NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 3 Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,668,000 - $1,978,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,511 Sq Ft
2012 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 26, 2026

Last sale price $1,850,000 $1,224 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,581 / mo

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
  • Covered Patio or Porch

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2026
Closed on
Feb 13, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
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
Current Estimated Value
$1,813,143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$36,857
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,387,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,386,135
Interest Rate
6.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$427,008

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2019
Closed on
Mar 21, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by

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

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,850,000 Chicago Title Company
$1,125,000 First American Title Company
$688,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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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

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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
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Michelle Eskandari

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 637-8061

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Michelle Eskandari
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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Hitchcock & Associates

    Compass

    (805) 351-2101

    6 in this area

    226 Total Sales

    Hitchcock & Associates
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  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lauren Temkin

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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  • T

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    The Epstein Partners

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kelly Knight

    Village Properties

  • Ken Switzer

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ken Switzer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 680-4622

    4 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Ken Switzer
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-207

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-780-003

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 3, Santa Barbara, CA

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