NOT LISTED FOR SALE

635 W Ortega St Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,687,688

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,051 Sq Ft
$1,606/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 3, 2022

Last sale price $1,655,000 $1,575 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,118 / mo

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2022

TWO HOMES - ONE LOT Located on Santa Barbara's Westside! 635 & 637 West Ortega consists of a refreshed 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1920's era Craftsman style Home and a spacious 2nd Level 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home built NEW in 2006. 637 W. Ortega features mountain views from the balcony patio and BOTH properties offer newer plumbing, roofing, electrical, paint & carpet. Centrally located just minutes to the beach, downtown, schools, dining, and shopping. A great property for an investor OR the new owners could live in one and rent the other. Located on a unique cul-de-sac with shade trees and a neighborhood of Homes reflecting pride of ownership!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Martin

Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. License #01372928 Listed on: 06/15/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Todd Shea

Sotheby's International Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,051 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Ramps

Location

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

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 20 Westside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 037-101-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

5,662 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Gas Hookup, Other, In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Gate:Elec
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Westside
  • Reso Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage, Medit, Spanish, Craftsman
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 2006
  • Property Information Total #Units: 2
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security GateElec: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1051.0
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #33: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 5662.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Laundry Gas Hookup2: Yes
  • Style Medit2: Yes
  • Style Spanish2: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Appliances Included Central Vac2: Yes
  • Style Craftsman2: Yes
  • Foundation Pier Post: Yes
  • Handicapped Access Ramp2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Central Vac, Dryer, Gas Stove, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), City
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.13
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fenced: ALL
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Pier & Post

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1, Gar #3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 037-101-001
  • Zoning: R-2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5662.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2022
Closed on
Jul 29, 2022
Sold by
Andrew A Ruiz Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Larry Martin
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Todd Shea
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-7.8%
Current Estimated Value
$1,687,688

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,688
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.47%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2021
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A and The Andrew A Ruiz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,025,000
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2018
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A and Andrew A Ruiz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2018
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2018
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A and Andrew A Ruiz Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2014
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A and The Andrew A Ruiz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$491,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2008
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A and The Andrew A Ruiz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,900
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2003
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2002
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A and The Andrew A Ruiz Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2001
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A and The Andrew A Ruiz Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2001
Sold by
Ruiz Andrew A
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2000
Sold by
Covington Colette
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.97%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2000
Sold by
Mccarty William H
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,875
Interest Rate
7.71%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2000
Sold by
Mccarty William H
Bought by
Ruiz Andrew A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 1998
Sold by
Mccarty William H and Shay Deborah
Bought by
Mccarty William H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1993
Sold by
Bonilla Kenneth B
Bought by
Mccarty William H and Shay Mccarty Deborah
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Off Market $1,655,000 -- --
08/03/2022 08/03/22 Sold $1,655,000 +3.8% $1,575 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Price Changed $1,595,000 -11.1% $1,518 / Sq Ft
06/14/2022 06/14/22 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $1,708 / 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 $18,200 $1,756,299 $955,087 $801,212
2025 $17,888 $1,721,862 $936,360 $785,502
2023 $17,888 $1,655,000 $900,000 $755,000
2022 $7,771 $735,068 $411,491 $323,577
2021 $7,590 $720,656 $403,423 $317,233
2020 $7,511 $713,268 $399,287 $313,981
2019 $7,379 $699,283 $391,458 $307,825
2018 $7,273 $685,573 $383,783 $301,790
2017 $7,031 $672,131 $376,258 $295,873
2016 $6,917 $658,953 $368,881 $290,072
2014 $6,727 $636,343 $356,224 $280,119
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • LM

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Larry Martin

    Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.

  • TS

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Todd Shea

    Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-1963

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 037-101-001

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Lower West

635 W Ortega St, Santa Barbara, CA

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