$966,500
SOLD MAY 27, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,627 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$594 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Home Office
  • Community Playground
  • Property is near park
  • Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of May 2025

From the moment you walk in, 686 Sapphire Avenue envelops you in warmth and elegance. This updated home has been so well cared for, you can feel it. A designer once lived here, and it shows with tasteful updates and smart touches throughout. The desirable 1627sf floor plan flows beautifully, with three bedrooms and two baths, all on one level. The living room welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, rich wood-style floors, and a striking stone fireplace with a custom mantel. From there, you move into the open kitchen with granite countertops, which connects seamlessly to the family room — perfect for gathering and entertaining. Sliding doors lead out to a private patio, offering an easy extension of your living space. The spacious primary suite is tucked away at the back of the home, featuring vaulted ceilings, generous closet space, and direct access to the backyard. The primary bath has been updated with an over-sized glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and a large skylight overhead fills the room with incredible natural light. Every room in the home offers a connection to the outdoors whether it's a garden patio off the guest bedrooms, the sunny courtyard off the living spaces, or the private backyard with no neighbor behind you, providing rare privacy and peace. An attached two car garage is light and bright for the hobbyist. Thoughtful upgrades like a newer roof, central air conditioning, and a beautiful move-in ready interior add even more value to this exceptional property. Located adjacent to Ventura Community Park and the Ventura Aquatic Center, 686 Sapphire Avenue offers unbeatable access to outdoor recreation. A scenic bike and walking path runs nearby, running from the east side of Ventura past Victoria Avenue. Beyond the neighborhood, Ventura's numerous hiking trails, parks, charming downtown and beautiful beaches invite you to enjoy the very best of California's coastal lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Toni Guy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01491191 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Allison Easley

Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors License #02056213

Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 4,791 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Property is in excellent condition

HOA Fees

  • $45 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,627 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Home Office

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Schools

  • See Remarks Elementary School

Additional Features

  • Property is near park
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 087-0-182-095
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Community Details

Overview

  • Stonehenge Community
  • Ventura Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

4,791 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$45 per month

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Reso Association Amenities: Play Area
  • Subdivision Name: Ventura
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1987
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: See Remarks
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Other
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Other
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced ALL2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Drought Tolerant LND2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • Cooling Central Air: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1627.0
  • Rooms Office3: Yes
  • Dining In Kitchen4: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 4791.0
  • Style:Contemporary2: Yes
  • Location Info Development Name: Stonehenge
  • AssocPark Amenities Play Area: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee2: 135.0
  • CondoCO-OPPUD Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Acres: 0.11
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Fenced: ALL, Drought Tolerant LND
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gar #2, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 135.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: See Remarks
  • High School: Other
  • Middle Or Junior School: Other

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 087-0-182-095
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
May 9, 2025
Sold by
Diamond Family Trust and Foster Steven
Bought by
George And Sarah Douglas Family Trust and Douglas
Seller's Agent
Toni Guy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Allison Easley
Re/Max Gold Coast Realtors
List Price
$965,000
Sold Price
$966,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.16%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$946,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,164
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.48%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$348,753
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$597,583

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2016
Sold by
Diamond Donald Allan and Diamond Frances Elaine
Bought by
Diamond Donald A and Diamond Frances E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2006
Sold by
Austin Robert D and Pauline Austin E
Bought by
Diamond Donald Allan and Diamond Frances Elaine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1993
Sold by
Christensen Raymond G and Christensen Shirley J
Bought by
Austin Robert D and Pauline Austin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $966,500 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $572,000 First Southwestern Title Com
Grant Deed $215,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $350,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $108,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $966,500 +0.2% $594 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $965,000 -- $593 / 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 $3,046 $283,745 $113,494 $170,251
2024 $3,046 $278,182 $111,269 $166,913
2023 $3,011 $272,728 $109,087 $163,641
2022 $2,801 $267,381 $106,948 $160,433
2021 $2,753 $262,139 $104,851 $157,288
2020 $2,727 $259,453 $103,777 $155,676
2019 $2,677 $254,367 $101,743 $152,624
2018 $2,632 $249,381 $99,749 $149,632
2017 $2,584 $244,493 $97,794 $146,699
2016 $2,538 $239,700 $95,877 $143,823
2015 $2,497 $236,101 $94,438 $141,663
2014 $2,461 $231,478 $92,589 $138,889
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 25-1711

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 087-0-182-095

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