$1,525,000
SOLD FEB 9, 2026
4 Beds
3 Baths
1,730 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$882 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Fruit Trees
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Hollister Elementary School Rated A
  • Mountain View
  • Property is near park, public transit, schools, shops, and bus stop

About This Home

As of February 2026

This lovingly cared for single-level home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plus a versatile studio addition ideal as guest quarters, a 4th bedroom, extra living space, or multi-purpose room. An attached 312 sq ft workroom (not included in main square footage) and multiple storage sheds add exceptional flexibility. Recent upgrades include fresh interior and exterior paint, smoothed ceilings, updated fencing, new front lawn w/ sprinklers, new lighting, and new carpet in the studio, creating a clean slate ready for your personal touch. Ideally located near Obern bike and walking paths with direct access to UCSB, Goleta Beach, and More Mesa Preserve. Experience Santa Barbara's natural beauty right outside your door!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Magid

Village Properties - 1 License #01964710 Listed on: 01/14/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Crawford Speier Group

Village Properties - 1 License #01440068 / 02037359

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 9,147 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Lawn
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,730 Sq Ft Home
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near an ocean
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Location

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

Schools

  • Hollister Elementary School
  • Gol Valley Middle School
  • Dos Pueblos High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • Restaurant

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 065-505-018
  • Seller Concessions Offered
  • Seller Will Consider Concessions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

9,147 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Reso Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Home/Estate
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: 220V Elect, Laundry Room
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level, Near Public Transit
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Reso Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Unit Levels: Single Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Workshop, Shed(s)
  • Reso Property Condition: Good, Average
  • Property Information Year Built2: 1965
  • Property Information Total #Units: 1
  • Property Information Apx # Acres: 0.21
  • NeighborhoodSchools Elementary School: Hollister
  • NeighborhoodSchools Junior High School: Gol Valley
  • NeighborhoodSchools High School: Dos Pueblos
  • View Mountain(s)2: Yes
  • LocationTopo Level: Yes
  • Property Information ADU: No
  • Property Information Within City Limits: No
  • Construction Single Story2: Yes
  • Roof:Composition: Yes
  • Exterior Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior:Stucco: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Gar #22: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Interior Access: Yes
  • ParkingGarage Attached: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Lawn2: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Fruit Trees2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Ocean2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Park(s)2: Yes
  • Proximity Near School(s)2: Yes
  • Rooms Family Room4: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Bedroom2: Yes
  • Rooms Ground Floor Primary: Yes
  • Dining Dining Area2: Yes
  • Laundry Laundry Room2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dishwasher3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Dryer3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Gas Range2: Yes
  • Appliances Included Microwave3: Yes
  • Appliances Included Washer3: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Hardwood2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Tile3: Yes
  • Property Information Main House SqFt: 1730.0
  • Proximity Near Shopping2: Yes
  • Proximity Restaurants: Yes
  • Dining Breakfast Area2: Yes
  • Dining Formal2: Yes
  • Amenities Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Property Information Apx Lot SqFt: 9147.0
  • Condition Good2: Yes
  • Proximity Near Bus: Yes
  • Other Buildings Work Shop2: Yes
  • FlrWdw Coverings Carpet: Yes
  • GroundsLandscaping Yard Irrigation PRT: Yes
  • Other Buildings Shed: Yes
  • Proximity Near Hospital2: Yes
  • Pets Yes: Yes
  • Foundation Raised: Yes
  • Condition Average2: Yes
  • Laundry 220V Elect2: Yes
  • Status Information Seller Concessions3: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Other Rooms:Great Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s)
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Acres: 0.21
  • Topography: Level
  • Exterior Features: Lawn, Fruit Trees, Yard Irrigation PRT
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck, Covered

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Inside Entrance, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Goleta Wtr
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Wall Furnace: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Sidewalks

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hollister
  • High School: Dos Pueblos
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gol Valley

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 065-505-018
  • Zoning: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2026
Closed on
Jan 27, 2026
Sold by
Mele Salvatore J and Mele Deborah T
Bought by
Emanuel Benjamin R and Emanuel Lindsay E
Seller's Agent
David Magid
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Crawford Speier Group
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,000
9.32%
Views
83

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-52.43%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$584,596

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Mele Deborah T
Bought by
Mele Salvatore J and Mele Deborah T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2001
Sold by
Mele Deborah T
Bought by
Mele Deborah T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 1998
Sold by
Mele Salvatore J
Bought by
Mele Deborah T
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,525,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Gift Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/09/2026 02/09/26 Sold $1,525,000 +9.3% $882 / Sq Ft
01/14/2026 01/14/26 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $806 / Sq Ft
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

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 $3,839 $319,163 $103,571 $215,592
2023 $3,839 $306,771 $99,550 $207,221
2022 $3,724 $300,757 $97,599 $203,158
2021 $3,667 $294,861 $95,686 $199,175
2020 $3,582 $291,838 $94,705 $197,133
2019 $3,523 $286,117 $92,849 $193,268
2018 $3,444 $280,508 $91,029 $189,479
2017 $3,380 $275,009 $89,245 $185,764
2016 $3,272 $269,618 $87,496 $182,122
2015 $3,240 $265,569 $86,182 $179,387
2014 $3,221 $260,368 $84,494 $175,874
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 26-130

Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service

APN: 065-505-018

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