelt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2012
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • Security Fire Sprinkler System: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Blinds: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Bella Riviera
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Appliances Included Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Style Cape Cod2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage:Total _pound_ Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee2: 706.0
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Stove, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Ocean, City, Setting
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Other
  • Topography: Hilly, Level
  • Exclusions: Other
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Inside Entrance

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 706.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-780-003
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2026
Closed on
Feb 13, 2026
Sold by
Bell Andrew N and Bell Susan E
Bought by
Delrosso Jake Fitzgerald and Gross Hannah
Seller's Agent
Michelle Eskandari
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Hitchcock & Associates
Compass
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
3.06%
Views
44

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-79.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,387,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,387,500
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,361

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2019
Closed on
Mar 21, 2019
Sold by
Hanna John M and Hanna Virginia A
Bought by
Bell Andrew N and Bell Susan E
Seller's Agent
Lauren Temkin
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Knight
Village Properties
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.44%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2012
Sold by
Villa Riviera Real Estate Company Inc
Bought by
Hanna John M and Hanna Virginia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $1,850,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,125,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $688,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,387,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/26/2026 02/26/26 Sold $1,850,000 +3.1% $1,224 / Sq Ft
01/29/2026 01/29/26 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2026 01/21/26 For Sale $1,795,000 +59.6% $1,188 / Sq Ft
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Sold $1,125,000 -2.2% $745 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/25/2019 02/25/19 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2019 01/28/19 For Sale $1,150,000 +67.2% $761 / Sq Ft
11/09/2012 11/09/12 Sold $687,943 +0.4% $514 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/28/2012 03/28/12 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2012 03/21/12 For Sale $685,000 -- $512 / 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 $12,974 $1,254,954 $585,645 $669,309
2023 $12,974 $1,206,224 $562,904 $643,320
2022 $12,517 $1,182,573 $551,867 $630,706
2021 $12,228 $1,159,387 $541,047 $618,340
2020 $12,101 $1,147,500 $535,500 $612,000
2019 $8,088 $759,421 $331,170 $428,251
2018 $7,973 $744,531 $324,677 $419,854
2017 $7,710 $729,933 $318,311 $411,622
2016 $7,577 $715,621 $312,070 $403,551
2015 $7,494 $704,873 $307,383 $397,490
2014 $7,372 $691,066 $301,362 $389,704
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-207

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-780-003

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