839 Mission Canyon Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Mission Canyon Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,007
Sq Ft
0.42
Acres
Highlights
- Guest House
- View of Trees or Woods
- Reverse Osmosis System
- Santa Barbara Senior High School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
About This Home
As of December 2019Wonderfully updated craftsman home w/ detached 1 Bed/1 Bath guest cottage rests on nearly 1/2 acre of usable land in a prime Mission Canyon location. Original charm has been preserved while the home has been renovated throughout with all modern conveniences, incl. gourmet kitchen, period bathrooms & dual-pane windows. Approved plans add ~500sqft master suite. Easy access to the Mission & Downtown. This quintessential craftsman home has incredibly unique features making it stand out from the typical property of this vintage. All the original appeal shines as brightly as it did in 1900, such as beadboard and wainscoting in many rooms, picture rail throughout the home, refinished wood floors and Saltillo tile in some areas, leaded windows and a brick fireplace along with numerous built-in storage and shelving options. Newer upgrades include all new kitchen and baths, built to complement the period, with marble counters and custom white shaker style cabinets in the kitchen. Top-name appliances include a Bosch dishwasher, Liebherr refrigerator, Bertazzoni gas range, and Gaggenau steam oven and warming drawer. The bathrooms were updated with subway and hexagonal tile, a clawfoot tub and shower in one and a tiled walk-in shower in the other. The bathroom has a warm floor (radiant heating) system and the whole home is protected by an alarm system with motion detectors and motion-activated outdoor lights.
Other upgrades to the home's systems include copper plumbing, newer electrical wiring, as well as interior and exterior light fixtures and ceiling fans, select dual-paned windows, newer insulation and a Takagi on-demand water heater for the guest house. The owners recently invested approximately $30,000 to design plans and secure county approval to add a master suite of about 500 sqft off of the kitchen (where the sun room currently is). The plans also incorporate the addition of a 1-car garage at the end of the driveway. These plans will be included in the sale of the home for the new buyer.
The expansive grounds of this property are reminiscent of the nearby Rocky Nook Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, providing a combination of drought tolerant landscaping, beautiful succulent and cacti specimens, large, functional gardens and numerous outdoor patio areas for entertaining. Enjoy your own orchard with four varieties of orange tree, tangerine, lemon, plum, peach, nectarine, plumcot, apricot, pear, apple, pomegranate, cherry, red and green grapes, blackberries and avocados. The landscaping is lined with classic Santa Barbara sandstone walls and stunning sandstone boulders and rock formations.
This incredible Santa Barbara haven is mere moments from all the amenities of Mission Canyon and Downtown. Only .3 miles to the SB Tennis Club, .4 miles to Rocky Nook Park, .6 miles to the Santa Barbara Mission, 1.5 miles to Trader Joe's and 2.5 miles to Paseo Nuevo shopping and restaurants.
