NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 5 Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,365,840

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,338 Sq Ft
566 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 16, 2012

Last sale price $742,943 $555 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,854 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Community Playground
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near park, public transit, and bus stop
  • Tankless Water Heater

About This Home

As of November 2012

Bella Riviera Phase 4. Residence 5 is one of the premiere front-row Sycamore plans. Some ocean & city views from both levels, master view balcony. Stylish Classic Craftsman architecture takes you to an elegant time, feels like a home on a park in the Upper East. Contracts at list price = market price (sale price reflects added upgrades costs).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Switzer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01245644 Listed on: 03/30/2012

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Charles Swegles

Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc. License #00904749

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 566

HOA Fees

  • $342 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,338 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is near park, public transit, and bus stop

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-270-040

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, earthquake insurance, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • 115 Buildings
  • 115 Units
  • Bella Riviera Community
  • 15 Upper Eastside Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

566 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$342 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 342
  • Directions: East Arrellaga Street past Olive Street to the very top. Sales office and models to the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Amenities: Play Area, Greenbelt
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Upper Eastside
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2012
  • 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
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Bella Riviera
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, 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
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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 #: 027-270-040
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2022
Sold by
Amy Kunze Trust and Kunze Amy F
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,365,840

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2012
Sold by
Villa Riviera Real Estate Company Inc
Bought by
Bell Bradd

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,160
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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

  • 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 Properties

    Kevin Goodwin

    Goodwin Properties

    (805) 979-2658

    49 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

    130 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Riviera

    $2,250,000 Price

    Larry Krogh
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  • Janice Laney Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    Janice Laney

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Santa Barbara

    (805) 865-7385

    31 Total Sales

    3 in Lower Riviera

    $1.6M - $2.6M Price Range

    Janice Laney
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  • Tiffany Dore Real Estate Agent - Village Properties

    Tiffany Dore

    Village Properties

    (805) 324-6641

    23 Total Sales

    1 in Lower Riviera

    $2,650,000 Price

    Tiffany Dore
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
Bell Bradd $294,500 First American Title Company
Prescott Barry $743,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $292,000
Previous Owner Prescott Barry $400,000
Previous Owner Lopez Mireya S $44,160
Previous Owner Bell Bradd $235,520
Previous Owner Prescott Barry $594,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/16/2012 11/16/12 Sold $742,943 +0.4% $555 / Sq Ft
04/01/2012 04/01/12 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2012 03/30/12 For Sale $740,000 -- $553 / 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 $9,617 $933,166 $376,811 $556,355
2025 $9,450 $914,870 $369,423 $545,447
2023 $9,450 $879,346 $355,079 $524,267
2022 $9,116 $862,105 $348,117 $513,988
2021 $8,905 $845,202 $341,292 $503,910
2020 $8,812 $836,537 $337,793 $498,744
2019 $8,657 $820,135 $331,170 $488,965
2018 $8,533 $804,055 $324,677 $479,378
2017 $8,250 $788,290 $318,311 $469,979
2016 $8,099 $772,834 $312,070 $460,764
2015 $8,010 $761,226 $307,383 $453,843
2014 $7,878 $746,315 $301,362 $444,953
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ken Switzer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 680-4622

    5 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Ken Switzer
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  • CS

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Charles Swegles

    Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 12-1037

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-780-005

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 5, Santa Barbara, CA

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