7926 Winchester Cir Goleta, CA 93117
El Encanto Heights Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,740
Sq Ft
6,970
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Tennis Courts
- Pool House
- Fruit Trees
- Goleta Valley Junior High School Rated A
- Property is near an ocean
- Mountain View
About This Home
As of September 2023One of the largest 4 bedroom, 3 bath homes in the highly sought after Winchester Commons. Beautiful 2740 sf residence anchored by a backyard botanical masterpiece including exotic specimens, fruit trees, and raised vegetable beds all set on a sophisticated automated irrigation system.
Custom inlaid Brazilian Cherry Wood and Limestone tile floors receive guests into the foyer and large living room. Downstairs provides a bedroom, living room, formal dining room, and large dining area in the kitchen adorned with a breakfast bar and fireplace.
Upstairs Master Ensuite complete with double sided gas fireplace, walk in closet, marble countertop & large tub. Two additional bedrooms upstairs with walk-in closets. The Home Owners Association includes a clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, and numerous gazebos & pathways are found throughout the well-maintained park-like green belts. Located on the Northern end of Goleta, near Sandpiper Golf Course, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, UCSB, the Butterfly Preserve, minutes to the entire Hollister retail corridor (Camino Real Marketplace Shopping Mall, the Storke Plaza Shopping Center) and only 10 minutes to the Santa Barbara Airport.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc. License #01909480 Listed on: 08/26/2023
Last Buyer's Agent
Tamra Leverson
Nationwide RE Executives
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,464
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Level Lot
- Irrigation
- Fruit Trees
- Property is in excellent condition
HOA Fees
- $389 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Tile Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,740 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Skylights
- Multiple Fireplaces
- Blinds
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Mountain Views
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Gas Oven
- Built-In Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Open Parking
Pool
- Pool House
- Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Features
- Property is near an ocean
- Tennis Courts
Location
- Property is near a park
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
- Property is near shops
- Property is near a bus stop
Schools
- Brandon Elementary School
- Gol Valley Middle School
- Dos Pueblos High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 079-710-015
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include comm area maint
- Winchester Commons Community
- 35 Winchester Commons Subdivision
- Greenbelt
- Planned Unit Development
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Clubhouse
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 26, 2023
Closed on
Sep 19, 2023
Sold by
Grant-Chapman Family Trust
Bought by
Mary Ellen Semmelhaack Living Trust and Semmelhaack
Seller's Agent
Melissa Borders
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tamra Leverson
Nationwide RE Executives
List Price
$1,749,000
Sold Price
$1,715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-1.94%
Views
41
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.25%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 5, 2002
Sold by
Chapman George B and Grant Cheryl R
Bought by
Chapman George B and Grant Cheryl R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
5.46%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 17, 2002
Sold by
Chapman George B and Grant Cheryl R
Bought by
Chapman George B and Grant Cheryl R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
5.46%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2001
Sold by
Chapman George B and Grant Cheryl R
Bought by
Chapman George B and Grant Cheryl R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 27, 1997
Sold by
Arroyo Vista Partners
Bought by
Chapman George B and Grant Cheryl R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,715,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $379,000 | Fidelity National Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $333,700 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $300,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $341,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $303,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $37,850 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 07/11/25 | Price Changed | $1,925,000 | +97368.4% | $703 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | For Sale | $1,975 | -99.9% | $1 / Sq Ft |
| 09/21/2023 09/21/23 | Sold | $1,715,000 | -1.9% | $626 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2023 09/01/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/14/2023 07/14/23 | For Sale | $1,749,000 | 0.0% | $638 / Sq Ft |
| 07/05/2023 07/05/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/27/2023 06/27/23 | Price Changed | $1,749,000 | -2.8% | $638 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2023 05/16/23 | For Sale | $1,799,000 | 0.0% | $657 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2022 08/27/22 | Off Market | $6,200 | -- | -- |
| 08/26/2022 08/26/22 | Rented | $6,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/16/2022 08/16/22 | For Rent | $6,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/31/2022 05/31/22 | Rented | $6,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/31/2022 05/31/22 | Off Market | $6,200 | -- | -- |
| 05/17/2022 05/17/22 | For Rent | $6,200 | +25.3% | -- |
| 08/01/2020 08/01/20 | Rented | $4,950 | -6.6% | -- |
| 08/01/2020 08/01/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/25/2020 06/25/20 | For Rent | $5,300 | -- | -- |
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $18,464 | $1,749,300 | $765,000 | $984,300 |
| 2023 | $18,464 | $581,650 | $168,810 | $412,840 |
| 2022 | $6,371 | $570,246 | $165,500 | $404,746 |
| 2021 | $6,266 | $559,065 | $162,255 | $396,810 |
| 2020 | $6,031 | $553,334 | $160,592 | $392,742 |
| 2019 | $5,921 | $542,486 | $157,444 | $385,042 |
| 2018 | $5,811 | $531,850 | $154,357 | $377,493 |
| 2017 | $5,717 | $521,423 | $151,331 | $370,092 |
| 2016 | $5,581 | $511,200 | $148,364 | $362,836 |
| 2014 | $5,396 | $493,660 | $143,274 | $350,386 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Randy Freed & Kellie Clenet
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(805) 895-1799
4 in this area
103 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Melissa Borders
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
(213) 841-8124
1 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
K
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Kip Glover
Douglas Elliman of California, Inc.
(805) 452-4423
1 in this area
7 Total Sales
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T
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Tamra Leverson
Nationwide RE Executives
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Tamra Van Order
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
(805) 705-3236
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 23-1368
APN: 079-710-015
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