NOT LISTED FOR SALE

821 Kentia Ave Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Westside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,245,000 - $1,645,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,348 Sq Ft
$1,064/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2020

Last sale price $835,000 $619 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,929/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • San Marcos Senior High School Rated A
  • Lawn
  • Shed

About This Home

As of August 2020

Charming upper west side 3 bedroom + 2 bath conveniently located on a quiet sought after street and streaming with light. French doors lead to delightful back yard with mature avocado, lemon and lime trees. The new addition, master suite, features dramatic high beam ceilings, fireplace, full bath and access to the beautiful private yard. This wonderful home has original wood floors throughout and is awaiting your vision. As a bonus, the garage has a finished loft.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Scarborough

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01182792 Listed on: 07/07/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Wesolowski

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02012547

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,410

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Laundry in Garage

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Schools

  • Harding Elementary School
  • Lacumbre Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 043-042-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,410

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Garage
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Hardwood, PRT, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1954
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.12
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Harding
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaCumbre
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Stove3: Yes
  • Security Smoke Detector(s)2: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Laundry In Garage2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #12: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings PRT2: Yes
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Primary Bedroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Acres: 0.12
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Raised

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: SB Wtr
  • Heating:Floor Furnace: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Harding
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaCumbre

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 043-042-005
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2020
Closed on
Aug 10, 2020
Sold by
Barrett Elizabeth Wells and Snyder Elizabeth Barrett
Bought by
Bauer Danielle H and Shapland Patrick
Seller's Agent
Jim Scarborough
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Carol Wesolowski
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$60,000
-6.7%
Current Estimated Value
$1,487,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$652,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.48%
Original Mortgage
$668,000
Outstanding Balance
$592,522
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$842,182

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2009
Sold by
Snyder Elizabeth Barrett and Jencks Mary W
Bought by
Snyder Elizabeth Barrett and Jencks Mary W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2009
Sold by
Snyder Robert Timothy
Bought by
Snyder Elizabeth Barrett and Jencks Mary W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$447,000
Interest Rate
4.82%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2005
Sold by
Griffin William A
Bought by
Griffin Elizabeth B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2001
Sold by
Griffin William A and Griffin Elizabeth W
Bought by
Griffin William A and Griffin Elizabeth B

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
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 1998
Sold by
Ballantyne Joseph D and Ballantyne Jill A
Bought by
Griffin William A and Barrett Elizabeth W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1998
Sold by
Jencks Richard W and Griffin William A
Bought by
Griffin William A and Barrett Elizabeth W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Sold by
Ballantyne Jill A
Bought by
Ballantyne Joseph D and Ballantyne Jill A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 1997
Sold by
Ballantyne Joseph D and Ballantyne Jill A
Bought by
Ballantyne Jill A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$15,000
Interest Rate
7.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1996
Sold by
Ballantyne Jill A
Bought by
Ballantyne Joseph D and Ballantyne Jill A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1996
Sold by
Ballantyne Joseph D
Bought by
Ballantyne Jill A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.34%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 1996
Sold by
Allen Marlene and Berkman William
Bought by
Ballantyne Jill A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.34%
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
Bauer Danielle H $835,000 First American Title Company
Snyder Elizabeth Barrett -- First American Title Company
Snyder Elizabeth Barrett -- First American Title Company
Griffin Elizabeth B -- First American Title Company
Griffin Elizabeth Barrett -- First American Title Company
Griffin William A -- First American Title
Griffin William A $335,000 Equity Title Company
Griffin William A -- Equity Title Company
Ballantyne Joseph D -- --
Ballantyne Jill A -- Fidelity National Title
Ballantyne Joseph D -- --
Ballantyne Jill A -- Equity Title Company
Ballantyne Jill A $215,000 Equity Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bauer Danielle H $668,000
Previous Owner Snyder Elizabeth Barrett $125,000
Previous Owner Snyder Elizabeth Barrett $447,000
Previous Owner Griffin Elizabeth Barrett $470,000
Previous Owner Griffin William A $233,000
Previous Owner Griffin William A $50,000
Previous Owner Griffin William A $210,000
Previous Owner Ballantyne Joseph D $225,000
Previous Owner Ballantyne Jill A $15,000
Previous Owner Ballantyne Jill A $172,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $835,000 -6.7% $619 / Sq Ft
07/17/2020 07/17/20 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2020 07/07/20 For Sale $895,000 -- $664 / 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 $9,410 $903,829 $595,337 $308,492
2023 $9,410 $868,734 $572,220 $296,514
2022 $9,080 $851,700 $561,000 $290,700
2021 $8,871 $835,000 $550,000 $285,000
2020 $5,043 $480,200 $229,347 $250,853
2019 $4,954 $470,785 $224,850 $245,935
2018 $4,882 $461,555 $220,442 $241,113
2017 $4,720 $452,506 $216,120 $236,386
2016 $4,673 $443,634 $211,883 $231,751
2014 $4,545 $428,412 $204,613 $223,799
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Scarborough

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jim Scarborough

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 331-1465

    2 in this area

    79 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carol Wesolowski

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-2549

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 043-042-005

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93101 Westside

821 Kentia Ave, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 821 Kentia Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 since 07 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,434,704, approximately $1,064 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 821 Kentia Ave is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including Harding University Partnership, La Cumbre Junior High School, and San Marcos Senior High School.

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