NOT LISTED FOR SALE

621 W Ortega St Unit C Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,174,000 - $1,520,000

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,404 Sq Ft
$922/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 28, 2020

Last sale price $900,000 $641 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,092/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2020

Ultra Chic and pristine townhome offering the luxury of prime downtown living just minutes from The Funk Zone, City College & East Beach. This gorgeous, spacious unit offers an open floor plan with 2 outside patios, recessed lighting and wood floors throughout. Newer appliances, granite countertops and a lighted breakfast bar completes the desirable open kitchen concept. High ceilings, stylish lighting throughout and oversized sliding door to a private patio make this an entertainer's dream. 2 master suites replete with travertine bathrooms, floor to ceiling mirrored closet doors, ceiling fans and a steam shower. Tons of storage in addition to a large attic with high ceilings. With HOA fees at only $250 per month, this is your chance to live your Santa Barbara dream

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Scarborough

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01182792 Listed on: 11/10/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Marina Parker

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01949288

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,139

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 610

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,404 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Finished Attic
  • Laundry in unit

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile
  • Slate Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport

Location

  • 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

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

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-510-004

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, comm area maint, exterior maint
  • Ortega Cottages Community

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,139

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 250
  • Directions: San Pascual to Ortega and go west on Ortega.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Townhouse
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Stone, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2006
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(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 Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Stone2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Ortega Cottages
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Laundry In Unit2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Dining In Living Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Finished Attic2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Slate3: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Style Townhouse2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open
  • 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
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 037-510-004
  • Zoning: Other

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2020
Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Cappello Kristin M
Bought by
Cappello Joshua
Seller's Agent
Jim Scarborough
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Marina Parker
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$859,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$41,000
4.77%
Current Estimated Value
$1,284,261

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$384,261
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.19%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Outstanding Balance
$645,068
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$648,853

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2015
Closed on
Jul 24, 2015
Sold by
Murphy Michael
Bought by
Pennington Zachary J and Gamble Skyler
Seller's Agent
Mitch Stark
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Debby Rexford
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$665,000
Sold Price
$665,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.77%
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2010
Sold by
Hsbc Bank Usa National Association
Bought by
Murphy Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2009
Sold by
Marburg Marlies
Bought by
Hsbc Bank Usa National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2006
Sold by
Casa Ortega Llc
Bought by
Marburg Marlies

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,500
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2006
Sold by
Clous David T
Bought by
Casa Ortega Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,500
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2006
Sold by
Ortega Cottages Llc
Bought by
Clous David T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,500
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
Cappello Joshua -- First American Title
Cappello Joshua $900,000 First American Title
Pennington Zachary J $665,000 First American Title Company
Murphy Michael $375,000 First American Title Company
Hsbc Bank Usa National Association $509,000 Accommodation
Marburg Marlies -- Chicago Title Company
Casa Ortega Llc -- Accommodation
Clous David T -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cappello Joshua $720,000
Closed Cappello Joshua $0
Previous Owner Pennington Zachary J $555,000
Previous Owner Pennington Zachary J $625,500
Previous Owner Murphy Michael $346,500
Previous Owner Murphy Michael $225,000
Previous Owner Marburg Marlies $71,388
Previous Owner Marburg Marlies $72,500
Previous Owner Clous David T $314,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/28/2020 12/28/20 Sold $900,000 +4.8% $641 / Sq Ft
11/14/2020 11/14/20 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 For Sale $859,000 +29.2% $612 / Sq Ft
08/11/2015 08/11/15 Sold $665,000 0.0% $474 / Sq Ft
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 For Sale $665,000 -- $474 / Sq Ft
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 $10,139 $974,186 $487,093 $487,093
2023 $10,139 $936,360 $468,180 $468,180
2022 $9,784 $918,000 $459,000 $459,000
2021 $9,558 $900,000 $450,000 $450,000
2020 $7,653 $726,956 $359,908 $367,048
2019 $7,518 $712,702 $352,851 $359,851
2018 $7,337 $691,866 $345,933 $345,933
2017 $7,094 $678,300 $339,150 $339,150
2016 $7,050 $665,000 $332,500 $332,500
2015 $4,319 $408,087 $214,804 $193,283
2014 $4,248 $400,094 $210,597 $189,497
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Scarborough

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jim Scarborough

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 331-1465

    1 in this area

    79 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Marina Parker

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Mitch Stark

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 969-5026

    74 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Debby Rexford

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-4375

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 037-510-004

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Lower West

621 W Ortega St Unit C, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 621 W Ortega St Unit C, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 since 10 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,293,921, approximately $921 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 621 W Ortega St Unit C is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and San Marcos Senior High School.

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