NOT LISTED FOR SALE

638 Sutton Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Lower West Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $807,000 - $1,024,760

1 Bed
1 Bath
458 Sq Ft
$2,013/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 15, 2019

Last sale price $500,000 $1,092 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,367 / mo

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Deck
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is near park and schools

About This Home

As of March 2019

Court Confirmation Hearing 2/28/2019, 9AM, SB Superior Court. Minimum overbid $525,500, cash, no contingencies. Unique, different and eclectic. 458 sq. ft. cottage on an 8,700 sq. ft. lot. City and mountain views. Large parcel with carport and shed, plenty of parking. Kitchen has granite counters & stainless appliances. Fireplace in living room. Updated bath. Occupied, appt. with 24 hour notice required. Do not disturb owner.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeff Oien

Village Properties - 1 License #00852118 Listed on: 01/02/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Zia Group

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01710544

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • Flag Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is in average condition
  • Property is zoned A-1

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 458 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Schools

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

Additional Features

  • Property is near park and schools
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Community Details

  • Outside Pueblo Lands Community
  • 20 Westside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-060-015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: Driveway and access off of Marilla and W. De La Guerra, not Sutton.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Flag Lot
  • Subdivision Name: 20 - Westside
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1938
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Outside Pueblo Lands
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck3: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Detached: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • View City4: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Flag Lot2: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), City
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Fruit Trees
  • Foundation Details: Mixed

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-060-015
  • Zoning: A-1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2021
Sold by
Hall Taylor David
Bought by
Hall David E and Hall Karen A
Current Estimated Value
$921,940

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Outstanding Balance
$372,914
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$549,026

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Hall David and Hall Karen A
Bought by
Hall Taylor David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$418,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2019
Closed on
Mar 5, 2019
Sold by
Watson Mark and The Estate Of John A Ernest
Bought by
Hall Taylor David
Seller's Agent
Jeff Oien
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Zia Group
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$598,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$98,000
-16.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.00%
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2016
Sold by
Jimenez Fernando
Bought by
Ernest John A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2012
Closed on
Nov 15, 2012
Sold by
Homestrong Usa Llc
Bought by
Jimenez Fernando
Seller's Agent
Christian Winters
SolariaRealty.com
Buyer's Agent
Trigg Schaefer
Channel Islands Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.52%
Original Mortgage
$343,660
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2011
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Homestrong Usa Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,354,711
Interest Rate
4.72%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2010
Sold by
Townsend Maria Caroline
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2000
Sold by
Townsend Maria Caroline
Bought by
Roosevelt Duffey Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1999
Sold by
David Karpeles
Bought by
Townsend Maria Carolina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.96%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hall David E -- First American Title Company
Hall Taylor David -- First American Title Company
Hall David -- First American Title Company
Hall Taylor David $500,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Ernest John A $585,000 First American Title Company
Jimenez Fernando $350,000 First American Title
Homestrong Usa Llc $215,000 First American Title Company
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association $346,480 Servicelink
Roosevelt Duffey Trust -- --
Townsend Maria Carolina $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hall David E $416,000
Closed Hall David $418,000
Closed Hall Taylor David $425,000
Previous Owner Ernest John A $417,000
Previous Owner Jimenez Fernando $343,660
Previous Owner Homestrong Usa Llc $3,354,711
Previous Owner Townsend Maria Carolina $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/15/2019 03/15/19 Sold $500,000 -16.4% $1,092 / Sq Ft
01/09/2019 01/09/19 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2018 09/17/18 For Sale $598,000 +70.9% $1,306 / Sq Ft
12/14/2012 12/14/12 Sold $350,000 0.0% $662 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/13/2012 11/13/12 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2012 10/22/12 For Sale $349,900 -- $661 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $5,751 $557,755 $501,981 $55,774
2023 $5,751 $536,099 $482,490 $53,609
2022 $5,546 $525,588 $473,030 $52,558
2021 $5,415 $515,283 $463,755 $51,528
2020 $5,359 $510,000 $459,000 $51,000
2019 $6,850 $642,600 $525,300 $117,300
2018 $6,525 $608,634 $416,160 $192,474
2017 $6,309 $596,700 $408,000 $188,700
2016 $3,845 $364,081 $260,058 $104,023
2015 $3,802 $358,613 $256,152 $102,461
2014 $3,740 $351,589 $251,135 $100,454
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jeff Oien

    Village Properties - 1

  • Z

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Zia Group

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Christian Winters

    SolariaRealty.com

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Trigg Schaefer

    Channel Islands Realty

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 18-3397

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-060-015

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Lower West

638 Sutton Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

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