NOT LISTED FOR SALE

856 Highland Dr Unit 4 Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Alta Mesa Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
630 Sq Ft
$406/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 11, 2022

Last sale price $850,000 $1,349 Per Sq Ft

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Property is near a park
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of May 2022

Location! Location! Location! This 'designer-style' condo is located on the renowned Mesa in Santa Barbara: walk or bike to ocean, shops, restaurants, and the preserve with trails! Minutes from downtown Santa Barbara, this ''Casita Pacifica'' one bedroom plus beautiful loft/office condo in private location is Amazing! An inviting balcony faces the preserve and has glimpses of the Pacific Ocean. The appointments inside this end unit condo are exquisite. The kitchen includes granite counter-tops, a unique glass-inlaid shutter, and stainless steel appliances. The living room has a soaring ceiling, plantation shutters, and opens to the view balcony. The ''zen'' loft sports hand-blown glass lighting, a built-in glass desk, a stylish skylight, and an elegant wrought iron banister.(con't) The loft has enough space for a portable full-size bed/mattress. The bathroom with a walk-in 'stone' tile shower and portable teak bench depict a relaxing spa-like atmosphere. Primary bedroom has walk in closet. Lots of storage in the semi-enclosed carport area.
Sit on the inviting South facing balcony and enjoy the ocean breezes, preserve trails, and birds galore. One-of-a-kind decor and one of the best locations in the Highlands!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra L. Stowers

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara License #01319665 Listed on: 04/25/2022

Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Callahan

Compass License #01997946

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $406 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Peek-A-Boo

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 630 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

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
  • City Lot

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • S.B. Jr. Middle School
  • S.B. Sr. High School

Additional Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 035-430-044

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, water, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$406 per month

Listing Details

  • Association Fee: 406.
  • Directions: Carrillo toward the Mesa, left on Miramonte, right on Highland Drive. Go down Highland Drive to third driveway on left and the unit is mid way down the driveway on the left (end unit).
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1973
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Plantation Shutters
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Not in-unit, Common Area
  • ResoLotFeatures: Near Public Transit
  • Reso Association Amenities: Other, Pool
  • Reso Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Water, Trash, Prop Mgmt, Comm Area Maint, Exterior Maint
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Property Condition: Good
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1973
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: McKinley
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: S.B. Jr.
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: S.B. Sr.
  • LocationTopo Hilly2: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Amenities Skylight2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Disposal3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • View Wooded3: Yes
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Wooded4: Yes
  • Roof:Tile2: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Cpt #12: Yes
  • Appliances Included Electric Range2: Yes
  • AssocPark Amenities Pool4: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Laundry Common Area2: Yes
  • View PartialFiltered2: Yes
  • CondoCO-OPPUD End Unit: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Total # Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Heating Wall: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Wooded, Partial/Filtered
  • Topography: Hilly
  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Exterior Features: Wooded

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: McKinley
  • High School: S.B. Sr.
  • Middle Or Junior School: S.B. Jr.

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 035-430-044
  • Zoning: Other

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/11/2022 05/11/22 Sold $850,000 +6.9% $1,349 / Sq Ft
04/27/2022 04/27/22 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2022 04/25/22 For Sale $795,000 +76.7% $1,262 / Sq Ft
12/30/2014 12/30/14 Sold $450,000 +0.4% $714 / Sq Ft
12/18/2014 12/18/14 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2014 12/15/14 For Sale $448,000 -- $711 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Debra L. Stowers

    Keller Williams Realty Santa Barbara

    (805) 570-8332

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

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  • Jim Callahan

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jim Callahan

    Compass

    (805) 456-9147

    2 in this area

    33 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 22-1279

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 035-430-044

California Santa Barbara County Santa Barbara 93109 Alta Mesa

856 Highland Dr Unit 4, Santa Barbara, CA

This home is located at 856 Highland Dr Unit 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 since 25 April 2022. This property was built in 1973. 856 Highland Dr Unit 4 is a home located in Santa Barbara County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and Olive Grove Charter - Santa Barbara.

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