This amazing property offers great possibilities for a family compound or simple enjoyment as an ultra-convenient yet peaceful haven away from Santa Barbara's hustle and bustle!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Zia Group
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01710544 Listed on: 03/01/2016
Last Buyer's Agent
Dustin Baker
Coldwell Banker Realty
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,666
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 0.42 Acre Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
- Level Lot
- Irrigation
- Fruit Trees
- Wooded Lot
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Property is in excellent condition
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Cottage
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,007 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Views of Woods
- Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Built-In Double Oven
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Reverse Osmosis System
Flooring
- Wood
- Radiant Floor
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Home Security System
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Driveway
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
Additional Homes
- Guest House
Location
- Property is near a park
- Property is near public transit
- Property near a hospital
- Property is near schools
- Property is near shops
- Property is near a bus stop
Schools
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- S.B. Jr. Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
- Sewer Stub Out
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- 15 Mission Canyon Subdivision
- Laundry Facilities
Listing and Financial Details
- Exclusions: Potted Plants
- Assessor Parcel Number 023-180-035
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 16, 2019
Closed on
Dec 4, 2019
Sold by
Crane Lisa
Bought by
Carr Howard F G Maxwell and Carr Howard Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Dustin Baker
Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Miller
Compass
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$1,880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-5.76%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,018,828
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,598,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 1, 2016
Closed on
Mar 29, 2016
Sold by
Pigg Lois Ann
Bought by
Crane Lisa
Seller's Agent
Zia Group
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
Buyer's Agent
Dustin Baker
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 29, 2015
Closed on
Mar 13, 2015
Sold by
Sjm Trust #1 and Multin Steven J
Bought by
Pigg Lois Ann and Pigg Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Chris Palme
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Zia
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-6.19%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 7, 2014
Closed on
Mar 7, 2014
Sold by
Joan Paul Llc
Bought by
Sjm Trust and Multin Steven J
Seller's Agent
Charles Swegles
Santa Barbara Brokers, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Lloyd
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,449,000
Sold Price
$1,389,175
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,825
-4.13%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.90%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2013
Sold by
Tigerhorse Llc
Bought by
Joan Paul Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 20, 2012
Closed on
Jan 29, 2013
Sold by
Jacobs Thomas and Ensberg Cassandra
Bought by
Tigerhorse Llc
Seller's Agent
Victor Plana
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gail Pearl
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,065,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-10.88%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.26%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 11, 2003
Sold by
Elliott Otho G and Elliott Christine
Bought by
Jacobs Thomas and Ensberg Cassandra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$706,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 5, 1999
Sold by
Elliott Christine
Bought by
Elliott Otho G and Elliott Christine
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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 | $1,880,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,625,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,500,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,389,500 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,065,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $882,500 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $350,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $1,750,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,598,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $120,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $621,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $640,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $652,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $706,000 | Negative Amortization |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2019 12/12/19 | Sold | $1,880,000 | -5.8% | $1,402 / Sq Ft |
| 10/14/2019 10/14/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/16/2019 09/16/19 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | +22.8% | $1,488 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2016 04/12/16 | Sold | $1,625,000 | 0.0% | $810 / Sq Ft |
| 03/03/2016 03/03/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/01/2016 03/01/16 | For Sale | $1,625,000 | +8.3% | $810 / Sq Ft |
| 03/31/2015 03/31/15 | Sold | $1,500,000 | -6.2% | $747 / Sq Ft |
| 02/24/2015 02/24/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/22/2015 01/22/15 | For Sale | $1,599,000 | +15.1% | $797 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2014 03/26/14 | Sold | $1,389,175 | -4.1% | $885 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2014 02/13/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/07/2014 02/07/14 | For Sale | $1,449,000 | +36.1% | $924 / Sq Ft |
| 02/05/2013 02/05/13 | Sold | $1,065,000 | -10.9% | $679 / Sq Ft |
| 01/07/2013 01/07/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/19/2012 09/19/12 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | -- | $762 / Sq Ft |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,666 | $1,976,213 | $1,051,178 | $925,035 |
| 2022 | $20,920 | $1,937,465 | $1,030,567 | $906,898 |
| 2021 | $20,448 | $1,899,476 | $1,010,360 | $889,116 |
| 2020 | $20,241 | $1,880,000 | $1,000,000 | $880,000 |
| 2019 | $18,557 | $1,724,463 | $1,061,208 | $663,255 |
| 2018 | $18,292 | $1,690,650 | $1,040,400 | $650,250 |
| 2017 | $17,680 | $1,657,500 | $1,020,000 | $637,500 |
| 2016 | $16,245 | $1,522,875 | $913,725 | $609,150 |
| 2015 | $15,129 | $1,416,930 | $866,983 | $549,947 |
| 2014 | -- | $1,069,835 | $803,632 | $266,203 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Dustin Baker
Seller's Agent in 2019
Dustin Baker
Sotheby's International Realty
(310) 724-7000
50 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Melissa Miller
Compass
-
Z
Seller's Agent in 2016
Zia Group
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Dusty Baker
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
-
T
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016
The Epstein Partners
Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara
-
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Seller's Agent in 2015
Chris Palme
Coldwell Banker Realty
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 16-625
APN: 023-180-035
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