NOT LISTED FOR SALE

620 Sierra St Santa Barbara, CA 93103

Lower Riviera Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,468,725 - $2,871,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,025 Sq Ft
$2,607/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 04, 2023

Last sale price $2,125,000 $2,073 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,483/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Deck
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 5-minute walk to Orpet Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Looking for a quintessential 1920's Spanish Bungalow? Find it at this Lower Riviera pied-a-terre with panoramic city and ocean views, all realized from the exquisite interiors to the outdoor terraces and deck. Fully and thoughtfully restored with the utmost attention to retaining the original details and charm, including the restored hardwood floors, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen, living room w/ fireplace, luxurious main suite w/ large walk-in closet & laundry, and a separate 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom guest quarters downstairs with its own entrance. Thoughtfully designed and landscaped to take advantage of the views, indoor-outdoor flow, natural light, and privacy, this is an intimate and lovely place to entertain. Ideally located on one of Santa Barbara's most coveted streets.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Darcie McKnight

Village Properties License #01717947 Listed on: 04/12/2023

Co-Listed By

Thomas Dabney

Village Properties License #01262014

Last Buyer's Agent

Vickie Craig

Village Properties License #01440386

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,051

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Hilly Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Island
  • Harbor
  • Panoramic
  • City

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,025 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Office or Studio

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools
  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Assessor Parcel Number 025-404-005

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units
  • 15 Riviera/Lower Subdivision

Amenities

  • Restaurant

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,051

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Other
  • ResoLotFeatures: Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • Co List Office Mls Id: vip
  • Co List Office Phone: 805-969-8900
  • Subdivision Name: 15 - Riviera/Lower
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Medit, Spanish
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two, Outside Stairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Studio
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1920
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.08
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Roosevelt
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Panoramic2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1025.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Studio: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 3485.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced PRT: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • ViewOcean: Yes
  • View Islands: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry:_two_20V Elect2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • LocationTopo Cul-De-Sac2: Yes
  • Amenities Grnd Unit: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • View Harbor2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Oven, Tankless Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR
  • Appliances Included:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile, Flat
  • View: Islands, Ocean, City, Setting, Harbor, Panoramic
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Other
  • Acres: 0.08
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Exclusions: Potted Plants
  • Exterior Features: Other, Deck, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK, Fenced: PRT
  • Foundation Details: Mixed, Other
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Flat: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

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

  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 025-404-005
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3485.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2023
Closed on
Apr 21, 2023
Sold by
Gombos John and Gombos Carol
Bought by
Chase Lori S
Seller's Agent
Darcie McKnight
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Vickie Craig
Village Properties
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$2,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
1.19%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$2,672,681

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$547,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.41%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2018
Closed on
Oct 2, 2018
Sold by
Klassen Denise M
Bought by
Gombos John and Gombos Carol
Seller's Agent
Darcie McKnight
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chris Gregoire & Real Estate
Compass
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$185,000
-11.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.52%
Original Mortgage
$987,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2015
Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Otto William J
Bought by
Klassen Denise M
Seller's Agent
Charlene Nagel
Village Properties
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Dabney
Village Properties
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$995,000
Premium/Discount to List
$96,000
10.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.86%
Original Mortgage
$597,000
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 1996
Sold by
Kirchhofer Werner and Kirchhofer Dorothea H
Bought by
Kirchhofer Werner and Kirchhofer Dorothea
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chase Lori S $2,125,000 Chicago Title Company
Gombos John $1,410,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Klassen Denise M $995,000 First American Title Company
Kirchhofer Werner -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gombos John $420,000
Previous Owner Gombos John $987,000
Previous Owner Klassen Denise M $592,000
Previous Owner Klassen Denise M $597,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/04/2023 05/04/23 Sold $2,125,000 +1.2% $2,073 / Sq Ft
04/15/2023 04/15/23 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2023 04/12/23 For Sale $2,100,000 +48.9% $2,049 / Sq Ft
11/01/2018 11/01/18 Sold $1,410,000 -11.6% --
10/01/2018 10/01/18 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2018 04/03/18 For Sale $1,595,000 +60.3% --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 Sold $995,000 +10.7% --
05/26/2015 05/26/15 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2015 05/20/15 For Sale $899,000 -- --
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $23,051 $2,210,850 $1,040,400 $1,170,450
2023 $23,051 $1,511,802 $804,150 $707,652
2022 $15,862 $1,482,160 $788,383 $693,777
2021 $15,497 $1,453,099 $772,925 $680,174
2020 $15,337 $1,438,200 $765,000 $673,200
2019 $15,049 $1,410,000 $750,000 $660,000
2018 $11,284 $1,056,183 $528,132 $528,051
2017 $10,910 $1,035,475 $517,777 $517,698
2016 $10,682 $1,015,173 $507,625 $507,548
2014 -- $69,560 $34,577 $34,983
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Darcie McKnight

    Village Properties

    (805) 969-8900

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Darcie McKnight
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Thomas Dabney

    Village Properties

    (805) 969-8900

    1 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Thomas Dabney
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Vickie Craig

    Village Properties

    (805) 708-2468

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Vickie Craig
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Chris Gregoire & Real Estate

    Compass

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Charlene Nagel

    Village Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 23-954

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 025-404-005

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93103 Lower Riviera

620 Sierra St, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 620 Sierra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 since 12 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,672,681, approximately $2,607 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 620 Sierra St is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Roosevelt Elementary School, Santa Barbara Junior High School, and Santa Barbara Senior High School.

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