885 Cieneguitas Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Hope Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,300
Sq Ft
$730/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- End Unit
- Cottage
- Hope Elementary School Rated A
- Community Pool
- Plantation Shutters
About This Home
As of August 2025Welcome Home to easy Santa Barbara living in this light-filled and stylishly updated two-bedroom/two-bath cottage style home in Village Green. Enjoy generous room sizes and an easy-flowing floor plan that connects seamlessly to a private sky-lit atrium—accessed via sliding doors from three rooms for true indoor-outdoor living.
The work has been done! Delight in all the beautiful upgrades including luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom California Closets, in-home laundry, soothing atrium fountain, newer windows and window coverings, plus updated kitchen and baths!
You will enjoy all this and more with community pool & spa and nearby access to the popular trails at the San Marcos Foothills Preserve. Start living the Santa Barbara dream - this gem is ready to welcome you home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Village Properties - 1 License #00947199 / 01943572 Listed on: 06/18/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,599
Year Built
- Built in 1964 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- End Unit
- Property is in excellent condition
HOA Fees
- $730 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Carport Spaces
Home Design
- Cottage
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,300 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Double Pane Windows
- Plantation Shutters
- Blinds
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Tile Flooring
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Built-In Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Solar Tube
Home Security
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Hope Elementary School
- Lacolina Middle School
- S.B. Sr. High School
Utilities
- Radiant Heating System
- Water Softener is Owned
- Sewer Stub Out
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 059-280-020
- Seller Considering Concessions
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include insurance, water, trash, prop mgmt, comm area maint, exterior maint
- 52 Buildings
- 52 Units
- Village Green Community
- Greenbelt
Recreation
- Community Pool
- Community Spa
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 18, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Allen S Thomsen S and Allen Mary E
Bought by
Gleason Neysa Archer
Seller's Agent
Dianne Johnson
Village Properties - 1
Buyer's Agent
Andy Katsev
Village Properties - 1
List Price
$1,050,000
Sold Price
$1,048,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.19%
Views
43
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-35.11%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$149,871
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$866,882
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 1, 2020
Closed on
Jan 8, 2020
Sold by
Nelson Sonja Bea
Bought by
Thomsen Allen S and Thomsen Mary E
Seller's Agent
Kevin Hall
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bill Crowley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
List Price
$680,000
Sold Price
$695,650
Premium/Discount to List
$15,650
2.3%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.65%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 2012
Sold by
Nelson Sonja B
Bought by
Nelson Sonja Bea
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 1998
Sold by
Clarke Richard J and Clarke Marilyn R
Bought by
Nelson Sonja B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 20, 1995
Sold by
Clarke Richard J and Clarke Marilyn R
Bought by
Clarke Richard J and Clarke Marilyn R
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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 | $1,048,000 | First American Title | |
| Grant Deed | $696,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Stewart Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $150,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $190,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $206,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $176,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 08/12/25 | Sold | $1,048,000 | -0.2% | $806 / Sq Ft |
| 06/26/2025 06/26/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/18/2025 06/18/25 | For Sale | $1,050,000 | +50.9% | $808 / Sq Ft |
| 01/22/2020 01/22/20 | Sold | $695,650 | +2.3% | $535 / Sq Ft |
| 01/09/2020 01/09/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/01/2020 01/01/20 | For Sale | $680,000 | -- | $523 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,599 | $760,790 | $382,774 | $378,016 |
| 2023 | $8,599 | $731,249 | $367,911 | $363,338 |
| 2022 | $8,312 | $716,912 | $360,698 | $356,214 |
| 2021 | $8,031 | $702,856 | $353,626 | $349,230 |
| 2020 | $4,003 | $321,190 | $145,995 | $175,195 |
| 2019 | $3,828 | $314,893 | $143,133 | $171,760 |
| 2018 | $3,745 | $308,720 | $140,327 | $168,393 |
| 2017 | $3,598 | $302,668 | $137,576 | $165,092 |
| 2016 | $3,499 | $296,734 | $134,879 | $161,855 |
| 2015 | $3,465 | $292,277 | $132,853 | $159,424 |
| 2014 | -- | $286,553 | $130,251 | $156,302 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dianne Johnson
D
Seller's Agent in 2025
Dianne Johnson
Village Properties - 1
(805) 455-6570
5 in this area
55 Total Sales
-
Andy Katsev
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Andy Katsev
Village Properties - 1
(805) 896-2010
1 in this area
17 Total Sales
-
Kevin Hall
Seller's Agent in 2020
Kevin Hall
Compass
(805) 451-9998
5 in this area
94 Total Sales
-
B
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Bill Crowley
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Map
Source: Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number: 25-2376
APN: 059-280-020
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