NOT LISTED FOR SALE

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 97 Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,282,000 - $1,699,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,469 Sq Ft
610 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 8, 2024

Last sale price $1,600,000 $1,089 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,494 / mo

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2024

Welcome to Bella Riviera! This elegant Craftsman-style condo with builder and seller upgrades is the turnkey property you have been looking for! With 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this stylish, low maintenance ''lock & go'' offering has a wonderful floorplan. Entertaining areas on the ground floor include a spacious front porch with ocean and city views, an inviting living room, an upgraded kitchen, a powder room, and a sweet private patio. Upstairs are three spacious bedrooms including the primary suite with 2 closets. This end unit has A/C, 9' ceilings, peaks of the ocean, and includes a 1- car garage + a designated carport space located nearby. The coveted Lower Riviera location is just moments to restaurants, theaters, parks and beaches. Truly a must-see Santa Barbara lifestyle property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Staci Caplan

Pacific Crest Realty License #01450103 Listed on: 09/09/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Fred Dabby

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #00987129

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $425 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • City

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,469 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Area
  • Video Cameras

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport
  • Guest Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • City Lot

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Other, Garden Hoses, Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 027-790-029
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

610 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$425 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 425
  • Directions: Access from California Street.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security Camera
  • Reso Association Amenities: Play Area, Greenbelt, Guest Parking
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Earthquake Insurance, Trash, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, 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 ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Security Security Camera2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Bella Riviera
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Attached7: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Low Flow Fixtures2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Greenbelt2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Guest Parking: Yes
  • Appliances Included Energy Star Applianc: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Star Applianc, Gas Stove, Low Flow Fixtures, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Islands, Ocean, City
  • Exclusions: Other, Garden Hoses, Potted Plants
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Cpt #1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 425.0
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 027-790-029
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2024
Closed on
Oct 23, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Staci Caplan
Pacific Crest Realty
Buyer's Agent
Fred Dabby
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.97%
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$1,578,331

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$21,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2015
Closed on
Dec 2, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Non Member Agent
Non Member Office
Buyer's Agent
Patrice Rossi
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$612,500
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2012
Closed on
Nov 14, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ken Switzer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Timothy Johnson
Coastal Properties
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$695,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.12%
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
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
$1,600,000 First American Title
$875,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$695,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,194,000
Closed $1,200,000
Previous Owner $612,500
Previous Owner $395,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Sold $1,600,000 +0.1% $1,089 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Price Changed $1,599,000 -3.0% $1,088 / Sq Ft
09/09/2024 09/09/24 For Sale $1,649,000 +88.5% $1,123 / Sq Ft
12/10/2015 12/10/15 Sold $875,000 -5.4% $596 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/30/2015 10/30/15 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2015 10/06/15 For Sale $925,000 +33.1% $630 / Sq Ft
12/28/2012 12/28/12 Sold $695,000 0.0% $533 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/23/2012 05/23/12 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2012 04/21/12 For Sale $695,000 -- $533 / 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 $16,838 $1,632,000 $688,500 $943,500
2025 $10,828 $1,600,000 $675,000 $925,000
2023 $10,828 $1,000,327 $455,130 $545,197
2022 $10,449 $980,713 $446,206 $534,507
2021 $10,209 $961,484 $437,457 $524,027
2020 $10,103 $951,626 $432,972 $518,654
2019 $9,881 $928,556 $424,483 $504,073
2018 $9,741 $910,350 $416,160 $494,190
2017 $9,419 $892,500 $408,000 $484,500
2016 $9,236 $875,000 $400,000 $475,000
2015 $7,570 $712,103 $358,613 $353,490
2014 $7,446 $698,155 $351,589 $346,566
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Staci Caplan

    Pacific Crest Realty

    (805) 886-3970

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Staci Caplan
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  • F

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Fred Dabby

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

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  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Non Member Agent

    Non Member Office

  • T

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Tristan Ahumada

    Keller Williams Realty

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  • P

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Patrice Rossi

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • Ken Switzer

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ken Switzer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 680-4622

    4 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Ken Switzer
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 24-2967

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 027-790-029

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

601 E Micheltorena St Unit 97, Santa Barbara, CA

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