NOT LISTED FOR SALE

657 Romero Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Estimated Value: $2,831,000 - $4,970,062

3 Beds
5 Baths
2,748 Sq Ft
$1,441/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2020

Last sale price $1,615,000 $588 Per Sq Ft

Est. 145% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,906/month

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Fruit Trees
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
  • Mountain View
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of March 2020

California single level home offers open concept living on a spacious private gated parcel.. A covered entry greets guests with an inviting living room w/ vaulted ceilings and a wood burning fireplace as its centerpiece. The adjacent great room also features vaulted ceilings, an updated custom kitchen, large island with additional sink and family room perfect for entertaining Santa Barbara style. Additional spaces; 3 en-suite bedrooms, formal dining room, guest 1/2 bath, laundry and mud room. Sliding doors throughout allow easy access to the exteriors highlighting; a large stone patio, park-like yard and custom pool and spa. Detached 2-car garage reimagined.
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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Koutnik

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 12/09/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Crysta Metzger

Sotheby's International Realty License #01340521

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,748 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Multiple Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Mont Union Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 007-152-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,907

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From East Valley Rd - head up Romero Canyon. Property is on the West Side of the street near Featherhill.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1955
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.41
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Mont Union
  • 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
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Pool: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 2748.0
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 17859.0
  • Fireplace(s):_two_3: Yes
  • WaterSewer Septic In: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Uncovered Spaces: 4.0
  • FlrWdw Coverings Wood2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Covered2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Included OvenRngeBlt-In2: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Rnge/Blt-In, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom, 2, LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.41
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Pool, Patio Open, Patio Covered, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: ALL, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 007-152-004
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 9, 2019
Closed on
Mar 6, 2020
Sold by
Goldman Alan S and Pablo Manzarek Irrevocable Tru
Bought by
Tahouri Bobby and Tahouri Carin Noland
Seller's Agent
Barbara Koutnik
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Crysta Metzger
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,639,000
Sold Price
$1,615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-1.46%
Current Estimated Value
$3,960,766

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,345,766
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,292,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,147,035
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,738,675

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Goldman Alan
Bought by
Goldman Alan S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2004
Sold by
Santoro Robert J and Santoro Karen
Bought by
Goldman Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,330,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2004
Sold by
Santoro Robert J
Bought by
Santoro Robert J and Santoro Karen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,330,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1997
Sold by
Santoro Robert J
Bought by
Santoro Robert J and Santoro Karen Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.36%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1997
Sold by
Gaudi Arthur R and Harger Violet H
Bought by
Santoro Robert J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.36%
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
Tahouri Bobby $1,615,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Goldman Alan S -- None Available
Goldman Alan -- First American Title Company
Santoro Robert J -- First American Title Company
Santoro Robert J -- Lawyers Title
Santoro Robert J $500,000 Lawyers Title Company
Santoro Robert J -- Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tahouri Bobby $1,292,000
Previous Owner Goldman Alan $1,330,000
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $250,000
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $999,975
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $100,000
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $75,000
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $596,000
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $100,000
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $487,500
Previous Owner Santoro Robert J $375,000
Previous Owner Edmondson Allan $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Sold $1,615,000 -1.5% $588 / Sq Ft
02/17/2020 02/17/20 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2019 10/18/19 For Sale $1,639,000 -- $596 / 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 $17,907 $1,766,234 $874,915 $891,319
2023 $17,907 $1,697,651 $840,942 $856,709
2022 $17,276 $1,664,364 $824,453 $839,911
2021 $16,907 $1,631,731 $808,288 $823,443
2020 $16,809 $1,615,000 $1,000,000 $615,000
2019 $21,279 $2,056,000 $1,116,000 $940,000
2018 $22,392 $2,164,000 $1,175,000 $989,000
2017 $22,450 $2,164,000 $1,175,000 $989,000
2016 $21,202 $2,061,000 $1,119,000 $942,000
2015 $20,835 $2,021,000 $1,097,000 $924,000
2014 -- $1,925,000 $1,045,000 $880,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Barbara Koutnik

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Crysta Metzger

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (805) 453-8700

    7 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Crysta Metzger
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 19-3599

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 007-152-004

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93108

657 Romero Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 657 Romero Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108 since 09 December 2019 and is currently estimated at $3,960,766, approximately $1,441 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 657 Romero Canyon Rd 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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