NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 Walnut Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Hope Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,980,380 - $2,378,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,908 Sq Ft
$1,137/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 23, 2020

Last sale price $1,485,000 $778 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,801/month

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop
  • La Colina Junior High School Rated A
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2020

Beautiful light-filled cape cod ideally located down a quiet lane in prime San Roque. This
wonderful home features 4 bedrooms + 3 baths in sought-after Monte Vista School attendance and is not to be missed. Recently updated and in pristine condition with new professional landscaping this charming 2 story cottage is the perfect respite for every buyer. The open kitchen/family room replete with fireplace & breakfast area leads to a lovely private outdoor sitting area making it ideal for entertaining. Flexible floor plan offers 3 bedrooms, up and one down. The large upstairs master suite is bright and airy with walk-in closet and elegant master shower. Among the gorgeous lushly landscaped grounds sits a darling She-Shed which is a perfect spot for yoga, art, work, meditation or music...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Scarborough

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01182792 Listed on: 09/04/2020

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Janice Laney

Keller Williams Realty Montecito License #01794041

Keller Williams Realty Montecito

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,908 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Art Studio
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

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

Schools

  • Monte Vista Elementary School
  • Lacolina Middle School
  • San Marcos High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Stub Out
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 057-072-042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Cal Cottage
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Other
  • Reso Property Condition: Excellent
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1987
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Monte Vista
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: LaColina
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: San Marcos
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Condition Excellent: Yes
  • Style Cal Cottage: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Foundation:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Patio Open2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • View Setting2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Amenities Dual Pane Window2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Bath2: Yes
  • Amenities Remodeled Kitchen2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Fireplace(s) LR: Yes
  • WaterSewer Sewer Hookup: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • Construction Two Story2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Rooms Art Studio2: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 9148.0
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fenced BCK: Yes
  • Site Improvements Cable TV3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Cooling Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings VinylLinoleum2: Yes
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: LR

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Setting
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open, Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT, Fenced: BCK
  • Foundation Details: Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gar #2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Monte Vista
  • High School: San Marcos
  • Middle Or Junior School: LaColina

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 057-072-042
  • Zoning: R-1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9148.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
Holcomb Daniel Lee and Holcomb Caitlin Anderson
Bought by
Holcomb Family Trust and Holcomb
Current Estimated Value
$2,169,345

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2020
Closed on
Oct 19, 2020
Sold by
Dewell David Todd and Dewell Elizabeth S
Bought by
Holcomb Daniel Lee and Holcomb Caitlin Anderson
Seller's Agent
Jim Scarborough
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Janice Laney
Keller Williams Realty Montecito
List Price
$1,549,000
Sold Price
$1,485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-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
7.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,035,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2018
Closed on
May 14, 2018
Sold by
Barnett Steven P and Barnett Sharon M
Bought by
Dewell David Todd and Dewell Elizabeth S
Seller's Agent
Bartron Real Est Group
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Jim Scarborough
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$1,425,000
Sold Price
$1,399,337
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,663
-1.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%
Original Mortgage
$453,200
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2012
Sold by
Conried Hans and Conried Cathy
Bought by
Barnett Steven P and Barnett Sharon M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2007
Sold by
Conried Hans and Conried Cathy
Bought by
Conried Hans and Conried Cathy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2000
Sold by
Lorenzen Mark A and Lorenzen Nancy A
Bought by
Conried Hans and Conried Cathy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
8.06%
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
Holcomb Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Holcomb Daniel Lee $1,485,000 Chicago Title Company
Dewell David Todd $1,399,500 Wfg National Title Ins Co
Barnett Steven P $975,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Conried Hans -- None Available
Conried Hans -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Holcomb Daniel Lee $1,035,000
Previous Owner Dewell David Todd $453,200
Previous Owner Barnett Steven P $300,000
Previous Owner Barnett Steven P $626,250
Previous Owner Conried Hans $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $1,485,000 -4.1% $778 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2020 05/14/20 For Sale $1,549,000 +10.7% $812 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Sold $1,399,337 -1.8% $733 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/19/2018 04/19/18 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2018 04/11/18 For Sale $1,425,000 -- $747 / 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 $17,496 $1,607,410 $811,824 $795,586
2023 $17,496 $1,544,994 $780,300 $764,694
2022 $16,901 $1,514,700 $765,000 $749,700
2021 $16,311 $1,485,000 $750,000 $735,000
2020 $13,044 $1,182,676 $609,164 $573,512
2019 $12,672 $1,159,487 $597,220 $562,267
2018 $11,564 $1,055,201 $541,129 $514,072
2017 $11,286 $1,034,512 $530,519 $503,993
2016 $10,967 $1,014,228 $520,117 $494,111
2014 $10,714 $979,426 $502,270 $477,156
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

    69 Total Sales

    Jim Scarborough
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  • Janice Laney

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Janice Laney

    Keller Williams Realty Montecito

    (805) 705-6474

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Janice Laney
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  • Bartron Real Est Group

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bartron Real Est Group

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

    (805) 351-2474

    8 in this area

    225 Total Sales

    Bartron Real Est Group
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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 20-1750

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 057-072-042

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93110 Hope

853 Walnut Rd, Santa Barbara, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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