NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 Romero Canyon Montecito, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $3,324,000 - $4,570,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,257 Sq Ft
$1,753/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2019

Treat yourself to a very special home--a gorgeous and fully furnished gem available up to November 20, 2019 and then again starting in March 2020. Spacious and filled with light, this 3-bedroom home is reminiscent of a Hamptons cottage, with fantastic flow, soaring ceilings, tasteful decor, meticulous attention to detail and designer touches throughout. Includes a large chef's kitchen, formal dining room, family room, and an office that can be used as a fourth bedroom. Set well off the street, the home has a gated entry garden, outdoor dining area, BBQ, and private yard where you can relax and enjoy Montecito living. Two car garage plus 3 uncovered spaces. Includes A/C, gardener and utilities, TV and cable internet. Sorry, but absolutely no pets accepted. Magical, relaxing home!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Susan Irwin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01413354 Listed on: 07/31/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Renter's Agent

Susan Irwin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01413354 Listed on: 07/31/2019

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,245

Year Built

  • 1969

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Cottage

Interior Spaces

  • 2,257 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Open Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 8/26/19
  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-152-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,245

Year Built

1969

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: ResidentialLease
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • NumberUnfurnished: Furnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Entry Lvl(No Stairs), Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Property Information:Date Available: 2019-08-26
  • Property Information Total Bathrooms2: 2.0
  • Style Cal Cottage2: Yes
  • Construction Single Story: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced All: Yes
  • View Mountain(s): Yes
  • View Setting: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping BBQ: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Deck: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Living Room: Yes
  • Furnishings Fully Furnished: Yes
  • Furnishings Internet: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #23: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • HeatingCooling GFA2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Unc #34: Yes
  • Dining Formal: Yes
  • Amenities Cathedral Ceilings: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen: Yes
  • Pets No: Yes
  • Construction Entry Lvl(No Stairs): Yes
  • LocationTopo Level2: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • HeatingCooling AC Central: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built (Public Record): 1969

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Other Rooms:Office: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Mountain(s), Setting
  • Exterior Features: Yard Irrigation PRT, BBQ, Deck, Fenced All

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Unc #3
  • Laundry:In Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: GFA
  • HeatingYN: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-152-005

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2020
Sold by
Severance Nancy H
Bought by
Severance Richard W
Current Estimated Value
$3,957,075

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2020
Sold by
Brown Eileen M
Bought by
Brown Eileen M and Brown Eileen M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2020
Sold by
Brown Eileen M and The Eileen M Brown Separate Pr
Bought by
Brown Eileen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,399,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,245,571
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,609,823

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2015
Sold by
Giles Chris and Giles Amy
Bought by
Brown Eileen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,535,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2013
Sold by
Batarse Elizabeth J
Bought by
Giles Chris and Giles Amy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2012
Sold by
Robinson Suzanne M
Bought by
Batarse Elizabeth J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2006
Sold by
David Thomas & Associates
Bought by
Robinson Suzanne M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,496,250
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2006
Sold by
Thomas David C and Thomas Patricia
Bought by
David Thomas & Assoc Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,496,250
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2005
Sold by
Nelson Erik and Nelson Dora
Bought by
Thomas David C and Thomas Patricia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$806,250
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2004
Sold by
Nelson Erik
Bought by
Nelson Erik and Nelson Dora

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
5.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2003
Sold by
Nelson Erik
Bought by
Nelson Erik and Nelson Dora

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2001
Sold by
Nelson Melvin A
Bought by
Nelson Erik
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
Severance Richard W -- Chicago Title Company
Brown Eileen M -- None Available
Brown Eileen M -- Servicelink
Brown Eileen M $2,195,000 Chicago Title Company
Giles Chris $1,850,000 Chicago Title Company
Batarse Elizabeth J $1,798,500 Chicago Title Company
Robinson Suzanne M -- First American Title Company
David Thomas & Assoc Inc -- First American Title Company
Thomas David C $1,075,000 First American Title Company
Nelson Erik -- American National Title Insu
Nelson Erik -- Multiple
Nelson Erik -- --
Nelson Erik -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Eileen M $1,399,000
Closed Brown Eileen M $1,535,000
Previous Owner Giles Chris $775,000
Previous Owner Robinson Suzanne M $1,488,000
Previous Owner Robinson Suzanne M $1,496,250
Previous Owner Thomas David C $806,250
Previous Owner Nelson Erik $15,000
Previous Owner Nelson Erik $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/03/2019 10/03/19 Rented $8,200 0.0% --
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Under Contract -- -- --
07/30/2019 07/30/19 For Rent $8,200 +2.5% --
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Rented $8,000 -10.1% --
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Under Contract -- -- --
03/25/2018 03/25/18 For Rent $8,900 -- --
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 $28,245 $2,638,053 $1,682,586 $955,467
2023 $28,245 $2,535,616 $1,617,250 $918,366
2022 $27,274 $2,485,899 $1,585,540 $900,359
2021 $25,244 $2,437,156 $1,554,451 $882,705
2020 $24,991 $2,412,167 $1,538,513 $873,654
2019 $24,464 $2,364,871 $1,508,347 $856,524
2018 $23,985 $2,318,502 $1,478,772 $839,730
2017 $23,578 $2,273,042 $1,449,777 $823,265
2016 $22,915 $2,228,473 $1,421,350 $807,123
2014 -- $1,850,000 $1,000,000 $850,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Susan Irwin

    Landlord's Agent in 2019

    Susan Irwin

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 705-6973

    2 in this area

    65 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: RN-15662

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-152-005

California Santa Barbara County Montecito 93108

655 Romero Canyon, Montecito, CA

This home is located at 655 Romero Canyon, Montecito, CA 93108 since 31 July 2019 and is currently priced at $3,957,075. This property was built in 1969. 655 Romero Canyon is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Santa Barbara Junior High School, Santa Barbara Senior High School, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.

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