NOT LISTED FOR SALE

654 La Roda Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93111

East Goleta Valley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,670,458 - $1,902,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,790 Sq Ft
$995/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 10, 2025

Last sale price $1,785,000 $997 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $10,892 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Peek-A-Boo Views
  • Lawn
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Hollister Elementary School Rated A
  • Cottage
  • 3-minute walk to Rhoads Park

About This Home

As of December 2025

Hidden behind a private fence near the Obern Bike Trail, Rhodes Park, and More Mesa Bluffs, this tropical hideaway captures the spirit of coastal California living with a hint of island soul. Fully fenced and framed by lush palms and vibrant greenery, a bright 4BD/ 2BA home designed for seamless indoor-outdoor flow awaits. Sunlit interiors open to a spacious covered patio with fireplace and wood-fired pizza oven, perfect for effortless entertaining and laid-back evenings. Thoughtful upgrades include a new roof (2021), modern garage door, new fencing, and low-maintenance turf. Private yet perfectly connected, minutes to beaches, the coastal bike path to UCSB, hiking trails, shops, fitness studios, and local dining. Your hidden paradise awaits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Kogevinas

Sotheby's International Realty License #01209514 Listed on: 11/04/2025

Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Devon Forbes

Sotheby's International Realty License #01985015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Peek-A-Boo
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,790 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Fireplace in Patio

Schools

  • Hollister Elementary School
  • Lacolina Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Purifier is Owned

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 065-533-008
  • Seller Considering Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: Exit off of Turnpike exit, take a left on Turnpike, Right on Hollister, Left on South San Marcos, Right on Anita, Left on Via Miguel, Right on Douglas Lane, Left on La Roda Avenue
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent, Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1966
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.15
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Hollister
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Built-In Gas Range: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Gas8: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Patio3: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Included Water Purifier Owned: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Patio
  • Appliances Included:Built-In Gas Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Setting, Partial/Filtered
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn, Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hollister
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaColina

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 065-533-008
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2025
Closed on
Dec 4, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nancy Kogevinas
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Devon Forbes
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,785,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.56%
Views
49
Current Estimated Value
$1,780,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,135
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.40%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
0.0617%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brett Buschbom
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Kogevinas
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
2.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.11%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
0.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2017
Closed on
Nov 27, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tania Martinez
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Brett Buschbom
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$795,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-6.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.88%
Original Mortgage
$129,750
Interest Rate
0.0392%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,900
Interest Rate
0.0617%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,785,000 Chicago Title Company
$1,325,000 First American Title Company
-- First American Title Company
$795,000 Chicago Title Co
$679,000 First American Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $750,000
Previous Owner $850,000
Previous Owner $738,500
Previous Owner $129,750
Previous Owner $625,500
Previous Owner $125,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $693,000
Previous Owner $136,000
Previous Owner $67,900
Previous Owner $543,200
Previous Owner $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/10/2025 12/10/25 Sold $1,785,000 -0.6% $997 / Sq Ft
11/10/2025 11/10/25 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2025 11/04/25 For Sale $1,795,000 +35.5% $1,003 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Sold $1,325,000 +2.3% $740 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2021 08/09/21 For Sale $1,295,000 +62.9% $723 / Sq Ft
12/20/2017 12/20/17 Sold $795,000 -6.5% $444 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/08/2017 11/08/17 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2017 09/18/17 For Sale $850,000 -- $475 / 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 $15,277 $1,785,000 $825,000 $960,000
2025 $15,007 $1,406,100 $742,845 $663,255
2023 $15,007 $1,351,500 $714,000 $637,500
2022 $14,522 $1,325,000 $700,000 $625,000
2021 $9,386 $835,686 $436,239 $399,447
2020 $9,144 $827,118 $431,766 $395,352
2019 $8,981 $810,900 $423,300 $387,600
2018 $8,798 $795,000 $415,000 $380,000
2017 $8,526 $761,000 $448,000 $313,000
2016 $7,711 $692,000 $407,000 $285,000
2014 $7,310 $646,000 $380,000 $266,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Kogevinas

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Nancy Kogevinas

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 450-6233

    3 in this area

    187 Total Sales

    Nancy Kogevinas
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Devon Forbes

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 450-7907

    3 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Devon Forbes
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Brett Buschbom

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 451-9108

    9 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Brett Buschbom
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  • Tania Martinez

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Tania Martinez

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 729-0174

    2 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Tania Martinez
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-4045

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 065-533-008

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93111 East Goleta Valley

654 La Roda Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

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