NOT LISTED FOR SALE

718 Western Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Westside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,087,000 - $1,224,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
840 Sq Ft
$1,359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 28, 2012

Last sale price $410,000 $488 Per Sq Ft

Est. 178% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,375/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Mountain View
  • Cottage
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A-
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of November 2012

Great single family home with lots of privacy. Short sale opportunity must sell ASAP. Must see to appreciate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tony Suleiman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Listed on: 09/21/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Tony Suleiman

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties Listed on: 09/21/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Tile Flooring
  • Mountain Views
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • Property near a hospital
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Harding Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Sewer Stub Out

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 039-032-036

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Directions: W. on Carrilo, R on Chino, and R Western.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Architectural Style: Other, Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Tile
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other, Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1930
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.09
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Shingles: Yes
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Year Built: 1930.0
  • Assessor's Data Assessor Lot Acres: 0.09
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Acres: 0.09
  • Topography: Level

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #1

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harding
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 039-032-036
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2016
Sold by
Gorgita Christine
Bought by
Gorgita Christine
Current Estimated Value
$1,141,826

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2012
Closed on
Nov 16, 2012
Sold by
Smith Michael R
Bought by
Gorgita Christine M
Seller's Agent
Tony Suleiman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Tony Suleiman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$429,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-4.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Outstanding Balance
$226,009
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$915,817

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2007
Sold by
Smith Michelle D
Bought by
Smith Michael R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2007
Sold by
Jezek Jan and Jezek Guillermina
Bought by
Smith Michael R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2007
Sold by
Smith Michelle D
Bought by
Smith Michael R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2007
Sold by
Reynoza Dora and Reynoza David
Bought by
Jezek Jan and Jezek Guillermina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2000
Sold by
Ruelas Luis L and Ruelas Martha E
Bought by
Reynoza David and Reynoza Dora

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
8.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1995
Sold by
Ruelas Rueben
Bought by
Ruelas Luis L and Ruelas Martha E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1994
Sold by
Blakley James R and Blakley Bonnie L
Bought by
Ruelas Luis L and Ruelas Martha E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,200
Interest Rate
8.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1994
Sold by
Ruelas Luis L and Ruelas Martha E
Bought by
Ruelas Luis L and Ruelas Martha E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,200
Interest Rate
8.38%
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
Gorgita Christine -- None Available
Gorgita Christine M $410,000 First American Title Company
Smith Michael R -- First American Title Company
Smith Michael R -- First American Title Company
Smith Michael R -- Fidelity National Title Co
Jezek Jan $13,615 None Available
Reynoza David $315,000 American Title Co
Ruelas Luis L -- --
Ruelas Luis L $190,000 First American Title Ins Co
Ruelas Luis L -- First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gorgita Christine M $328,000
Previous Owner Smith Michael R $520,000
Previous Owner Smith Michael R $520,000
Previous Owner Reynoza David $117,000
Previous Owner Ruelas Luis L $167,200
Closed Reynoza David $144,503
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/28/2012 11/28/12 Sold $410,000 -4.4% $488 / Sq Ft
09/22/2012 09/22/12 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2012 09/21/12 For Sale $429,000 -- $511 / 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 $5,203 $504,876 $258,594 $246,282
2023 $5,203 $485,272 $248,553 $236,719
2022 $5,017 $475,758 $243,680 $232,078
2021 $4,899 $466,430 $238,902 $227,528
2020 $4,847 $461,648 $236,453 $225,195
2019 $4,761 $452,597 $231,817 $220,780
2018 $4,692 $443,723 $227,272 $216,451
2017 $4,536 $435,023 $222,816 $212,207
2016 $4,494 $426,495 $218,448 $208,047
2014 $4,372 $411,861 $210,953 $200,908
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Tony Suleiman

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 12-2989

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 039-032-036

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Westside

718 Western Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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